July 30- The July/August 2015 issue of FAA Safety Briefing highlights the many unique opportunities that general aviation flying enables in all four corners of our great nation. Articles in this issue encourage prepare pilots for what to expect when traveling outside their domestic airspace in terms of blueprint,pilot, and plane.
Feature articles in this issue include:Its About the Journey Cultivating the lawful Mindset (p 10), or domestic Sweet domestic And Beyond The Importance of Understanding Your Aviation Environment (p 13),Taking Care of Yourself On the Road Flight Planning and Healthcare Tips for Cross-country Flying (p. 22)In this issues Aeromedical Advisory department (p. 5), Federal Air Surgeon Dr. James Fraser updates us on the progress of Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI), and while Checklist (p 21) highlights how the novel Airman Certification Standards framework can encourage promote better preparation for cross-country flying. Also,Vertically Speaking (p 30) explores the dangers of distraction for rotorcraft pilots. And if youre headed to AirVenture this July, be sure to check out the FAA Forum schedule (p 7) for a list of WINGS credit eligible presentations. Among those presentations is the award ceremony for this years National GA Award Winners (p 26).
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