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Leading eVTOL developers react as FAA approves revolutionary aircraft category

Aerotime

The final rule includes changes to numerous existing regulations and establishes a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) with new requirements to facilitate instructor and pilot certification and training. “The regulation published today will ensure the U.S. leading the way in commercializing UAM.

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X Airports Operated By Universities In The US

Simple Flying

The first step to flying privately is getting an aviation medical certificate, which ensures the pilot is physically fit to fly an airplane. This teaches the student the basics of flying, which may include aerodynamics, federal aviation regulations (FARs) , how to read aviation maps, and radio communication procedures.

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eVTOL SFAR Expected In October

AV Web

Department of Transportation, told Honeywell’s Advanced Air Mobility Summit on Thursday the Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for Integration of Powered Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations is being finalized.

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Eve Gets Final Airworthiness Criteria For EVTOL

AV Web

It’s not clear how that will mesh with the FAR amendments and Special Federal Aviation Regulation for powered lift operations and pilot training announced at NBAA-BACE in October. For Eve, it means getting going on type certification for the vehicle.

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What Does A-TOMATO-FLAMES Mean?

Pilot Institute

Each letter stands for an important item to make sure your aircraft follows the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 91.205. Pilots use the A-TOMATO-FLAMES acronym to remember all the necessary equipment for flying under VFR rules.

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Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2024 edition

iPad Pilot News

Here we’ll cover the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Advisory Circulars (ACs). Reiterates that pilots do not need to call Flight Service to be legal: “The FAA considers that a self-briefing may be compliant with current Federal aviation regulations.

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IMSAFE Checklist Acronym Explained

Pilot Institute

The Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) state that you are not allowed to fly with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.04% or higher (the driving limit is double at 0.08%).

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