Jerry [with a “J”] Markey –Obituary of the best of the FAA
By his friend Frank Frisbie It may be true of many of us that we are seen as different people depending on who the viewer is. This not so true of Jerry because he interacted…
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Some observations on Members ‘Announcements during the FAA AIP Grant season
AIP funding defined by statute, regulations and extensive guidance After entitlement dollars allocated, Cost/Benefit test decides priorities Announcements Season: some Congressional claims DUBIOUS The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides grants to public agencies —…
NATA good idea; Selection of Ms. Baker even better
Faceless Washington Bureaucrats NATA selects one whose face should be known Dorenda Baker It is an all too common tactic for politicians to garner positive reactions from their outside-the-beltway constituents by attacking “faceless Washington bureaucrats.” It…
The Story of the White House Tapes adds to the positive history of the Office of the FAA Administrator
18 Administrators since 1961, each making unique contributions.
Caveat candidatus: a complete description of the Controllers’ Job and its Future— still a “Dream Job”?
An Air Traffic Control Specialist may be a dream job, but the FAA should have disclosed more of a complete description of this prospective career.
More Details to the Shutdown’s Impacts on FAA
FAA website says no impact to safety or oversight TRUE There are impacts on people, processes and NextGen As a public service, below is an attempt to catalogue what is and what is not…
The consummate Aviation Professional, Al Blackman, 91, AMT
In 1942, Azriel “Al” Blackman started at American Export Airlines as an apprentice in the sheet metal shop. Still coming to work at age 91, Mr. Blackman defines what an airline mechanic should be.
Jim Ballough passes, but his human touch will be remembered at the FAA & by all involved in Aviation Safety
Jim Ballough mastered the engineering aspects of aviation, but more significantly, he was a world class expert in caring about all in aviation safety.