FAAST Blast — Week of April 1 - 7, 2024
Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update
SUN ‘n FUN Arrival Procedures
If you’re planning to fly-in for the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo on Apr. 9-13, 2024, be sure to review the 2024 NOTAM and Flying-In information at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/domesticnotices/dom24003_sp.html and watch the VFR arrival procedures video at https://youtu.be/Hb9WYZsMG40.
During the Expo, the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) will be presenting numerous safety seminars daily covering topics like preflight briefing breakdowns, navigating during a GPS outage, and an update on the aeromedical certification process — just to name a few. Check out the entire FAASTeam forum schedule at http://bit.ly/FAA_Forums or at https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=125898 to start planning your itinerary.
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse, known as the “Great North American Eclipse,” will transit a narrow path of totality from southwest to northeast across 13 U.S. states. The eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The total solar eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean and will impact the United States from approximately 1830-1940 UTC.
Aircraft should be prepared for potential airborne holding, reroutes, and/or Expect Departure Clearance Times (EDCTs) that may be issued for all domestic IFR arrivals and departures. There may be a higher traffic volume than normal anticipated at airports along the path of the eclipse and parking may be limited – particularly at the smaller, uncontrolled airports. Be sure to review the Special Air Traffic Procedures at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/domesticnotices/dom24008_gen.html for the possible impacts to air traffic and airports along the eclipse path from April 7, 2024, 1000 UTC through April 10, 2024, 0400 UTC.
Building Confidence with the Conditions
How comfortable are you with the weather and making a go/no-go decision based on what you see? Chances are there’s room to expand your grasp on weather and develop or improve upon your interpretation skills. If you’re interested in learning how to unleash your inner weather briefer, check out “Building Confidence with the Conditions” at https://medium.com/faa/building-confidence-with-the-conditions-d079a311e080 in the Mar/Apr 2024 issue of the FAA Safety Briefing. See the entire weather-themed issue at www.faa.gov/safety_briefing.
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