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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a request by Amazon for exemptions from certain regulations so that it can use drones to deliver packages. The FAA published information…
Flight Simulation Training Devices Responding to questions from AeroSafety World during editorial research and to the article “Brave New World” ( ASW, 7–8/16, p. 29) about flight simulation training devices,…
First, it has taken much too long for the International Civil Aviation Organization to accept that air shipment of lithium ion batteries is a very risky practice, both to those…
During the past few years, certain airlines have incurred substantial expense in using various techniques, especially videos, to improve the quality of cabin and flight safety announcements. In each case,…
I would like to commend AeroSafety World for publishing an article (ASW, 11/14) related to the use of holdover time (HOT) guidelines. This article will undoubtedly reach individuals and organizations…
The article (ASW, 12/12–1/13) on the U.S. rules calling for increased experience for pilots seeking commercial airline positions included comments from Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, which I take some exception to.…
Runway Friction Measurement Standards Mark Lacagnina’s article “Skidding Off a Cliff” (ASW, 6/12, p. 20) summarizes findings about a number of factors causing a runway overrun with a tragic outcome,…
(Re)drawing the Line ILS signal interference (ASW, 7/12, p. 20) is a serious problem that has existed for decades. To fix this, the FAA needs to draw the lines at…
