Several of our previous issues have included articles about the benefits of angle-of-attack (AoA) indicators, including discussions of how and why to install them, and how to fly with them. In recent years, reduced costs for many of their components—including processors and displays—has increased their popularity.Several of our previous issues have included articles about the benefits of angle-of-attack (AoA) indicators, including discussions of how and why to install them, and how to fly with them. In recent years, reduced costs for many of their components—including processors and displays—has increased their popularity.
The FAA announced a new policy in February 2014 to simplify the design and production approval process for supplemental Angle-of-Attack (AoA) indicators for general aviation aircraft.
This initiative aims to enhance safety by helping prevent loss-of-control accidents, a top focus for the FAA and the GA community, by allowing manufacturers to use an ASTM standard.
While a positive step, the policy does not address the streamlining of installation certification for personal aircraft, and its timing suggests it was influenced by Congressional scrutiny of FAA regulations.
Several of our previous issues have included articles about the benefits of angle-of-attack (AoA) indicators, including discussions of how and why to install them, and how to fly with them. In recent years, reduced costs for many of their components—including processors and displays—has increased their popularity.
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