Understanding Pilot Privileges – Know Your Limitations
Kent S. Jackson February 1, 2022
Pilots don’t the privileges and limitations of their certificates are separate and distinct from operational rules required to conduct a flight.
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Declaring an Emergency – Maydays Should be Free
Kent S. Jackson December 7, 2021
I compete in Formula One air racing, so one week out of each year, CFR means “Crash, Fire, Rescue” instead of “Code of Federal Regulations.” Each year at the air races in Reno, NV, the safety team repeats their mantra that “Maydays are Free!” The safety folks remind us that
UAS (Drone) Pilot Regulations
Kent S. Jackson September 9, 2016
Tired of climbing into a cramped cockpit and contending with cumulonimbus and demanding passengers? Now you can make money piloting from the ground. Why not don a pair of fuzzy slippers, settle into a recliner and become a remote pilot in command (R-PIC)? Here is an overview of UAS Drone
How To Legally Operate UAS
Kali M. Hague April 21, 2016
The FAA just raised the unmanned aircraft blanket ceiling authorization from 200 to 400 feet. Until the FAA issues a final rule for unmanned aircraft systems operations (UAS), an unmanned aircraft can only be operated commercially by obtaining a Section 333 exemption. We’ll help you navigate this exciting new area
When to Negotiate and When to Say ‘No’
Kent S. Jackson July 1, 2015
When to Negotiate and When to Say ‘No’; A charter operator’s guide to the best agreement possible. Click here to download full article.
Sales Smarts: As the aircraft market stirs, buyers and sellers need wisdom
Kent S. Jackson October 1, 2013
The market adage, “Don’t try to catch the falling knife,” was born of hard experience. But in the used aircraft world, the knife seems to have finally hit the floor, and buyers are gradually emerging from the shadows of recession. There is no doubt that buyers and sellers are wary
An Analysis of the Recent IRS Chief Counsel Advice Asserting that Management Companies are Subject to Transportation Tax
Kent S. Jackson April 6, 2012
On March 9, the IRS Office of Chief Counsel released a Chief Counsel Advice (CCA) which concluded that an aircraft owner who hired a management company to help operate and maintain the aircraft owed transportation tax on the amounts paid to the management company for management and pilot services. This
