This industry survey documents the symbols for navigation aids, airports, lines, and linear patterns currently in use by avionics manufacturers and chart providers for depicting aeronautical charting information. Nine avionics display manufacturers and four chart providers participated. The information provided by avionics manufacturers is shown only on electronic displays whereas the information from chart providers is shown on paper charts and may also be shown on electronic displays. The first section of this report provides background information, including Federal Aviation Administration...

This report presents the findings of a short-term empirical study on human factors issues related to the selection of symbology for fly-over and fly-by waypoints on aeronautical charts.

The purpose of this report is to document the remaining activities since August 1996 that were needed to: 1- determine the best fog calibration for the national deployment forward scattermeter, and 2- Verify that the production tolerances were good enough to meet the specified limit on unit-to-unit variation in the fog response.

Runway incursions are defined as the unauthorized presence of a vehicle, pedestrian, or aircraft on a runway. Identifying situations or conditions in which runway incursions are more likely to be severe can suggest policy implications and areas for future safety research. Previous work in this area focused on a narrative approach. This study seeks to examine runway incursions from a statistical perspective and provide insights into the broad trends underlying severity. This report analyzes 10 years of runway incursion event information. A variety of FAA data sources were used to provide...

This publication is presented as an information guide for banner tow operations, to promote safe operations through careful preparation and planning. For preparation and planning, administrative concerns are also addressed.

This publication is intended to serve as a guide for prospective student pilots and for those already engaged in flight training. This guide presents in "how to" fashion, general procedures for obtaining FAA student pilot, sport pilot, recreational pilot, and private pilot certificates. There are many references to FAA Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs) and through the FSDOs, contact is maintained between the FAA and the general aviation public. The FAA inspectors at your local FSDO are professionally trained and are prepared to advise and assist you toward reaching your goal as a...