www.PSFmagazine.com | September-October 2019 | 7 6 | September-October 2019 | Powered Sport Flying Press Pass Stephen M. Dickson Becomes New Head of the FAA Stephen M. Dickson was sworn in by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao as the 18th Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (faa). An aviation industry professional with nearly 40 years of experience, Dickson is widely respected and assumes the role of Administrator of the agency during a critical moment for aviation safety. Recognizing Acting Administrator Elwell’s service, Secretary Chao stated, “I’m grateful for Acting Administrator Dan Elwell’s steady and principled leadership during an especially challenging time in the faa’s history.” As faa Administrator, Dickson will lead an agency responsible for the safety and efficiency of the largest aerospace system in the world — a system that operates more than 50,000 flights per day. He will oversee a $16.4 billion budget, more than 47,000 employees, and focus on ensuring that the agency and its employees are the best prepared and trained professionals to meet the growing demands and requirements of the industry. Dickson recently retired from service as the Senior Vice President-Flight Operations for Delta Air Lines. In this role, he was responsible for the safety and operational performance of Delta’s global flight operations, as well as pilot training, crew resources, crew scheduling, and regulatory compliance. He also flew in line operations as an A320 captain, and previously flew the B727, B737, B757, and B767 during his career. Dickson is a strong advocate for commercial aviation safety and improvements to our National Airspace System, having served as chairman of several industry stakeholder groups and Federal advisory committees. A former United States Air Force Officer and F-15 fighter pilot, Dickson is a Distinguished Graduate of the Class of 1979 at the United States Air Force Academy, as well as a graduate of the Georgia State University College of Law, magna cum laude. FAA Acting Administrator Daniel K. Elwell will serve as faa Deputy Administrator upon Administrator Dickson assuming office. World Directory of Light Aviation 2019/2020 Available Now The 2019-2020 edition of the most authoritative guide on light aircraft is now available. The updated edition of the World Directory of Light Aviation was published this summer. The directory provides a unique service in the flying world because it is the only annual guide that covers all of the aircraft that are flown for fun. Anyone wanting to keep up with what is new in sport aviation needs to have current copies of this guide on their bookshelf. Student pilots turn to it as well to learn about the different aviation disciplines and what is available on the market. Certified aircraft, homebuilts, Light Sport Aircraft, microlights, ultralights, trikes, gliders and rotorcraft are covered, along with their descriptions, photos, technical data and prices. Not to mention instruments, engines, accessories, propellers, flying organizations and yes, even more! In total, over 1000 aircraft are specified in a reference that has expanded to 300 color pages. The only areas absent are hang gliding and the para-sports. The section on vertical takeoff and landing (vtol) and multicopter aircraft is twice as big this year as these brand new flying machines –mostly electric– continue to enter the market. The manufacturer index, product index and importer index all help you navigate the directory when you are searching for specific products. The World Directory of Light Aviation is a reference book drawn from the world’s hundreds of thousands of pilots, professionals and other interested parties with important information. The best news is that it is inexpensive, costing only $16.99 plus shipping. You can get your copy today by visiting your local newsstand or visit www.lightaviationguide.com.
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