The Wide World of GA Flying - FAA Safety Briefing Sep./Oct. 2025

The September/October 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing explores the tremendous variety of general aviation. 

Republished in the EASA Community General Aviation to promote general aviation and benefit safety.

September/October 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine

The September/October 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine entitled The Wide World of GA Flying explores the tremendous variety of general aviation.

Articles in this issue focus on the new perspectives and skills you'll need to consider when moving on to a different type of flying. 
 

Featured articles

Can A Balloon Stall?. Balloon Aerodynamics and the Importance… | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

Balloon Aerodynamics and the Importance of Transient Aerodynamics Lift

Seaplanes and Safety. Risk Management Essentials for… | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

Risk Management Essentials for Amphibious Aircraft

Parachute Safety Unpacked. Reducing Risk from Freefall to Drop… | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

Reducing Risk from Freefall to Drop Zone

Tackling Transition Training. The Importance of Familiarizing… | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

The Importance of Familiarizing Yourself with Unfamiliar Aircraft

Harvesting Safety in the Skies. Navigating Risks in Agricultural… | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

Navigating Risks in Agricultural Aviation

Philanthropic Flying. Giving Back with General Aviation | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

Giving Back with General Aviation
 

Departments

The Wide World of GA Flying. ‘Variety of General Aviation’ Magazine… | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

Jumpseat: an executive policy perspective

Updates to Congressional Directives | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

Aeromedical Advisory: a checkup on all things aeromedical
 

Handbooks Help You Choose Your Next Adventure | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

Checklist: FAA resources and safety reminders
 

Three Airspace Mistakes Drone Pilots Make | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
 

The 411 on Form 337. Nuts, Bolts, and Electrons: GA… | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

Nuts, Bolts, and Electrons: GA maintenance issues
 

A Smooth and Safe Transition. Vertically Speaking: Safety Issues for… | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

Vertically Speaking: safety issues for rotorcraft pilots

A Little Bit of Everything. On Final: An Editor’s Perspective | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

On Final: an editor’s perspective

Charles Grabill. Faces: FAA Employee Profile | by FAA Safety Briefing Magazine | Sep, 2025 | Medium

Faces: FAA employee profile

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September/October 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine | Federal Aviation Administration
 

Bonus Video

Quote: Damage to flight control cables from chaffing, misrouting cables, use of unapproved parts, or improper inspection procedures poses a significant risk to flight safety. Failures directly affect the pilot’s ability to control various flight surfaces, such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders. Watch this video to understand the potential causes, signs, and prevention strategies of control cable issues.
 

Flight Control Cable Failures

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