Originally planned to roll out Dec. 5, 5G from AT&T and Verizon has been put on hold for about a month while the wireless companies assess potential impact on aviation safety.
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Pilots warned about 5G
The FAA has released a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) that warns pilots of the risk of “potential adverse effects” on radio altimeters once 5G wireless broadband networks are deployed starting Dec. 5, 2021.
FAA renews efforts to update private airport database
In this second round of efforts, the FAA is reaching out to private use airports for which they have not gotten updated information for more than 10 years. The agency has set a deadline of Jan. 20, 2022, to collect the information.
New rule would require medicals for commercial hot air balloon pilots
The new rule would require commercial hot air balloon pilots to hold a second-class medical certificate.
2022 test prep materials ready to ship
ASA Test Prep materials prepare pilots and mechanics for the FAA Knowledge Exams by providing questions supported with explanations for correct and incorrect answers, FAA references for further study, and airman test report codes for remedial study.
The control tower of the future
The FAA has more than 100 aging control towers at regional and municipal airports across the United States that will eventually need to be replaced.
FAA weather camera launched at Michigan airport
Metro Aviation becomes the first non-government entity to participate in the FAA’s Weather Camera Program.
Tips to speed up the medical process
In the inaugural episode of the Pilot Minute on the FAA’s YouTube channel, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, MD, MPH provides some tips you can use to streamline the medical certification process.
Questions from the Cockpit: The numbers game
How do N-Numbers get assigned? Why are they so wildly different? Who has N-1? And what about other countries? These questions — and more — are answered by our Questions From the Cockpit columnist William E. Dubois.