Basics of Aviation Regulations - ATP Flight School

Question 1

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What is the official/preferred name for the FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations)?

Answer 1

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations - 14 CFR.

Question 2

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What is 14 CFR Part 1 about?

Answer 2

Definitions and abbreviations

Question 3

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What is 14 CFR Part 61 about?

Answer 3

Certification of pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors

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14 CFR 61.1-60 covers…

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General certification rules

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14 CFR 61.61-77 covers…

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Aircraft ratings and pilot authorizations

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14 CFR 61.81-95 covers…

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Student pilots

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14 CFR 61.96-101 covers…

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Recreational pilots

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14 CFR 61.102-120 covers…

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Private pilots

Question 9

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14 CFR 61.121-141 covers…

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Commercial pilots

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14 CFR 61.151-171 covers…

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Airline transport pilots

Question 11

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14 CFR 61.181-201 covers…

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Flight instructors (other than those with sport pilot ratings)

Question 12

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14 CFR 61.211-217 covers…

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Ground instructors

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What is 14 CFR Part 91 about?

Answer 13

General operating and flight rules

Question 14

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14 CFR 91.1-99 covers…

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General operating rules

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14 CFR 91.101-149 covers…

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General flight rules

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14 CFR 91.151-165 covers…

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Visual flight rules

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14 CFR 91.167-199 covers…

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Instrument flight rules

Question 18

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14 CFR 91.201-299 covers…

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Equipment, instrument, and certificate requirements

Question 19

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14 CFR 91.301-399 covers…

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Special flight operations

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14 CFR 91.401-499 covers…

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Maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations

Question 21

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What is 49 CFR Part 830 about?

Answer 21

Notification and reporting of aircraft accidents or incidents and overdue aircraft, and preservation of aircraft wreckage, mail, cargo, and records.

Question 22

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Where can you find the most up-to-date version of aviation-related regulations?

Answer 22

www.ecfr.gov

Question 23

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What is a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)?

Answer 23

The offical document published by the FAA when they want to amend the regulations. The NPRM explains what the proposed change is and why the FAA thinks it’s needed, and invites the public to comment.

Question 24

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What is a Final Rule?

Answer 24

The official document published by the FAA with the finalized text of the new regulation. It also explains why the rule is necessary, addresses any major criticisms received during the public commentary phase, and gives the date when the new rule will take effect.