ADS-B OUT Rules Via FAA
2020-01-13
What does FAA.gov say about ADS-B ?
“The FAA published Federal Regulation 14 CFR § 91.225 and 14 CFR § 91.227 in May 2010. The final rule dictates that effective January 1, 2020, aircraft operating in airspace defined in 91.225 are required to have an Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) system that includes a certified position source capable of meeting requirements defined in 91.227. These regulations set a minimum performance standard for both ADS-B Transmitter and the position sources integrated with the ADS-B equipment your aircraft.”
What Is ADS-B ?
According to http://www.ads-b.com/: “ADS-B is radically new technology that is redefining the paradigm of COMMUNICATIONS – NAVIGATION – SURVEILLANCE in Air Traffic Management today. Already proven and certified as a viable low cost replacement for conventional radar, ADS-B allows pilots and air traffic controllers to “see” and control aircraft with more precision, and over a far larger percentage of the earth’s surface, than has ever been possible before.”
| Automatic | – | It’s always ON and requires no operator intervention |
| Dependent | – | It depends on an accurate GNSS signal for position data |
| Surveillance | – | It provides “Radar-like” surveillance services, much like RADAR |
| Broadcast | – | It continuously broadcasts aircraft position and other data to any aircraft, or ground station equipped to receive ADS-B |
ADS-B Interactive
These interactive maps can help give you location-specific ADS-B rules for where you are based or fly.
Per FAA Regulations, you are required to be equipped with ADS-B Out to fly in most controlled airspace:
| Airspace | Altitude |
|---|---|
| Class A | All |
| Class B | Generally, from surface to 10,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) including the airspace from portions of Class Bravo that extend beyond the Mode C Veil up to 10,000 feet MSL (e.g. SEA, CLE, PHX) |
| Class C | Generally, from surface up to 4,000 feet MSL including the airspace above the horizontal boundary up to 10,000 feet MSL |
| Class E | Above 10,000 feet MSL over the 48 states and DC, excluding airspace at and below 2,500 feet AGL Over the Gulf of Mexico at and above 3,000 feet MSL within 12 nautical miles of the coastline of the United States |
| Mode C Veil | Airspace within a 30 NM radius of any airport listed in Appendix D, Section 1 of Part 91 (e.g. SEA, CLE, PHX) from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL |
Billy Mitchell
2019-12-20
Photo Source: PUBLIC DOMAIN
Though William L. Mitchell was born in Nice, France on December 29, 1879, he was buried at Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is because his parents were John L. Mitchell, a prominent Wisconsin senator, and Harriet Danforth (Becker). He was raised in what is now West Allis, a suburb of Milwaukee.
After college, he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private, but he quickly gained his commission as an officer and joined the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Considered one of the first Wisconsinites to actually observe the Wright Brothers flight demonstrations at Fort Myer, he pursued a pilot license, training at the Curtiss Aviation School in Virginia.
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During World War I, Billy Mitchell was one of the most famous fliers. According to Wikipedia, he was recognized as “one of the top American combat airmen”, earning “the Distinguished Service Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal, the World War I Victory Medal with eight campaign clasps, and several foreign decorations.”
Billy Mitchell was the assistant chief of the Army’s Air Service. During that time, he began pushing for an independent Air Force, believing air power to be vital for future war endeavors. His efforts are way he’s thought of as the father of the U.S. Air Force. He is also recognized as being the first person to have a military aircraft named after him, the North American B-25 Mitchell.
Here are some interesting links to learn more about why Billy Mitchell was given a court martial and why many of his accolades were received posthumous.
Did Billy Mitchell predict Pearl Harbor? Yes – read more HERE!
Why is Billy Mitchell considered the father of the U.S. Air Force if it was President Harry S. Truman who created the branch on July 26, 1947? Because he was a crusader for air power.
CWA Donates to Never Forgotten Honor Flight
2019-12-07
Jim Olson (CWA), Mark Cihlar (CWA) Dusty Northup (FBO), Mike Thompson (NFHF), Jim Campbell (NFHF), Brian Grefe (CWA), Heidi Miller (Created Anew Designs-Warbird sponsor)
The Warbird Rendezvous at CWA annual event was begun in 2017 as a way to honor and support Never Forgotten Honor Flight, Inc. This free event is open to the public, offering at-will donation refreshments and entertainment while raising money for the Honor Flight via raffles and T-shirt sales.
On December 6, the proceeds received during the 2019 Warbird Rendezvous at CWA event were presented to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight program. The donation totaled $9616.56. During the ceremony, Jim Olson of CWA was recognized for his ten years of service to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight.
Mike Thompson (NFHF), Jim Olson (CWA), and Jim Campbell (NFHF)
Ascension Joins CWA
2019-12-07
Ascension Wisconsin Spirit Medical Transport has joined the CWA family. On December 4, 2019, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new hangar. Their hangar is expected to be completed in August 2020. Until then, Central Wisconsin Aviation is proud to house this amazing life-saving team!
SEMINAR: Rusty Pilots
2019-12-04
To register for this event click here!
Date & Time – Saturday 14 December 2019 9:00 am until 12:00 pm CST
Hosted By – Central Wisconsin Airport
Location – 200 CWA Drive, Suite 201, Mosinee, WI 54455 USA
Airport ID – KCWA
Instructed By – AOPA Ambassador Andy Miller
This event is being hosted by AOPA
It is free for AOPA members and $79 for non-members.
Visit AOPA.org/Membership for membership information.
Pre-registration is encouraged since seats fill up fast!
To register for this event click here!
Contact Information:
email – RustyPilots@AOPA.org
Phone – (301) 695-2000
Aviation History Day & Month
2019-11-14
“National Aviation History Month is dedicated to exploring, recognizing and celebrating America’s great contributions and achievements in the development of aviation. Aviation history refers to the history of development of mechanical flight — from the earliest attempts in kites and gliders to powered heavier-than-air, supersonic and space flights.”
Quote from: Kessler, Ed. “November Is National Aviation History Month.” Government Book Talk, 3 Nov. 2017, https://govbooktalk.gpo.gov/2017/11/03/november-is-national-aviation-history-month/#.
National Aviation Day is actually August 19th. It was created by Franklin Delano Roosevelt with a presidential proclamation in 1939. Essentially, the president converted Orville Wright‘s birthday into the recognized event.
“AVIATORS IN HISTORY: Looking back, many of us quickly identify Wilbur and Orville Wright. However, long before the brothers took to the air, others were lifting off in other devices. In fact, the Wrights were inspired by these inventive pioneers in aviation.”
Quote from: “AVIATION HISTORY MONTH – November.” National Day Calendar, https://nationaldaycalendar.com/aviation-history-month-november/.
Find more sketches here – http://www.flyingmachines.org/davi.html
Leonardo da Vinci
In the late 1400’s, Leonardo da Vinci did more than paint. He worked on military technology while employed by the Milanese court. This is attributed to his obsession with flight. He is known to have drawn more than 500 pictures related to flight and though he has written about it many of his works, he only has one codex related solely to aviation: the Codice sul volo degli uccelli (Codex on the Flight of Birds). This is dated back to 1505-1506! He is also been known to be credited for the designs of the helicopter and parachute.
lighter-than-air here – https://interesting
engineering.com/airship-innovation-lighter-than-air-aircrafts
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Digital Copy of Federal Regulations Title 14/Part 61
2019-09-17
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
| e-CFR data is current as of September 13, 2019 |
Title 14 → Chapter I → Subchapter D → Part 61: https://ecfr.io/Title-14/cfr61_main
Cross-Country Destination
2019-09-17
If you are a student pilot, who is planning a cross-country flight, consider adding Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA) as one of your destinations.
We are a towered airport with low traffic. Gain radio experience as you build hours while receiving quality ground services.
A student pilot will need to fly at least one hundred-fifty (150) nautical miles for their VFR solo cross-country. You are required to make three (3) takeoff and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower. In addition, you will need to make full stops at three (3) locations with one leg lasting at least fifty (50) nautical miles.
