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The FAA has confirmed that severe issues of an unspecified nature are causing them to force as many as several hundred pilots to be retested for checkrides they may have taken over the course of some 11 years. The FAA states, "This notice provides current guidance to FAA aviation safety inspectors (ASI) on program policies and procedures for reexamining individuals holding pilot certificates with various ratings who were tested by Michael A. Puehler of Cincinnati, Ohio. The reexamination will ensure

Aero Linx: Aviation Technician Education Council ATEC continually advocates on behalf of the aviation maintenance education community. By engaging with lawmakers, regulators and key government and industry stakeholders, the council builds lasting relationships and makes legitimate headway to improve the operational lives of part-147 certificated institutions. ATEC helps develop clear, concise, and consistent rules, guidance, policy and interpretations; allowing uniform application of the law. The council is dedicated to helping regulated entities run their operations efficiently and to differentiate between government functions and industry responsibilities. 

Severe Icing The rate of ice accumulation is such that ice protection systems fail to remove the accumulation of ice, or ice accumulates in locations not normally prone to icing, such as areas aft of protected surfaces and any other areas identified by the manufacturer. Immediate exit from the condition is necessary.

“We are all incredibly proud of Lt. j.g Swegle and the entire class. This is a wonderful personal achievement but also a testament to their dedication and drive to succeed in the tactical air training pipeline. I wish them all every success at the next level learning to fly our fleet aircraft.” Source: Chief of Naval Air Training Rear Adm. Robert Westendorff, who oversees all undergraduate flight training from the command headquarters at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, commenting on a Naval milestone. The U.S. Navy’s first Black female tactical air (TACAIR) pilot received her Wings of Gold July 31, marking a significant milestone for Naval Aviation. Virginia native Lt. j.g. Madeline G. Swegle was designated a naval aviator and