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
Tail-End Fatigue and Why Part 135 Needs Enforceable Rest & Duty Regulations
Kent S. Jackson March 11, 2021
Preventing tail-end fatigue accidents is an important reason for new rest requirements and regulations for charter operators under FAR Part 135 for a Part 91 repositioning flight at the end of the day.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Rules and Obstacles
Kent S. Jackson September 23, 2016
The last week of July, 2016 saw our attorneys attending Experimental Aircraft Association’s 64th AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The event hosted approximately 563,000 attendees and brought together about 10,000 aircraft. AirVenture is where “new aviation technology and innovations are unveiled to the world,” said EAA Chairman, Jack Pelton. This year showcased
Making a Drone Work For You
Kent S. Jackson September 21, 2016
Last month, the FAA gave businesses and industries across the country the legal ability to integrate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) into their operations. Over 500,000 UAS are registered with the FAA, and more registrations are processed each day. Drone Safety + Security Measures The new rules regulate operations and
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
Get Ready For New FAA Rules For Drone/UAS Operations
Kent S. Jackson June 23, 2016
Get Ready for New FAA Rules for Drone/UAS Operations They’re here… The FAA has released the new 14 C.F.R. Part 107 for Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The FAA has also published this summary of the new Part 107: The new Part 107 is effective in 30
You Want the Truth? FAA seeks more honest behavior, less leasing
Kent S. Jackson June 3, 2016
The FAA is revising advisory circular AC 91-37A, Truth in Leasing, dated Jan. 16, 1978. Why? The regulation that the AC explains, FAR Part 91.23 has not changed. Moreover, the FAA isn’t revising the basic premise behind the FAR and the AC. They simply want truth in aircraft leasing: “There
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
Pilot Rest Policy: On Call Equals On Duty | The cold beer test
Kent S. Jackson January 15, 2016
The FAA has once again issued a legal interpretation that an “on call” pilot can’t count as rest all of the time that a call never came. The agency has been restating this pilot rest policy principle periodically for years. Each time, many in the FAR Part 135 on-demand charter
