Now that the UAS flight over people and remote ID rules are in effect, the pathways are opening up for more complex, and potentially dangerous, UAS operations. The FAA, however,
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A Letter to The NTSB . . . . .
By Mark A. Dombroff on
Dear NTSB,
Thank you for proposing additional clarifications to your Form 6120.1, NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report and requesting comments on the proposed changes. While I generally agree with…
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DOT Issues New Tarmac Delay Rules . . . ”It Pays to be on Time!”
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As we originally reported back in 2019, the FAA has been working on a new set of rules defining an air carrier’s responsibilities to its passengers in the event…
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In Case You Missed Our Live Webinar – Everything You Need to Know About the New UAS Rules
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We would like to thank everyone who was able to join us for the live presentation of the latest Aviation Webinar Series, “Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft and Flight Over…
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Hot off the Press!!! FAA Issues New UAS Rules . . . Join our Webinar on Jan. 5
By Mark E. McKinnon on
The FAA has kept its word. As promised, the FAA has released the final versions of its rules for Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft, for Flight of UAS Over People,…
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UAS Rules in a (Short) Holding Pattern
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Join Us For A Free Webinar to Analyze the New Rules
January 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM Eastern
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? …
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“Goodbye My Little Pony!” – DOT Issues New Service Animal Rules
By Mark E. McKinnon on
At long last, the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) has brought clarity to the use of emotional support and service animals on airplanes. As many of you will remember, the DOT…
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UAS Certification . . . . The Rule-Making Process Progresses
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True integration of unmanned aircraft into the National Airspace System will only come when advanced designs finally receive type certification. The FAA has clearly been working on certification issues behind…
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Attention . . . Get your Waivers Renewed Here!!
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One of the great innovations of the Part 107 regulations for unmanned aircraft was the ability to obtain a waiver from many of its more restrictive requirements. The Part 107…
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The FAA Speaks . . . Pilot Certificates and COVID-19
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While many states are currently “open for business” to one degree or another, COVID-19 has stubbornly refused to release its hold in some areas. As a result, while progress is…
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