What A CFI Wants You To Know

How Pilots Can Help Prevent Wrong Surface Events

The FAA has updated hot spot and runway incursion advisories, but pilot commitment to preparation is still the best way to prevent trouble.

Michael Wildes

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 08:50 AM ET

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Before you reach this point, a good amount of preparation should be done. [File Photo: Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

Recently, the FAA announced plans to roll out a program designed to help pilots mitigate taxiway and runway incursions through new arrival alert notices (AANs). The agency has also implemented a new airport “hot spot” symbology.

The arrival alert notices (AAN) are graphics that depict the approach to a particular airport with a history and description of its relative risk. So far, 11 airports have arrival alert notices implemented.

Michael Wildes

Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.