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FAASafetyBrief

  1. ADDS is adding more turbulence avoidance tools for pilots. Details on p. 15. 1.usa.gov/FAA_ASB about 16 hours ago via web
  2. On this day in 1910, Orville Wright took his dad for a plane ride. Why not consider a similar treat for dad on Father’s Day next month? about 17 hours ago via web
  3. Happy birthday Charles Taylor! It's also AMT day - a day to recognize the contributions of AMTs worldwide! 1.usa.gov/FAA_ASB 6:29 AM May 24th via web
  4. We've already seen our first named storms of the year. Get up to speed on page 8 1.usa.gov/IHfCA6 . 12:21 PM May 23rd via web
  5. Oops - missed 2 big milestones yesterday: the 80th and 85th anniversary of Earhart’s and Lindbergh’s trans-Atlantic flights respectively. 8:49 AM May 22nd via web
  6. Are you among the few who do weather code? You’ve got company on p. 32. 1.usa.gov/FAA_ASB 8:35 AM May 22nd via web
  7. On May 20 1927, Lindbergh launched from Long Island to Le Bourget: lots of extreme wx in 33 hours and 3,500 miles. 1.usa.gov/FAA_ASB 9:16 AM May 20th via web
  8. Where’s the nation’s busiest ice factory? Check out the “Fearsomely Foul” expose on p. 22. 1.usa.gov/FAA_ASB 10:04 AM May 19th via web
  9. The deadly cocktail of density altitude will give you more than a hangover. Avoidance tips on p. 19. 1.usa.gov/FAA_ASB 9:20 AM May 18th via web
  10. Acquire the zen of safe mountain flying. Details on p. 17. 1.usa.gov/FAA_ASB 12:59 PM May 17th via web
  11. RT @FAANews Take the stress out of flying with kids. Keep them safe with the tips on our site. 1.usa.gov/FAA_kids 3:29 AM May 17th via web
  12. Today in 1929, the classic WWI flying movie Wings wins best picture, but check out the star-power of today’s WINGS at faasafety.gov. 1:29 PM May 16th via web
  13. Kitty Hawk owes its place in history to a weatherman. Get the scoop on p. 4. 1.usa.gov/FAA_ASB 7:53 AM May 15th via web
  14. Weather KARMA means Know, Analyze, Respect, Make, Act. See p. 1 1.usa.gov/FAA_ASB 4:04 PM May 14th via web
  15. Is your mom an aviator? Then say Happy Mother’s Day than with a free online subscription to FAA Safety Briefing! 1.usa.gov/FAA_ASB 12:46 PM May 13th via web