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 →
The FAA has recently issued memorndum Deviation to FAA Order 8000.95D, Designee Management Policy, Implementation of Designee Management System (DMS) Release 8.1: Adding the Ability to Cancel an Application, Requiring Code of Conduct Actions by Certain Designees, and Changing the … Continue reading →
The FAA has recently put out a notice on how CFIs and DPEs can help applicants for practical tests and certification events reduce certification delays associated with mismatches of names in their paperwork. Mismatches between medical certificates, information in IACRA, … Continue reading →
The FAA recently updated the FAA Aeronautical Chart Users Guide, effective June 12, 2025. You can find the most current document at: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/aero_guide/.
Continue reading →The FAA has issued Notice 8900.731 – U.S. Agents for Service on Individuals With Foreign Addresses Who Hold or Apply for Certain Certificates, Ratings, or Authorizations. The order describes the need that: “Individuals must designate a U.S. agent for service … Continue reading →
On January 21, 2025 the FAA released an update the Designee Management Policy guidance, Order 8000.95D. DPEs are encouraged to be familiar with the updated policy. Click here to see FAA Order 8000.95D – Designee Management Policy.
Continue reading →The FAA has updated the ACS Companion Guide with Changes 1 and 2 as of December 26, 2024. Click here to see the updated guide.
Continue reading →The FAA’s Glider Flying Handbook was updated as of December 26, 2025. If you engaged with glider training in any way: Click here to get the updated version.
Continue reading →The FAA has updated the Aviation Weather Handbook as of 12-12-2024 Click here to get the updated version.
Continue reading →The FAA has updated the 8710 form with some changes for the recent CFI renewal process. Please use the updated form if you are doing any paper form processing from this point. It can be found at: https://www.faa.gov/forms/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1031493
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