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V-22 Under Congressional Fire, As House Committee Holds Hearings

AV Web

Flight operations resumed on a limited basis in March. For example, V-22s have not been allowed to operate from aircraft carriers, among other operational limitations. After the Osprey crash off the coast of Japan last November that killed eight, the entire fleet was fully grounded. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.)

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V-22 Under Congressional Fire, As House Committee Holds Hearings

AV Web

Flight operations resumed on a limited basis in March. For example, V-22s have not been allowed to operate from aircraft carriers, among other operational limitations. After the Osprey crash off the coast of Japan last November that killed eight, the entire fleet was fully grounded. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.)

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Complete Preflight Checklists All Pilots Need

Northstar VFR

PLANE Proficiency in use of the plane’s systems & avionics and familiarization with the plane’s handling and operating limitations. If the inspection hasn’t been performed and signed off by the proper maintenance technician within the required timeframe, the airplane isn’t allowed to fly.

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Practical Guide to Drone Laws & Regulations for Remote Pilots

Plane and Pilot

We will break federal regulations into five categories: Registration Operating rules Operational limits Part 107 certification Privacy and safety Registration Like crewed aircraft with their tail numbers, called “N-numbers,” most drones require a registration number.

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UAS Operations Over People Just Got Easier – Here’s Why

Pilot Institute

The Old Rule and Why Waivers (Usually) Did Not Work Part 107.39, or operations over people, is technically one of the Part 107 regulations that can be waived. If you plan to fly over people with a UAS that is not in compliance with the rules based on the category of your drone, then you need to apply for a waiver.

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Pointers for Packing Your First Flight Bag

Flying Magazine

POH/AFM There is supposed to be a pilot’s operating handbook (POH) or aircraft flight manual (AFM) aboard your training airplane. It covers the “O” in the “ARROW” mnemonic pilots use to recall the necessary documentation for the aircraft, in fact, because it includes the “operating limitations” referenced by that letter.

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Part 107 Waivers – How Many of Each Type Has the FAA Approved?

Pilot Institute

The FAA maintains a list of the rules under Part 107 that can officially be waived: § 107.25 – Operation from a Moving Vehicle or Aircraft § 107.29(a)(2) a)(2) – Operation at night § 107.29(b)