What is the "8900" that the FAA uses for guidance?
Feb 6, 2014 · The Flight Standards Information Management System, created by FAA Order 8900.1, is the source of all information relating to aviation safety inspector job tasks. It's about …
How should a newly minted instructor sign an endorsement?
Jun 14, 2019 · In 8900.1 Flight Standards, Volume 5, Section 1, Section 5, Paragraph 5-112(c)(2)(a) Instructions are given that the temporary airman certificate for a flight instructor …
far 135 - What is "Operational Control"? - Aviation Stack Exchange
Operational control is defined in 8900.1 Volume 3, Chapter 25 as: Operational control functions include, but are not limited to: Preflight planning; For part 121 operations, preparation and …
faa regulations - What is the step-by-step process to become a …
Jun 20, 2016 · I would like to know about the whole step-by-step process to become a ground instructor in the US. My understanding is that any previous pilot or CFI certificates are not …
Laminating required documents? - Aviation Stack Exchange
Mar 24, 2019 · For pilot certificates, we find this in FAA Order 8900.1: 5-196 PERSONAL POSSESSION OF PILOT CERTIFICATES. Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 …
What do the regulatory bodies say about landing in CAT IIIB?
I found 8900.1 CHG 225 (.pdf, Dec 2015) for the FAA, which says an aircraft must be flown automatically to touchdown for RVR <700 ft (200 m): 4-338 CAT III OPERATIONAL …
faa regulations - Is GPS considered to be a navigational facility for ...
Feb 5, 2017 · The FAA gives the following guidance in Notice 8900.218, Alternate Airport IFR Weather Minimums: G. 5) Planning for use of GPS-based IAP must be based on a single …
How dangerous can it be if something falls from a flying aircraft?
Oct 4, 2014 · Answer - Very dangerous! I have 1st and 2nd hand information, so I can speak reliably on this issue. In 2005, a NW DC-10 from MSP to HNL noticed abnormal heat (TIT) on …
Does a Type Rating "upgrade" with your license?
Feb 6, 2014 · The answer to this lies in 8900.1, Volume 5, Chapter 2, Section 18 - Conduct an Airline Transport Pilot Certification, Including Additional Category/Class Ratings. In most …
What is the process to contest a local FAA (FSDO) policy which …
Sep 15, 2016 · As the title asks, what is the formal process to contest a local FSDO policy which appears to contradict a FAR or FSIMS (8900.1) guidance? I have already sent an email asking …