The FAA Safety Team’s FRAT tool, like many other FRATs, produces a score that will fall within one of three risk categories: Green (low), yellow (medium), and red (high). And an updated version of it was released in October of … Continue reading
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Some airports have the benefit of having parallel runways. While this isn’t the case at all airports, those that do have them sometimes go through the question of “do they really need both runways.” This can be a hard question … Continue reading
A parallel runway at a heavily used training airport significantly enhances safety by segregating traffic, reducing congestion, and minimizing collision risks. Training airports host numerous student pilots practicing takeoffs, landings, and touch-and-go maneuvers, which increase runway occupancy time and airspace … Continue reading
Safeguarding Pilot Quality and Airman Development through Robust FAA Testing and Oversight Systems Executive Summary By Jason Blair April 21, 2025 Civilian airmen development and training has historically gone beyond simply issuing certification for individuals who have completed training. The … Continue reading