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Notice Date: Friday, January 31, 2020
Notice Number: NOTC9965
FAAST Blast — From the Flight Deck Video Series, Revised ADS-B AC, The Wing’s the Thing
This notice expired on
Monday, March 2, 2020

FAAST Blast — Week of Jan 27, 2020 – Feb 02, 2020
Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update
 

New FAA Video Series Aims to Reduce Runway Incursions
To help reduce the occurrence of wrong surface incidents, runway incursions, and other high-risk events at U.S. airports, the FAA has developed the “From the Flight Deck” YouTube video series that is targeted to GA audiences.

Each 4-5 minute video will focus on approach, landing, and taxi scenarios at selected U.S. airports. The videos will feature high definition footage along with professional graphics, animations, runway diagrams, and narration to help identify and illustrate airfield hazards and hotspots. All “From the Flight Deck” videos are available at www.faa.gov/go/FromTheFlightDeck. The first season of 10 airport videos is now available with more on the way.

Revised AC Provides Important Details for ADS-B Operations

On December 30, 2019, the FAA published its latest revision to Advisory Circular (AC) 90-114 (Revision B), Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Operations which provides comprehensive guidance on ADS-B operations in the National Airspace System (NAS) in accordance with ADS-B regulations (14 CFR sections 91.225 and 91.227). Of note in this revision is the clarification of certain operational policies like aircraft that are exempt from 91.225 (Section 3.2), ADS-B Out operations during formation flying activities (Section 4.3.1) and during aerobatic flight (Section 4.3.2.6.2), and inoperative ADS-B procedures (Section 4.3.4.2).

The AC also provides a helpful overview of the ADS-B system architecture, the various forms of available equipment, broadcast services available to ADS-B users, and operational considerations with regard to equipment performance requirements and airspace restrictions. To access AC 90-114B, go to https://go.usa.gov/xd375.

The Wing’s the Thing
Admit it — there are things you don’t know, but should know, about aircraft wings. For example, do you know the pros and cons of different wing types and how their shape or design determines your aircraft’s lift and drag characteristics? To learn more about the many design, performance, and structural variations you’ll likely see and how they affect your flying, read “The Wing’s the Thing: How Wing Design Affects Your Ride, and How to Preflight for Safety” in the Jan/Feb 2020 issue of FAA Safety Briefing at https://adobe.ly/2Fs1bTY. Check out the entire Jan/Feb 2020 issue at www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing.

 

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