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10/19/2025    NTSB Report: Carb Ice Cited in Colorado Tecnam Crash - From AVweb - "NTSB says failure to apply carb heat led to partial power loss, highway landing. - Last week the NTSB released its final report on a June 16, 2024 off-airport accident in Larkspur, Colorado. Both pilots were seriously injured and the Tecnam P2006T they were flying sustained substantial damage. - The main culprit? Carb ice. - During the flight, the pilots conducted one-engine-inoperative procedures with the left engine shut down. After two tries to restart the engine afterwards, the pilots got the engine going again and started their return journey back towards Centennial Airport (APA) in Englewood. - As they began descending near the airport, the MEI and CSEL pilots noticed they needed an increased amount of right rudder pressure in order to maintain control of the aircraft. While dealing with the battle to stay coordinated, the pair discovered drops in both left engine rpm and temperature. - Emergency Landing - As the left engine continued losing power, the instructor diverted toward Perry Park Airport (CO93), about four nautical miles away. After securing the left engine and..."  Understanding Carb Ice IS important!  Finish reading Here.

Wiseman pilots the Citation over southern Nevada during an Oct. 15 demo flight [Credit: Ryan Ewing]

10/19/2025    From Cabin to Cockpit: Starlink Takes Hold in Business Aviation - From FLYING - "Pilots and operators say the system is reshaping cockpit communication, maintenance support, and real-time decision-making. - Pilots and operators say the system is reshaping cockpit communication, maintenance support, and real-time decision-making. - On the sidelines of NBAA-BACE 2025 in Las Vegas, business aviation operators demonstrated how Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system is rapidly gaining traction beyond the passenger cabin — with direct benefits for flight crews and operations teams. - During a demonstration flight aboard a Starlink-equipped Citation Sovereign, Ken Wiseman, director of aviation for Bryan Electric, described the system as a “game changer” for cockpit and operational communications.

“You can get access to all kinds of resources now, just like if you were on the ground, even better because it’s so much faster,” Wiseman said during an interview with FLYING. “If I have a problem with the airplane … I could get people on the phone immediately. I can text people. I can email. I can go online to some really serious resources about the jet or maybe the engines or avionics, whatever, and you pull it up quickly.” - "Wiseman said the high-speed connection has enhanced in-flight crew resource management, enabling pilots to pull up digital resources, maintenance databases, and training references in real time." -Get the rest of the story Here,

09/28/2025   FAA to Update Airline Evacuation Procedures Recommendations - From AVweb - "Agency urges evacuation procedures to include clearer briefings to stop passengers from carrying bags during emergencies. - The Federal Aviation Administration is directing airlines to re-examine evacuation procedures after several recent incidents in which passengers exited aircraft with carry-on luggage, NBC News reported Friday. The FAA said the updated recommendations cover crew training, passenger announcements and commands during emergency situations."  Continue Here

09/28/2025   2 Candidates Emerge to Lead Massive ATC Overhaul - From FLYING - "Many of the FAA’s usual partners did not bid for the project. - Just two companies are vying for the massive job of upgrading the nation’s aging air traffic control (ATC) system, according to a Reuters report. - FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford confirmed to the news outlet that only two companies are in the running for the role of “prime integrator,” which will manage the multibillion-dollar project and parcel out work to numerous technology, construction, and logistics subcontractors."  Finish Reading Here

09/28/2025  Fueling Speculation: Sumping for Safety Still Critical to Preflight Checklist - From FLYING - "Instructor recounts a flight where an emergency landing revealed the critical importance of meticulous preflight checks. - After more than an hour of flight and several landings, during our fourth takeoff the flight instructor candidate was at the controls, and just 50 feet above the runway, the engine started to sputter."   A valuable lesson; read more Here.

09/27/2025   Part 108’s Implications for Drone and GA Safety - From AVweb - "Part 108 proposals raise questions on right-of-way, portable EC devices, and pilot responsibilities'- YOUR COMMENT INVITED - OPEB UNTIL OCT. 6 -

Announced this summer under a joint FAA and TSA proposal, Part 108 could reshape low-altitude airspace by opening the door for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The rule, now in the public comment stage, marks a major departure from Part 107 and introduces questions for both the unmanned and manned communities on how aircraft will safely share skies below 400 feet.

At the core of the discussion for manned pilots: who has right-of-way, how will drones and crewed aircraft avoid each other, and can portable electronic conspicuity devices offer a bridge for aircraft without ADS-B Out."  Continue Here.

09/26/2025   Episode 34: Aithre at SUNnFUN 2024 - From Wings "Plane Talk" Podcast - "Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer which can impact a pilot’s or flight crew’s cognitive skills and if left unchanged during flight could lead to a loss of consciousness. Jim Ruttler of Aithre, a CO alerting technology evangelist, discusses their technology" » Listen Now

09/21/2025  New APIS Rules for Bizav Start in Mexico | Aviation International News - From AOPA - "If you have ever felt an uncomfortable, involuntary tightening inside while speaking with air traffic controllers, perhaps asking them to “please say again” for the second or third time, you are not alone. Other pilots including seasoned professionals, as well as veteran controllers, occasionally have similar difficulty making sense of radio transmissions that might be plagued by signal interference, cabin noise, and terminology that is not always familiar." Learn More Here.

09/21/2025   When Flight Crews Have to Say ‘No’ to Principal Passengers - From Business Aviation Insider - "Despite the boss making it very clear that earning new business was critical to the pilot’s advancement in the company, the pilot didn’t cave to the pressure to give in, and the meeting was rescheduled. But the incident caused a rift between the business owner and the pilot that never quite healed."  The ways "no" can be expressed Here.

09/21/2025    ‘Perception Is Reality’ – Why It’s Important to Show Your Dedication to Aviation Safety - From Business Aviation Insider - "Experts explain the benefits of demonstrating safety accomplishments to company leaders, passengers and the public – especially now, after several recent accidents, incidents and near misses across the industry. - “Our industry must not only be safe, it must also be perceived as safe.” That credo, frequently cited by NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, has gained added significance in the wake of several high-profile aviation accidents in 2025, some involving business aircraft and many of which have also received extensive media coverage and public scrutiny. - At a moment when safety is not only of paramount importance to aviation stakeholders but also a concern throughout the general public, flight operations must be able to effectively demonstrate their commitment to safe operations to company leaders, passengers and others."  An article dedicated to the promotion of safety. Read it Here.

09/21/2025   For all of you Airline Pilots out there:  A New SAFO - SAFO 25003, Addressing Risk Associated with Passenger Non-Compliance and Retention of Carry-On Baggage and Personal Items During Emergency Evacuations. - This SAFO serves to emphasize the operational and safety-critical importance of strict passenger compliance with crewmember instructions during emergency evacuations. Specifically, it addresses the adverse effects of passengers attempting to evacuate with carry-on items, which can significantly impede evacuation procedures and increase the potential for injury or fatality. - The SAFO can be viewed by downloading the attached .pdf files or by clicking on the following link, https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/all_safos   SAFO25003.pdf

09/20/2025   Explore The Wide World of GA Flying in the FAA Safety Briefing Magazine - The September/October 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine explores the tremendous variety of general aviation and focuses on the new perspectives and skills you'll need to consider when moving on to a different type of flying.

Feature Articles

Can a Balloon Stall?
Balloon Aerodynamics and the Importance of Transient Aerodynamic Lift

Seaplanes and Safety
Risk Management Essentials for Amphibious Aircraft 

Parachute Safety Unpacked
Reducing Risk from Freefall

Tackling Transition Training
The Importance of Familiarizing Yourself with Unfamiliar Aircraft 

Harvesting Safety in the Skies
Navigating Risks in Agricultural Aviation

Philanthropic Flying
Giving Back with General Aviation

Departments

Jumpseat: an executive policy perspective
The Wide World of GA Flying

Aeromedical Advisory: a checkup on all things aeromedical
Updates to Congressional Directives

Checklist: FAA resources and safety reminders
Handbooks Help You Choose Your Next Adventure

Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
Three Airspace Mistakes Drone Pilots Make

Nuts, Bolts, and Electrons: GA maintenance issues
The 411 on Form 337

Vertically Speaking: safety issues for rotorcraft pilots
A Smooth and Safe Transition 

On Final: an editor’s perspective
A Little Bit of Everything

Faces: FAA employee profile
Charles Grabill, FAA's Authorized and Certificated Operations Section