Flight Safety

AVweb’s Flight Safety section offers in-depth coverage of aviation safety topics, including accident analyses, risk management strategies, regulatory updates, and pilot training insights. Designed for pilots, instructors, and aviation professionals, this section provides timely information to enhance situational awareness and promote best practices in flight operations.

NORAD Urges Pilots to Check TFRs Ahead of ‘Freedom 250’ Events

NORAD is warning pilots to carefully check NOTAMs to avoid airspace violations.

FAA Proposes New Rules For Civil Supersonic Flight

The agency has launched rulemaking aimed at allowing next-generation supersonic aircraft to operate over land under new noise standards.

FAA Says Employee Misconduct Behind Alaska Flight Service Closures

Seven Alaska facilities remain closed as Flight Service operations are temporarily consolidated in Fairbanks and Kenai.

Pueblo Removes Proposed 100-Hour CFI Cap

City says revised minimum standards draft will go to council July 13.

Light Sport Aircraft Hits Beijing Skyscraper

Authorities have not yet released details on injuries or the cause of the accident.

Aviation Groups Oppose GI Bill Flight Training Cap

The groups argue that proposed limits on GI Bill flight training benefits would restrict veterans’ access to aviation careers.

Autonomous Aircraft Tune In To CTAF

Georgia Tech researchers are teaching autonomous aircraft to interpret CTAF radio calls at non-towered airports.

More Than 300 Drones Seized Near World Cup Venues

Authorities have warned pilots that violations of temporary flight restrictions can result in hefty fines, criminal charges, and aircraft confiscation.

Three Fatally Injured In Maryland PA-28 Accident

The aircraft impacted wooded terrain near a Bowie neighborhood during an apparent training flight.

NTSB: GPS Jamming Active Before C90 Accident

Four people were killed when the Beech C90 impacted terrain northeast of Sierra Blanca Regional Airport.

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