America’s general aviation airports bring jobs to local communities, assist in humanitarian efforts and serve as a vital link in our national air transportation system. However, too often airport neighbors and local officials look for ways to limit access or close airports completely. The NBAA Access Committee works to preserve business aviation access to airports across the country, and the committee needs your help. “We must all do our part to help those airports that are seeing challenges, even if we don’t live in the local area,” said Alex Gertsen, NBAA’s director of airports and ground infrastructure.
In this episode of NBAA Flight Plan, host Rob Finfrock speaks with:
Jeff Smith, chair of NBAA’s Access Committee
Gabe Andino, chair of the Access Committee’s Airport Working Group
Alex Gertsen, director of airports and ground infrastructure, NBAA
Business aircraft pilots often utilize their annual Part 61.58 recurrent checkride to not only demonstrate their proficiency in required flight maneuvers, but also as an opportunity to train on specific operational scenarios.
Aviation interests continue to prevail in protecting access to New York's East Hampton Town Airport following an appeals court decision affirming the town failed to comply with the requirements of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 in an attempt to limit operations at the airport.
With runway safety and electric aircraft platforms on the minds of so many business aviators, FAA Associate Administrator of Airports Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E. answers questions about recent close calls and the transformation toward advanced air mobility.
Consultancies estimate that recent operator requests for guidance on developing safety management systems are up by double digits. What SMS elements are they focusing on?