Entries by Miami Flight Academy

News and Updates – While a Laser is Small in Size, its Impact on Pilots is Huge!

WASHINGTON The Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) remains vigilant in bringing awareness to the misuse of lasers when pointed towards aircraft. The FAA recorded more than 6,000 incidents in 2019, compared to 5,663 reports in 2018.Although laser pointers are fun to play with, lasers can be dangerous when pointed towards the sky. Lasers are appropriate in classrooms…

Speech – Airports: The Heart of American Aviation

Administrator Stephen DicksonWashington, DCRemarks As DeliveredGood afternoon everyone, and thank you to the Airports Council International-North America and the American Association of Airport Executives for the invitation to be here today.Im a relative newcomer to the FAA, having started in the role as Administrator back in August. But Im no stranger to airports, having spent…

Speech – Back to the Future: The Winged Gospel

Administrator Stephen DicksonWashington, DCRemarks As DeliveredGood afternoon everyone, and thank you for attending today.You know, watching that video makes me appreciate all the progress weve made in aerospace in a relatively short few years, and how fast were moving into the future.It occurs to me that children born today, when they become teenagers, will think…

News and Updates – Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

3/5/2020Air travel plans may be affected by the virus. Check with your airline before heading to the airport.The evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation may impact your air travel plans. Many airlines have posted travel alerts for passengers on their websites and have instituted flexible travel policies. Please check with your airline about the status of your…