FAAST Blast — Week of July 22-28, 2024
Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update
Headed to AirVenture? Read the Notice
Headed to EAA AirVenture 2024? Then be sure to get familiar with Oshkosh 2024 Notice (formerly known as the AirVenture NOTAM), which outlines procedures for aircraft flying into Oshkosh for the event, as well as aircraft that land at nearby airports.
The ATC-assignable transition points approaching Oshkosh from the west that will ease holding and congestion will again be in effect this year. These points are at Endeavor Bridge, Puckaway Lake, and Green Lake. They will be announced on the arrival ATIS when ATC activates them at times of highest traffic flows. Some changes to the 2024 Notice include:
- A new FISK holding procedure
- No FISK arrivals before 8 a.m. CDT on Thursday, July 25
To ensure safe operations on arrival and departure, go to bit.ly/OSHnotice to download the Notice.
FAA Safety Center Forums at AirVenture
There’s more to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh than just seeing unique and cutting-edge aircraft. Be sure to complete your experience by interacting with the FAA and attending forums at the FAA Safety Center. Some of the can’t miss presentations include:
- Tuesday, July 23 — How to Obtain a Compliant Weather Briefing
- Wednesday, July 24 — Checkride Failure Trends: Interactive Discussion
- Thursday, July 25 — Letters from FAA Legal: What to Expect
- Friday, July 26 — Aeromedical Updates
- Saturday, July 27 — The Most Common Cause of Fatal Accidents
FAA Forums open daily at 0830 unless otherwise noted. Checkout bit.ly/FAA_Forums to view the full schedule.
Words of Wisdom from Flight Instructors
Becoming a flight instructor can be a rewarding and exciting career. You get the opportunity to guide aspiring pilots through their training journey and hone your own flying skills by developing a deeper understanding of basic concepts and staying up to date with the latest developments in the aviation industry. Read what a few flight instructors had to share from their experiences teaching in “Inflight Insights” at medium.com/faa/inflight-insights-e358f87ed026 in the July/August 2024 issue of FAA Safety Briefing. See the entire Aviation Educatiors issue at www.faa.gov/safety_briefing.
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