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Unmanned Aircraft, See and Avoid?
The first proposal for unmanned aircraft regulations appeared in the Federal Register yesterday. A small unmanned aircraft, less than 55 lbs, could fly for commercial purposes up to 500 feet above the ground. I am in favor of adopting new technologies, and I took the time to write some constructive comments for the official docket. This…
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Detroit Airspace Redesign
This is a heads up for anyone interested in commenting on the new Detroit airspace. NPRM comments must be received by the FAA deadline next Monday, October 15. I was able to get a sneak peek of the proposal back in March, so I’m already psyched up to start flying in a much larger and…
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First Officer Epoch Next August
Pilot employment qualifications are changing. For the potential first officer at a regional or major airline, this change will be huge. Currently, the requirements for acting as a first officer or second in command (SIC) of an airliner are simple. All it takes is a commercial pilot license. The captain is required to have an…