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CFI NEWS
MOUNTAIN PASS ELEVATIONS BEING ADDED TO ALASKA CHARTS
The elevations of about 50 mountain passes have been added to Alaska visual navigation
charts as a working group led by AOPA moves forward on a project to enhance information
critical to the safety of flight through mountainous regions. Read more.
FAA TACKLES ALASKA AIR SAFETY
The FAA will start implementing five safety initiatives next year aimed at curbing
the high accident rate in Alaska aviation. The agency launched its Alaska Safety Initiative
a year ago and held meetings with stakeholders and government groups to come up with
a game plan. Among the recommendations are adding AWOS to airports that don't have
it, expansion of ADS-B to areas not served, improving charting, developing an Alaskaspecific
airspace navigation strategy, including establishment of low-altitude flight routes
and improving GPS backup, and keeping the dialogue going on ideas to improve safety.
FAA AIRMAN TESTING UPDATES
The following updates have been made to the Airman Testing webpage:
* Added updated version of the Learning
Statements Reference Guide
* Added updated version of the Frequently
Asked Questions
* Added updated version of the What's
New and Upcoming in Airman Testing
document
FAA EXPANDS GLIDERS' USE OF TRANSPONDER CODE 1202
The FAA says glider pilots flying under visual flight rules should squawk transponder
code 1202 regardless of whether the flight is in communication with air traffic control in a
procedural change that took effect November 1. Read more.
FAA FACILITATES NIGHT DRONE FLIGHTS IN CONTROLLED AIRSPACE
A workaround that enabled authorization of drone flights in controlled airspace at night
since April is no longer needed: Remote pilots can now just use the app
to authorize flights, day or night. Read more.
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CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4
CFItoCFI Newsletter—Volume 12 Issue 4
CFI Notes
Letters
From the Editor: Why Choose ASI's eFIRC? Because It's a Wise Choice
I Tested Positive for What? False Positive Results
Safety Webinars: Hone Your Skills—Be Well-Informed
Safety Webinars: Learn to Turn
ASI Message: Expanding the Envelope
CFI News
CFI Tips: Tower Talk
Checkride Checklist: DPE Answers for Students and CFIs
Practical Advice: Avoid Mishaps—Keep Your Pocket Book Happy
Chart Challenge: High-Speed, Low-Altitude Military Training
Accident Case Study: Into Thin Air
You Can Fly: Flight Training Experience Survey and Awards
Safety Quiz: Ice Flight
CFI Tools: Light Gun Signals—Why Worry?
Chief's Corner: Dealing With Learners' Fears
Safety Tip: Runway Conditions
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - CFItoCFI Newsletter—Volume 12 Issue 4
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - CFI Notes
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - Letters
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 4
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - From the Editor: Why Choose ASI's eFIRC? Because It's a Wise Choice
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 6
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - I Tested Positive for What? False Positive Results
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 8
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 9
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 10
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 11
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - Safety Webinars: Hone Your Skills—Be Well-Informed
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - Safety Webinars: Learn to Turn
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - ASI Message: Expanding the Envelope
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 15
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - CFI News
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 17
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 18
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 19
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - CFI Tips: Tower Talk
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 21
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 22
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - Checkride Checklist: DPE Answers for Students and CFIs
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 24
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - Practical Advice: Avoid Mishaps—Keep Your Pocket Book Happy
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 26
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 27
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - Chart Challenge: High-Speed, Low-Altitude Military Training
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - Accident Case Study: Into Thin Air
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 30
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - You Can Fly: Flight Training Experience Survey and Awards
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - Safety Quiz: Ice Flight
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - CFI Tools: Light Gun Signals—Why Worry?
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 34
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 35
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - Chief's Corner: Dealing With Learners' Fears
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 37
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - 38
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 12 Issue 4 - Safety Tip: Runway Conditions
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