FAA Advocates Angle Of Attack Sensors, Training
A new special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) from the FAA formally advises voluntary installation and use of low-airspeed alerting systems like AOA displays.
A new special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) from the FAA formally advises voluntary installation and use of low-airspeed alerting systems like AOA displays.
February 2025 is the last issue of this magazine that will be printed on paper and mailed to subscribers.
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