FAA Releases BVLOS Waiver Requests for Public Comment
Phoenix Air Unmanned, uAvionix, Zipline, and UPS Flight Forward are seeking relief from FAA restrictions.
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When a Learner Messes Up, Who Is Liable?
Under Part 61, the CFI who endorsed the client for solo is directly responsible for their actions.
Instrument Rating: Why Are You Waiting?
Does it make sense to go for your instrument rating after you complete your private pilot certificate? Honestly, I am not sure how you would justify not doing it… I just completed my instrument rating about 10 months after finishing my private, by training under Part 61 (as opposed to going through a Part 141 […]
9 Tips for Choosing the Best Part 61 Flight Instructor
A CFI offers ideas to help you make the choice.
Court Ruling Brings Sigh of Relief but Not Immunity to Flight Schools, CFIs
A Pennsylvania court’s dismissal of Grady v. Aero-Tech Services should give flight schools and instructors a welcome sigh of relief, but it doesn’t give blanket immunity for educational malpractice.
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The Things You Need to Know Before You Solo
Learning to fly an airplane is not like learning to drive a forklift or a stick shift.
How to Earn a High-Altitude Endorsement
The FAA does require the training for operating certain types of pressurized aircraft.
Should You Fast-Track Your CFI?
It’s a popular question, but here are four reasons why you might want to do your CFI and CFII part 61.
