New Rule: Detailed Taxi Instructions

Anna, IL
Fri, May 30, 2008
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Air traffic controllers are now giving more detailed directions to pilots and airport vehicle operators to improve runway safety by reducing mistakes.

Starting May 19, controllers must tell pilots and airport vehicle operators the specific route an aircraft or vehicle should follow across the airfield, instead of simply giving them an intended destination point. The new mandatory detailed instructions require controllers to name the specific taxiways the aircraft or vehicle should use at each step along its route.

FAA safety officials developed the new procedure to help eliminate pilot or driver confusion about which route to follow on the airport surface. The more detailed instructions are designed to reduce runway incursions caused by controller, pilot or vehicle driver mistakes.

Safety Risk Management experts from the FAA's Flight Standards, Air Traffic, Airports and human factors offices evaluated the new procedure, along with pilot associations.

Using a safety management system process to identify possible risks, the panel looked at taxi instructions already in use at several facilities. The group also analyzed several risk factors, such as longer periods of communication between controllers and pilots, and the increased chance of miscommunication. They concluded that the new procedure was safe.

The FAA's Runway Safety Call to Action committee identified the new taxi instructions as one of several procedural changes that could significantly improve runway safety. The Safety Risk Management panel is also reviewing recommendations for changes in takoff and landing clearance procedures.

Aviation Goodies on eBay from Sam Hoskins

Murphysboro, IL
Tue, May 27, 2008
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Sam Hoskins has several items currently on eBay, including the following:

• Gascolator Strainer AC Homebuilt [more]
• B&C Lightweight 200G 12 Amp Alternator O-200 C-90 C-85 [more]
• 12" Delta Stick-On Sanding Discs 31-423 120 Grit [more]
• Scratch Build your Own Autopilot - NASA [more]
• Lot of 20 Metal Cutting Dies [more]
• Lot of Three - Electric Tach, Voltmeter and Ammeter [more]
• Whelen Wingtip Position Lights with Strobes [more]
• NOVA Strobe Power Supply Micro-PAK 504MF [more]
• Two NOVA Strobe Light Cables with Connectors 15' [more]

More more information, see Sam's eBay Page.

Fly-In Drive-In Breakfast

Olney, IL
Sun, Jun 01, 2008 · 8:00am-11:00am
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LOCATION: Olney-Noble Airport (KOLY)

Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast with World Famous Airplane shaped Pancakes, Sausage Patties, Biscuits and Gravy, Daylight Doughnuts, Coffee, Juice, Milk, and Great Company. Everyone is invited! Come see the planes, meet pilots, and have breakfast without doing the dishes!

Contact: Tom Baker, phone: 618-393-2967.

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 277 Board Meeting

Marion, IL
Mon, Jun 02, 2008 · 7:00pm
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LOCATION: KMWA FBO (Aeroflight)

Located in the FBO, Aeroflight.

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 277 Spring Campout

Goreville, IL
Fri, Jun 06, 2008 - Sun, Jun 08, 2008
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LOCATION: Ferne Clyffe State Park

***PENDING EVENT***

KMVN Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast

Mt. Vernon, IL
Sat, Jun 07, 2008 · 8:00am-11:00am
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LOCATION: Mt. Vernon Airport (KMVN)

Hosted by SRT Aviation.

The breakfast consists of pancakes and sausage, biscuits and sausage gravy, coffee, juice, and milk.

Costs are $5 per adult, $2.50 for kids 6 to 12, free for kids 5 and under.

You are welcome to spend the day with us. The Apple Dumplin'-Grandma's Way Restaurant will be available for lunch and dinner.

For more information, visit www.mtvernonairport.com, or contact Chris Collins at managermvaa@mvn.net or (618) 242-7016.

Sporty's Hot Dog Fly-In

Batavia, OH
Sat, Jun 07, 2008 · 12:00pm-2:00pm
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LOCATION: Clermont County Airport (I69)

A Sporty's Hot Dog Fly-In takes place every Saturday at Clermont County (I69).

Free hot dogs from noon until 2 p.m.

Contact Jason Pruitt at (513) 735-9500.