Regulations

How To Never Do A Flight Review Again

Monday, July 11th, 2011

I haven’t had a flight review in over ten years but I fly almost every day. Before you get on the phone to the local FSDO to report me for a violation of the regulations remember there are many activities that can substitute for a flight review. I was reminded of this when my friend [...]

Long Tarmac Delay Rule : A View From The Cockpit.

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

As with numerous rule making decisions the persons affected the most are the least likely to be part of the process in designing the rule or analyzing the outcomes. There has been much said in the media and by politicians concerning the results of the long tarmac delay rule. Having been Captain of 2 out [...]

When Did The FAA Require A Presolo Written Exam?

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

It was a typical rainy day in Newark and I was getting ready to board a flight to Tampa when I saw the crew for the flight and we started talking. One of the flight attendants is taking flying lessons and was describing her experience. The excitement in her description of her experience in learning [...]

Temporary Flight Restrictions: How to Keep Yourself and your license.

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

If you are like me and enjoy hanging around small airports you tend to see the same familiar faces. Many enjoy visiting the airport for some “hanger flying” , while others use any excuse to jump in a plane and fly somewhere for the “hundred dollar hamburger”. One day I noticed that a friend of [...]

When ATC Asks: “What’s Your Equipment Suffix?”

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007

For the past few years of flying, I have relied on a dispatcher to file my flight plan and provide the required information to the FAA. Recently, a failure of equipment on my aircraft required me to fly in the Non RVSM airspace at or below FL290. When the controller asked “what’s your new equipment [...]