Practical Test Receipt Tool Available
The applicant pays you. But do you issue them a receipt as a DPE? Many don’t, and it’s a good idea so you have tracking that they paid, so they can document it if they want to use it for … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Examiner Information
FAA Issues Updated FAA Order 8000.95E (Designee Management Policy)
DPEs received notice today of the following: AVS-60 recently issued FAA Order 8000.95E, Designee Management Policy. The new revision can be reviewed at 8000.95E. What does this revision do? This revision is part of ongoing efforts to improve and clarify existing … Continue reading →
FAA InFO on Privileges and Qualifying Endorsements Part 61 Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating Issued
The FAA has issued InFO 26006 (April 10, 2026) to address questions following the MOSAIC rule, which expanded sport pilot aircraft privileges effective October 22, 2025. Flight instructors with only a sport pilot rating (14 CFR Part 61 Subpart K) … Continue reading →
FAA Aviation Weather Handbook FAA-H-8083-28B Updated
The FAA has released an updated FAA Aviation Weather Handbook as of April 13, 2026. The FAA Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28B) is a comprehensive reference that consolidates U.S. aviation weather services, meteorological theory, hazards (thunderstorms, turbulence, icing, mountain waves), and … Continue reading →
Update to Experimental “All Makes and Models” Policy
The FAA has advised DPEs of an update to the Experimental “All Makes and Models” Policy in DMS. DPEs and those seeking authorization in these types of aircraft should be familiar with the current policy as updated. The notification was … Continue reading →
FAA MOSAIC Final Rule Designee Briefing and Fact Sheet Documents
The FAA has recently provided a briefing and a MOSAIC fact sheet for Designees who may be working with applicants for sport pilot certificates or who may be exercising sport pilot privileges. These documents include information that may additionally be … Continue reading →
Updated FAA Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide Available
A key document for pilots and those in study for pilot certificates and ratings, the FAA Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide is the source for all data and information utilized in the publishing of aeronautical charts through authorized publishers for each … Continue reading →
FAA Posts Notice for System to Evaluate DPEs
The FAAA has posted a notice in response to the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 in which Congress mandated that the: “FAA enhance its oversight of designated pilot examiners (DPEs) by, among other things, “[d]eploying a survey system to track … Continue reading →
FAA Updates Guidance Documents after MOSAIC Implementation
Updating policy guidance after the implementation of the recent MOSAIC regulatory changes, the FAA has updated a series of documents and provided a MOSAIC fact sheet for industry reference. Flight training providers are encouraged to review the following documents: Modernization … Continue reading →
FAASTeam MOSAIC Pilot Certification Briefing
The FAA recently provided a briefing slide deck to the FAA Safety Team focused specifically offering clarifications, details, and more information on a variety of parts of the new MOSAIC related regulations. This presentation was carefully crafted by FAA staff … Continue reading →