This story on non-towered airports comes from Jetwhine, a blog that began in 2006 as my experiment into what was then a new world of self-publishing. In the 12 years since, Jetwhine has never failed to regularly publish a story about some aspect of the aviation industry that wasn’t available anywhere else. Few other blogs have withstood this test of time.
Non-Tower Advisory Circular Makes a Perfect Spring Tune-up
Key Takeaways:
- Operating safely at non-towered airports is a critical skill for all pilots, as these facilities comprise the vast majority of airports in the United States and present unique operational challenges.
- The FAA published Advisory Circular 90-66B, "Non-Towered Flight Operations," in March 2018 to provide updated guidance on these operations.
- This AC is presented as a concise, clear, and essential resource for all pilots, covering operational and communication aspects regardless of aircraft type.
- Pilots are encouraged to review the AC, especially to understand recommended traffic patterns and practices at airports combining multiple aviation activities like fixed-wing, gliders, or skydivers.
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