Entries by Miami Flight Academy

Speech – NBAA Remarks

Acting Administrator Daniel ElwellOrlando, FLGood morning, and thanks, Ed. I know youre interested in technology, so heres a nugget for you. Google has an alert feature thats pretty handy. You enter a word, and every time that words pops up in the news, you get an email.If you enter FAA, you get updates about the…

News and Updates – FAA Announces $40.9 Million for New Tower at GSO

Washington, DCThe U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $40.9 million in infrastructure for Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, NC. The Agency is building a new, 180-foot-tall Air Traffic Control Tower.The new control tower will accommodate up to eight positions for air traffic controllers in a 550- square-foot tower cab.…

News and Updates – Drone Pilots: Did Your Airspace Authorization Expire on September 30, 2018?

If your airspace authorization expired on September 30, 2018, and you did not receive an airspace authorization extension, you can apply for a new authorization via the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) or the DroneZone.There are two ways to obtain an authorization:1. The quickest and easiest way is through LAANC. An FAA approved…

News and Updates – Hurricane Michael: Information for Drone Operators

TheFederal Aviation Administration(FAA) is warning drone owners and operators that they will be subject to significant fines that may exceed $20,000 if they interfere with emergency response operations in the areas affected by Hurricane Michael. Many aircraft that are conducting life-saving missions and other critical response and recovery efforts are likely to be flying at…

News and Updates – FAA's Hurricane Michael Update

The Federal Aviation Administration closely monitors forecasted hurricanes and severe weather events and prepares FAA facilities and equipment to withstand storm damage. We prepare and protect air traffic control facilities along the projected storm path so we can quickly resume operations after the hurricane passes. Enabling flights to resume quickly is critical to support disaster…