As Told by CTS: FAA Air Traffic Procedures for Super Bowl LII
Archives for » Page 75Update Your In-Flight Playbook for Super Bowl LII From landing to kick-off, err, I mean, take-off, the FAA is instituting some specific rules throughout the week of Super Bowl LII, and CTS is giving you an overview of what to expect when flying in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area from Wednesday, […]
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No, it’s… a UAV!
Archives for » Page 75Identifying Drones In-Flight Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as ‘drones,’ have increasingly become a concern for the civil aviation world. Although the new technology is a real highlight from the current technological advances, we must also remember that we all share the same airspace. That […]
Runway Incursion Avoidance
Archives for » Page 75Importance of runway incursion avoidance. Runway incursions have become one of the biggest safety concerns in aviation. The FAA has implemented several programs since 2000 to help reduce the occurrence of accidents during surface operations. Most runway incursions are caused by pilot deviations or violation of regulations or ATC instructions. Types […]
New TSA 12.5 SSP Subject
Archives for » Page 75TSA 12.5 SSP Now Available! Our revamped Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Twelve-five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) training is now available. Our new subject aligns with the recently revised TFSSP training requirements. CTS has expanded our training program to feature training for all 12.5 employees and authorized representatives, including a section geared […]
Design Build Fly to Infinity and Beyond
Archives for » Page 75Discover the Industry Exploration Place, the Sedgwick County Science and Discovery center located in Wichita, KS, has completely renovated their aviation exhibit, Design Build Fly. The new exhibit launched in the Air Capital of the World on Saturday, December 2nd. The aviation exhibit has been a classic staple as one of […]
Don’t be that guy, comply: FAA Noise Standards and Regulations
Archives for » Page 75At the end of November 2017, the FAA put into place changes to reduce the amount of noise at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and surrounding area. The initiative responds to a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit that called to cancel the satellite-based procedures […]
FAA #FlySafe Campaign: Consistency is Key
Archives for » Page 75Fly Smart, #FlySafe The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is attempting to significantly reduce the amount of accidents and incidents related to Loss of Control (LOC) through their #FlySafe campaign. Some contributing factors to LOC are: Poor aeronautical decision making Failure to execute proper corrective actions Not complying with regulations intentionally Failure […]