The FAA has recently issued an updated draft of FAA Order 8000.95B CHG1 for public review and comment. This order establishes policy for integrated designee management across the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Aircraft Certification Service (AIR), Flight Standards Service … Continue reading →
The FAA has updated the FAA-H-8083-28, Aviation Weather Handbook as of 12-21-2022. Click here to see the newest version.
Continue reading →The FAA has recently posted over 30 new ACS/PTS documents that will serve as updates to current documents, transitions from PTS for some documents, and new documents for new types of certification (primarily powered-lift aircraft). DPEs and flight training industry … Continue reading →
The FAA has recently released a memorandum regarding non-allowance of waiving of task items for applicants adding additional categories of certification during practical tests. It is expected when ACS/PTS documents are updated in the future that this may change, but … Continue reading →
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.
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