Tag: FAA

by Dr. Susan Northrup, FAA Federal Air Surgeon On January 1, the FAA changed color vision testing for pilot medical certificates. This primarily impacts first-time applicants for an FAA medical ...

Air Tractor recently published a new version of the AT-802 / AT-802A Owner’s Manual on February 24, 2025. The updated manual, dated December 12, 2024, introduces changes in inspection requirements ...

The FAA has updated their Part 137 uncrewed aerial application systems (UAAS) webpage with a highlighted header which reads:  “The FAA has become aware of exemption holders conducting commercial agricultural ...

NAAA has worked to secure permission from the FAA to use frequency 122.925 for radio communications between agricultural aircraft. This frequency is currently assigned to forestry management and fire suppression, ...

via FAA The FAA has updated its protocol regarding mental health diagnoses for pilots, streamlining the review process for certain conditions. Now, pilots with a history of up to two ...

A new Airworthiness Directive (AD) is under consideration by the FAA, targeting all Robinson Model R44 and R44 II helicopters. This proposed AD stems from documented instances of fractured clutch ...

by Jim Tise, as seen in March/April FAA Safety Briefing The FAA is reaching out to communities small and large across the United States to train their EMTs, firefighters, and ...

via FAA.gov   Section 556 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act required the FAA to initiate rulemaking to extend the duration of Aircraft Registration Certificates for all noncommercial ...

Promising research suggests UV lights mounted on helicopters and planes drive birds away from aircraft…and danger.   By Jim Tise, FAA The FAA is researching new and potentially game-changing technology ...

The spring months bring welcome warmth but also an unwanted stowaway — seasonal allergies. In terms of fitness for flight, allergies usually fall into the category of a condition that ...