Thinking about buying a drone this holiday season? A drone is fun to fly, but that ‘toy’ you’re considering for purchase is actually an aircraft. There are important FAA safety rules and tips you’ll need to follow. bit.ly/2Jcr8bw #FlySafe #drone #aircraft | Federal Aviation Administration

3.5K views · 21 reactions | Check your flight status with your airline before you leave home, even if it's forecast to be sunny where you are, weather across the country can affect flights. Get real-time airport updates at www.fly.faa.gov. | Federal Aviation Administration | Facebook

8.3K views · 39 reactions | We’re hiring experienced Air Traffic Controllers! If you want to join the 14,000 Air Traffic Control Specialists and provide a vital public service, apply today! The application period is currently open and closes Monday, May 6, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. ET. bit.ly/2PJcA6h #WeAreAviationSafety | Federal Aviation Administration | Facebook

5.8K views · 151 reactions | “We're putting it down in the trees.” Words no pilot ever wants to say and no controller ever wants to hear. In this true story of air traffic control, learn how both pilot and controller called on their training to keep a dire situation from turning fatal. Go to https://bit.ly/3hq5Pok to read the full account of this air traffic control save on the FAA Blog, and find even more ATC Save Stories. #ATC #GeneralAviation | Federal Aviation Administration | Facebook