Course Review
This presentation provided an introduction to the JulAug 2022 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine. The JulAug 2022 issue focused on the FAA’s role at air shows and aviation events. Feature articles took you behind the scenes to meet some of the many safety professionals from different areas of the FAA whose hard work helps keep air shows both entertaining and extremely safe. We also explored several ways you can sharpen your skills when attending an air show/event and provide some important arrival and departure safety tips.
Feature articles included:
- Getting There Safely is Just Part of the Fun! -- Pilot Safety Checklist to Fly In/Out of an Air Show with Success
- There’s No Business Like Air Show Business -- A Behind-the-Curtain Look at Air Show Safety
- Thinking Outside and Inside the Box -- How Coordination and Teamwork are Critical to Air Show Flow
- Sharpen Your Skills -- Don’t Fly Past the Educational Benefits of Air Shows
- Up Close with the Gentle Giants -- What It Takes to Launch a Safe Balloon Event
- National GA Award Winners -- Top 2022 General Aviation Professionals Recognized
Regular departments included:
- Jumpseat noted that people are the most important element in air show participation.
- Condition Inspection covered FAA medical certification for hypertension.
- Aeromedical Advisory discussed educational and consultation opportunities at AirVenture.
- Angle of Attack offered collision avoidance techniques for air shows and fly-ins.
- Checklist discussed tips for air show/fly-in safety.
- Vertically Speaking described the “dirty dozen” accident causes for rotorcraft.
- Nuts, Bolts, and Electrons provided tips for on-site repair and maintenance.
- Drone Debrief discussed drone use at air shows and other special events.
- Postflight offered
- FAA Faces introduced