The FAA is now including updated guidance on the conduct of power off 180 degree landings as provided in a response from AFS-810 on July 5, 2022 in DPE recurrence training. For those that are between cycles, this information may … Continue reading →
The FAA has released an updated FAA FAA Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2A) as of June 2, 2022. Those engaged in the pilot training and/or testing process are encouraged to review the updated document. Click here to see the new FAA … Continue reading →
Dear Designees: On 02/28/2022 the Office of the Chief Council (AGC-240) issued a memorandum rescinding two legal interpretations pertaining to instrument training requirements under 14 CFR § 61.65. Specifically, the memorandum clarified the instrument approach procedures that may satisfy § … Continue reading →
Designees are encouraged to review the updated FAA Order 8000.95B that was published and signed recently. It can be found at: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/Order_8000.95B.pdf
Continue reading →Changes to Instrument Rating Cross Country Approach Requirement Notice Number: NOTC2305 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently reviewed two legal interpretation and determined they were overly restrictive. The Glaser (2008) and Pratte (2012) legal interpretations focused on the requirements of … Continue reading →
The FAA has recently updated DMS to version 5.7. For more information about what is included in this release, click here.
Continue reading →The FAA has recently published a draft update to the order that governs much of the work that DPEs conduct in FAA Order 8000.95B. Much of the changes codify changes were allowed via deviation memorandum over the past year including … Continue reading →
The FAA has recently released a new Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C). DPEs, CFIs, and students should check it out in their training and testing efforts. Some of the updates in this version include adding information about the FAA Wings Program, … Continue reading →
FSANA (www.FSANA.com) is hosting the first annual symposium for the flight examiner community in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 26-27, 2021. Tuesday includes sessions beginning at 2:00 and an evening reception. Wednesday is packed with a full day … Continue reading →
The FAA has recently updated the Learning Statement Reference Codes document used in reviewing areas of deficiency on some FAA practical test reports. The most current version at this time is from 08-10-2021. Click Here to See the Updated Learning … Continue reading →
