The Sep/Oct FAA Safety Briefing is available online at http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/
This issue focuses on proficiency and its absolute importance for pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. We provide tips on developing your personal improvement plan, address getting back to flying after an absence, give suggestions on how AMTs can keep their edge, talk about the complicated subject of receiving compensation for your flying, and more.

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The cover story this month deals with Boeing’s efforts to protect vital information and its networks from attack from cyber security threats. Also the Boeing Company’s acquisition of the Sunnyvale, California-based company,Narus, which is a provider of real-time network traffic and analytical software to defend against cyber crime is discussed.

Howard Hughes was passionate about aviation and a true aviation pioneer. This month marks the 75th anniversary of one of Howard Hughes aircraft,  the  Hughes H-1- racer breaking the existing world speed record of an aircraft by flying at 314 mph. The former Hughes aircraft Company is now subsidiary of the Boeing Company.

Boeing contends that the Airbus subsidies are illegal and discusses the decision by the World Trade Organization that European subsidies have given Airbus an unfair vantage.

Boeing has facilities around the country and uses publication to highlight the hard-working employees at some of these locations. This month they discuss Boeing facility and teams in Utah supporting the Defense programs and making jetliner parts.

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Hypoxia – A physiological threat to fighter pilots. An aeromedical physiologist looks at the hypoxia data for FA-18 pilots

Early recognition of hypoxia symptoms is critical for fighter pilots.

Mr.” hands” and the Big Blue mitt.

A six-hour mission with a diversion and servicing at a remote base can you do it? Remember that diversions are possible and make sure to keep that divert information handy

A newly qualified T-34C pilot allows experience and the need to prove himself to get  into a bad scenario that could easily been avoided

Rescue at the Swamp.

Seagulls ruined our day.

For the first time 13 helicopters were flying from two squadrons aboard the same aircraft carrier.

Don’t worry, it’s a drill – Flying a helicopter 6 miles from the USNS Rainier when the crew got the “Man Overboard” call from the tower.

New ways to break an A6 Prowler on the the Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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This issue contains articles on:

The cross-model commonality and operational improvements that Boeing designed into the 747 — 800 while incorporating technology from the 787. The aircraft includes a new flight management computer system, electronic checklists, airport moving map, and environmental control system. The redesign weighing includes advanced technology airfoils, fly by wire spoilers and outboard ailerons.

Operating the 747 — 800 existing airports taking advantage of the fact that most of today’s major airports are designed largely based on the critical dimensions of the 747 — 400. Since the 747 — 800 retains many of the 747 — 400 key dimensions most runways and taxiway widths should be compatible with the new 747 — 800.

Boeing has introduced a new fleet reliability tool to enable airlines to find improvements and gain efficiency.

Airline operators often contact Boeing requesting information on whether commercial tools and equipment from different vendors or with different part numbers are equivalent to those that are listed in the Boeing aircraft maintenance manuals. The article discusses Boeing’s position and the regulatory requirements and determining the equivalency of commercial tools and equipment.

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