Instrument Departure Procedures -– Paragraphs 5-2-8. The revisions start on page 5-2-9 and these are important. They include the AIM version of the new Climb Via procedures plus some much needed clarification of what’s going on when ATC vectors us off of a published DP/SID. Based on reviews of...

So be on the lookout. Canned oxygen comes in a variety of brands and sizes, ranging from four to 22 ounces and can easily be slipped in a carry-on bag. Although the HMR contain exceptions allowing airline passengers and crew to carry a limited amount of hazardous materials that are...

Get ahead of the process and make sure that all of your aircraft have the latest and greatest PED authorization. For further information, refer to InFo13010 and InFo13010SUP.

You may have asked yourself, “Why the FAA has established ADS-B technology?” and “Why is it important to me as a pilot?” Here are Advanced Aircrew Academy’s Top Nine reasons why ADS-B is important to flightcrews: 1. ADS-B is an environmentally friendly technology that enhances safety and efficiency while benefiting...

As an auditor, your humble blog writer here can easily imagine the many practical reasons that operators might cite in explaining why they were not quite meeting the Standard for SMS training – demand (Just too busy!), changes in the organization (Fred retired and it fell through the cracks), and...

For our online training module on Wake Turbulence at Advanced Aircrew Academy, we have added additional training pages as well as updated about half of the existing training pages with new information from this AC. This highlights our nimble capability to keep training updated and relevant for flight crews. Within...

Notice that we reported above that ADS B-Out is the part mandated by 2020. That’s because that is the core technological piece that replaces radar in the NextGen. How the “In” component will evolve for airplane operators remains to be seen, as in will it trump other currently available sources...

Summary of the Summary: When issued a “Climb Via” or “Descend Via” clearance, comply with all published procedure restrictions unless specifically told otherwise by ATC. You can access InFO 12014 directly at this web address: http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/USAFAA/2014/01/29/file_attachments/266243/InFO12014.pdf There is also an FAA training video available at: http://www.faa.gov/tv/?mediaId=507 There you have it....

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) acceptance award, Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), recognizes small employers (those with fewer than 250 employees) who operate an admirable safety and health management system. Recognition by OSHA with a SHARP award is an achievement of status that can distinguish you...

As of December 31, 2013, any aircraft arriving or departing Mexico (including U.S. Part 135 and 91 operators) is required to transmit an Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) manifest to the National Immigration Institute (INM) of Mexico. Mexico decided to add the requirement primarily to assist in their security efforts...

Tis the season for aircrews to make a seasonal adjustment to their operational mindset. This change is forced by the onset of frigid air masses pushing named winter storms across the continent. As aircrews are reminded to pack their heavy coat, gloves, and hat for comfort, they are also reminded...

Do you still have a suggestion box hanging in the hallway or break room in your office? While suggestion boxes provided an anonymous way to provide feedback to your organization, they were rarely used effectively. All too often, the boxes would go unchecked, sending a clear message that the feedback...

The December 1 deadline to train employees on the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Chemical Classification (GHS) into the existing Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) has come and gone. In this New Hazard Communication Standard, employers were mandated to train (the right to know and understand) their workers on...

  My AME said the easiest thing to do was issue me a new medical. He’s awesome and was able to call OKC with my data and get a Special Issuance within a day. The FAA is a lot more accepting of sleep apnea as long as it’s treated. It’s...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its annual Occupational Injuries and Illnesses report, which estimates that three million workers were injured on the job in 2012. Following this announcement, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued, on November 19, 2013, a proposed rule to improve workplace safety and...

It’s been many years since I closed a bar and heard the “last call for alcohol” yell across the room. These days, I hear a similar chant from the beer vendor before the last out of the 7th inning. Well, here is Advanced Aircrew Academy’s last call for OSHA training...

In our courses and conversations, we’ve been observing that LORAN is gone, NDBs are headed out the door, and VORs are next. A presentation at the most recent Aeronautical Charting Forum described the VOR shutdown program in more detail. The name of the formal plan to reduce the number of operational...

New Alphabet Soup: NextGen’s ADS-B Surveillance Technology Language is depicted through a standard set of letters or graphemes/symbols called an alphabet. Soup is primarily a liquid food that is made by combining ingredients. The alphabet of NextGen’s new soup spells ADS-B. Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) is a new...

GHS Workplace Label Requirements Deadline The deadline for employers to train employees on the concepts of the Globally Harmonized Standard of Chemical classification is December 1, 2013. This training requirement applies to all employees that use, handle, or store hazardous chemicals. Chemicals that may seem benign to us, such as...

In October 2012, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 12007 on Categorization (RECAT) of Wake Turbulence Separation Categories at Memphis International Airport (MEM). The RECAT was based on research by the FAA, Eurocontrol, scientific experts in wake, and experts in safety and risk analysis. Fast...

Have you ever wondered what the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) training requirements actually are? Figuring out what training is required according to the IS-BAO is not simple or straightforward. The Standards are lengthy and complex, largely due to the range of operations that they cover. Veterans of...

New GHS Standard Compliance Deadline Less Than One Month Away Less than one month remains for employers to train employees on the Globally Harmonized System of Chemical Classification (GHS). The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandated the training of thousands of flight department employees by December 1, 2013 to...

File Accurately: We pilots, by nature being both practical critters and not looking for extra work, are sometimes shooting ourselves in the foot in three ways – by filing for departure times ahead of what we really expect; by defaulting to filing ‘GPS Direct’ routings, and in some cases, by not...

Additionally, 50 NM longitudinal separation minimum will be applied for appropriately authorized and equipped RNP-10 certified aircraft. New York ARTCC will continue to accommodate aircraft that are not eligible for 30 NM lateral / 30 NM longitudinal separation minima throughout the CTA. Lateral, longitudinal, and vertical separation minima for these...

Holdover times and Regression information When you go to the Aircraft Ground Deicing page on the FAA web site to retrieve Holdover Time Tables this year you will see another document is available: 2013-2014 Regression Information. This is the first year the FAA has published this document, although a similar...