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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. From picking a flight school to how many hours you can work as an airline pilot, the FAR AIM has all of the answers. Chapter 14 is the code for federal aviation regulations.

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

Pilot Institute

As a future pilot, you’re bound to come across the “Part 61 vs Part 141” quandary when you start researching pilot schools. Title 14 contains the Federal Aviation Regulations, or FARs, which regulate all aviation activities in the United States. Therefore, student pilots haven’t got much of a leeway.

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What to expect on a flight review

Flight Training Central

For every pilot, maintaining proficiency is not just about keeping your license current—it’s about ensuring the safety of yourself, your passengers, and the aircraft. While it’s not a test or a checkride, it’s an opportunity to sharpen your skills and stay up to date with regulations.

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How To Get A Private Pilot License: The Ultimate Guide

Northstar VFR

By Ally Melick, CRJ Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI Over and over you hear on the news about a pilot shortage and how over the next few years thousands of pilots will be hired by the airlines. You’ve always dreamt about becoming a pilot and it seems like now is a great time for a career change.

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Preparing for Helicopter Practical Test Scenarios

Learn to Fly

On your road to becoming a certified pilot you’ll reach several milestones. Taking classes with an instructor and spending time in the pilot’s seat make up just part of the path. Here’s an example from the Helicopter Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Ryan Dale. Pilot preparation— Reflect on your own readiness.

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

Northstar VFR

By Jordan Bullock CFI, FO B737 Almost every single pilot at some point or another has heard of the FAR/AIM. The first part, the ‘FAR’, stands for Federal Aviation Regulations. We’ll break down some important regulations all pilots should be aware of later, but for now let's discuss the formatting.