FAA Aviation Weather Handbook Updated 12-12-2024
The FAA has updated the Aviation Weather Handbook as of 12-12-2024 Click here to get the updated version.
Continue reading →FAA Form 8710 Updated 12/2/2024
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
Continue reading →U.S. FAA Certificate Holders Will Be Required to have a U.S. Physical Address on Record After January 6, 2025
The FAA has recently released a final rule that will: “require individuals with foreign addresses, and no U.S. physical address of record on file with the FAA, who hold or apply for certain certificates, ratings, or authorizations to designate a … Continue reading →
DPEs may now use BasicMed
The FAA has recently provided guidance on changes that allow a DPE to provide services while complying with medical requirements under BasicMed. In a communication to DPEs, it was noted that: “The Federal Aviation Administration met a Congressional requirement by … Continue reading →
Multiple Training Related ACs Updated Today
Today the FAA released a number of new advisory circulars that DPEs, pilots, and especially CFIs and CFI candidates might find worthy of note. Here are a few of them: AC 61-65J – Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors … Continue reading →
Updated FAA Aeronautical Charts Users Guide Published
The FAA has updated the Aeronautical Charts Users Guide as of September 4, 2024. You can get it here – https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/aero_guide/
Continue reading →FAA Issues Notice N8000.385 – Individual Designee Obligation to Report Arrests, Indictments, and Convictions
The FAA has issued an updated N8000.385 focused on Individual Designee Obligation to Report Arrests, Indictments, and Convictions. Designees are encouraged to be familiar with the content. It can be found at: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID103354644620240806223712.0001
Continue reading →Updated ACS/PTS Documents Available – Effective May 31, 2024
The FAA published on April 1st, 2024 much-awaited updated Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards for numerous certification tests. Applicants, CFIs, and DPEs are encouraged to become familiar with the updated and new documents for upcoming testing activities. The … Continue reading →
Notice 8900.689 – In-Person Requirements and Use of Remote Technology for Administrative Airman Certification Functions
The FAA has issued Notice 8900.689 – In-Person Requirements and Use of Remote Technology for Administrative Airman Certification Functions This notice specifically addresses questions of useremote technology for the issuance of certification for Administrative Airman Certification Functions; allowing some issuance … Continue reading →
Updated AC91-78A available (Use of Electronic Flight Bags)
The FAA published an updated Advisory Circular on Use of Electronic Flight Bags on 02/23/2024. Click here to see the updated AC91-78A
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