An area that describes the noise attributed to operations. For aircraft operations, the Day/Night average sound level (Ldn) descriptor is typically used to categorize noise levels. [Source: 14 CFR 150] NoiseIncident A formal complaint by an individual or group regarding excessive noise resulting ...
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Aircraft laser strike reports soared to a record high in 2023, jumping 40% from the previous year, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday. "The FAA takes this threat very seriously,"saidFAA AdministratorMichael G. Whitakerin a videotaped statement. Laser incidents havesoared since202...
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Measurements of the incident aircraft noise at the façade and in the free field indicate that this can lead to large differences from simple expectations. This paper presents the results of measurements of aircraft passbys showing the variations in the incident sound levels as a function of the...
Fly with a current GPS database, charts (OR EFB), and a backup (as required). Verify the visibility exceeds ___ (5) SM for IFR flights. Light Sport Aircraft These aircraft require lower personal limitations and more respect for surface winds. I pledge to: Fly...
US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): The engine fairing of Southwest Airlines flight 3695's Boeing 737-800 failed, and the plane later returned to Denver Airport. During takeoff of the plane, the pilot reported that the engine fairing fell off. The FAA will investigate the incident....
Without giving specifics, Whitaker said the FAA will increase staffing to monitor aircraft manufacturing, "and we will consider the full extent of our enforcement authority to ensure Boeing is held accountable for any non-compliance" with regulations. After the incident on the Alaska jet, the FA...
The FAA pointed out one incident in which pilots nearly forgot to perform a mandatory checklist before take-off, another where pilots almost landed on the wrong runway, or where a pilot “who truly lacked knowledge concerning what is acceptable" had challenged the results of a failed flight pro...
While the Boeing 737-900ER has been in use for nearly two decades, the FAA said it has the same door plug design as the Boeing 737 Max 9 jet involved in the Alaska Airlines' mid-air incident. In the U.S., there are about 380 of the 737-900ER aircraft in service, primarily o...