The May/June 2022 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the variety of tools and technology aviators can use to avoid and/or safely mitigate weather risks.
Feature articles cover some of the FAA’s latest weather research work and programs, including more effective ways to steer clear of turbulence and interpret weather products and resources. We also explore some tips to improve your preflight self-briefings.
Feature Articles
Leveraging Leidos - Making the Most of Your Online Flight Service Weather Briefing
Surfing the Digital Atmosphere - What’s Cool, Fun, and Free for Pilots to Learn Aviation Weather
Dislike Turbulent Flights? - This FAA Group Works to Make Your Ride Smoother
Make Your Weather Briefing as Easy as 1, 2, 3 - Developing Smarter and Safer Self-Briefing Habits
How to Maximize the Benefits of Your ADS-B - What Every GA Pilot Needs to Know
Departments
David Boulter – Joining the Crew - Jumpseat: an executive policy perspective
Pulling Gs - Aeromedical Advisory: a checkup on all things aeromedical
Allergies and Allergy Medication - Condition Inspection: a look at specific medical conditions
The Scoop on Self-Briefings - Checklist: FAA resources and safety reminders
Fog Forecasting With Drones - Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
Aircraft Corrosion — Just A Nuisance, Or A Major Problem? - Nuts, Bolts, and Electrons: GA maintenance issues
5 Tips to Improve Your Weather Know-How - Angle of Attack: GA safety strategies
FAA Weather Camera System for Helicopter Medevac Operators - Vertically Speaking: safety issues for rotorcraft pilots
Thinking Still Required! - Postflight: an editor’s perspective
Frances Prott, FAA Flight Service's Safety and Operations Policy Group - Faces: FAA employee profile
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