FAAST Blast — Week of Sep 5, 2016 – Sep 9, 2016
Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update
FAA Launches New Drone Rules
On August 29, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new comprehensive regulations went into effect for routine, non-recreational use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – more popularly known as “drones.” The provisions of the new rule – formally known as part 107 – are designed to minimize risks to other aircraft, and people and property on the ground. A summary is available here. (PDF)
Testing centers nationwide can now administer the Aeronautical Knowledge Test required under part 107. After you pass the test, you must complete an FAA Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application at: https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx to receive your remote pilot certificate.
The new regulations don’t apply to model aircraft operations, as defined in Section 336 of Public Law 112-95 (now codified in part 101), as long as the model aircraft operates only for hobby or recreational purposes.
For more information: http://www.faa.gov/uas/
Aviation Weather Advisory Circular Updated for the Modern World
On August 23, 2016, the FAA released its updated Advisory Circular (AC) 00-6B Aviation Weather. This AC has been in effect for several years, but recent updates on how pilots get weather information necessitated a significant change. The updated AC now includes real world examples of weather services, graphics, and text products that airmen currently use to monitor atmospheric conditions, and provides basic weather information that all airmen must know.
You can view the AC at: http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1029851
Pathways to Pilothood
In the September/October issue of FAA Safety Briefing we explore Avenues to Aviation. First and foremost, we examine Pathways to Pilothood, where author Michael Gaffney explains how to get your fly career started. The article discusses the differences between parts 61 and 141, and what that means to your selection process. It also discusses what you should look for in an instructor and a flight school to ensure your success. The September/October issue is available at: http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/.
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