In the U.S. there have been tragic accidents involving hang gliding companies and pilots that lacked proper certification But just how safe is hang gliding as an activity? More importantly, is the industry subject to government regulations that enforce minimum requirements for equipment, instructor certification, and safety? The answer might surprise you. If you have […]
Aviation Lawyer Says – FAA Fines Amazon for Shipping Hazardous Materials by Air
Recently, the FAA cracked down on retail giant Amazon for flying hazardous materials in violation of federal safety rules When most people think about aviation and airline travel, they automatically think of passenger airlines. However, cargo flights are in the sky just as often as airplanes that carry people, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) […]