Reading the FAA's legal interpretation letters can help minimize confusion for pilots. [File photo: Adobe Stock]
Key Takeaways:
FAA Legal Interpretation letters are a key resource for pilots, clarifying ambiguous regulations and offering insight into how the agency interprets laws for various operational scenarios.
Advertising open seats on social media, even for pro-rata sharing among a social network, is generally considered "holding out" (operating as an air carrier) and is prohibited for private pilots.
Parachutes are not required for spin training when performed by or at the direction of a certificated flight instructor.
The FAA has updated instrument rating requirements, now stipulating students complete three different *types* of approaches, rather than requiring three distinct *navigation systems*, to reflect modern aviation technology.
As I mentioned last week, the FAA often uses legal Interpretation letters to clear things up for pilots when confusion arises.
If you read the letters themselves, they’ll give you a window into how the FAA’s legal officers think and provide context for how to conduct your operations in the future.
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Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.
