MOSAIC has brought general aviation a remarkable gift: Fewer limitations, enhanced privileges, and a far wider selection of aircraft for pilots to choose from. But many in the GA community don’t understand the new rule and how it applies to them.
FAA
Is Your Airplane’s Seat Belt Up to Standards?
The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin following reports of restraint system failures in general aviation accidents, leading to serious injury and death.
Changeover to New NOTAM System Planned for April 18
The transition will take place between midnight and 4 a.m. EDT. During that time, NOTAMs active prior to the maintenance window will be available via all normal distribution channels. The FAA recommends using FNS NOTAM search to ensure pilots receive the most timely and accurate information.
A Single Specification
Forget ASTM or the STC process: Maybe it’s time to look at a specification for unleaded avgas in a whole new way.
Why does it take so long?
The FAA’s massive 471-page Part 141 modernization report is here. Use Skyfarer’s interactive hub to make understanding and commenting on the report easier.
What’s Behind the Controller Shortage?
A data analysis of 94,000 NTSB accident records and NASA reports reveals a controller workforce in crisis.
Looking for Loopholes? Your Engine Doesn’t Care About the Regs
Too often we might be inclined to find the exact term that’s missing. Some of us might interpret that to mean there is no rule that requires us to do the smart thing, the logical thing, the thing any sentient being with the will to survive knows is necessary. But we found a loophole: We don’t have to because the rule doesn’t say so. This is what is known in scientific and technological circles as dumb.
Deep Pockets
A number of issues remain affecting general aviation’s transition to unleaded avgas. Perhaps the most important is the three companies working on the solution lack “deep pockets” in a very litigious society.
50 Hours or Three Years
Should aircraft inspections move to a “50 hours or three years” schedule? Explore the potential benefits, economic impacts, and FAA hurdles of this proposed maintenance shift.