Tag: Gliders

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As it sets new drone rules, FAA must not neglect gliders

Washington Examiner · December 29, 2014 11:00 am

In 2008, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that the Federal Aviation Administration require all gliders to carry transponders or similar devices that alert other aircraft to their presence in crowded airspaces, especially around busy commercial airports. Such a requirement has yet to come from the FAA.(AP Photo/Roswell Daily Record, Mark Wilson)

Examiner Editorial: Why does the FAA continue to dawdle on glider rule?

Editorial Writer · November 12, 2013 5:00 am

Former Justice Department lawyer Anthony Foxx appears to be cruising toward confirmation as the next transportation secretary. (Photo: AP file)

Examiner Editorial: Anthony Foxx could push FAA to adopt glider warning rule

Examiner Editorial · May 21, 2013 4:00 am

It’s time for the FAA to address glider safety

It’s time for the FAA to address glider safety

Examiner Editorial · January 6, 2013 5:00 am

Gliding toward disaster: Tragedies and near-misses continue as FAA delays

Gliding toward disaster: Tragedies and near-misses continue as FAA delays

Barbara Hollingsworth · January 14, 2009 5:00 am

Gliding toward disaster: A timeline of key events

Gliding toward disaster: A timeline of key events

The Examiner · January 14, 2009 5:00 am

Visual flight rules are not enough

Visual flight rules are not enough

The Examiner · January 14, 2009 5:00 am

Warnings began years ago

Warnings began years ago

The Examiner · January 14, 2009 5:00 am

Examiner Special Report: Gliding Toward Disaster

Examiner Special Report: Gliding Toward Disaster

The Examiner · January 14, 2009 5:00 am

What are sail planes, or gliders?

What are sail planes, or gliders?

The Examiner · January 14, 2009 5:00 am