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The Real Regulators

Plane and Pilot

Most likely, the average pilot thinks of the Federal Aviation Administration when discussing the subject of regulating flight activity, airmen certification and proficiency requirements. The Federal Aviation Regulations, after all, are what we studied in ground school and recited to pass the checkride.

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What to expect on a flight review

Flight Training Central

While it’s not a test or a checkride, it’s an opportunity to sharpen your skills and stay up to date with regulations. Regulations : A review of any updates to the FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations), particularly those affecting pilot certification, flight operations, and medical requirements.

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Demystifying The FAR AIM: Your Guide To Essential Aeronautical Information

Northstar VFR

By Ally Melick CRJ Pilot, CFI-I, MEI The Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) is the pilot’s bible. The Federal Aviation Regulations come from a bigger book, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Chapter 14 is the code for federal aviation regulations.

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Part 61 vs Part 141: What’s the Difference?

Pilot Institute

The CFR is a collection of the general and permanent rules published by federal departments and agencies in the Federal Register. Of the 50 titles that make up the CFR, Title 14 has the federal regulation governing aeronautics and space. The FARs comprise parts, or sections, each regulating a certain aspect of aviation.

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Airline Pilots Are the Most Scrutinized Profession

Air Facts

Once certified, they must undergo ongoing training and recurrent checks to maintain their licenses and fly commercially, which is mandated by their employer and federal aviation regulations. Checkrides are serious business, and failures can results in termination. What happens to a pilot that fails a check?

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What is the FAR/AIM? And Why is It Important?

Northstar VFR

For those who aren’t well versed in using the heavy, nausea inducing and all encompassing federal guideline booklet, let’s take a look and break it down so that the FAR/AIM goes from being a phonebook catastrophe to your biggest asset. The first part, the ‘FAR’, stands for Federal Aviation Regulations.

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Preparing for Helicopter Practical Test Scenarios

Learn to Fly

You also must pass both the written FAA Knowledge Test and a FAA practical exam , which includes both an oral exam and practical flight test, often called a checkride. 73 [ Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. Taking classes with an instructor and spending time in the pilot’s seat make up just part of the path.