A-10-126
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Update Advisory Circular 90-48C to reflect current-day operations, including (1) a description of the current National Airspace System and airspace classifications, (2) references to air tour operational areas as high-volume traffic environments, and (3) guidance on the use of electronic traffic advisory systems for pilots operating under the see-and-avoid concept.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to update Advisory Circular 90-48C to reflect current operations, including describing the current National Airspace System and airspace classifications, referencing air tour operational areas as high-volume traffic environments, and providing guidance on the use of electronic traffic advisory systems for pilots operating under the see-and-avoid concept.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Nov 18, 2016 |
| NTSB number | ERA09MA447AB |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).