Saturday, May 14, 2011

Getting Started:

(These questions are similar to the ones you will find on your FAA Private Pilot Written Exam!)
So when can I start flying?  Good question.  The FARs say that you can begin training at any time. However for private pilot training, you must be at least 16 years old AND have a student pilot certificate to solo.  (there are different rules for a sport pilot.)
What are FARs and what is a student pilot certificate?
FAR = Federal Aviation Regulation,  The FARs are all the rules, policies and procedures for flying in the United States.  Pilots have reference to them in what is most commonly known as the FAR/AIM.  AIM is the Aeronautical Information Manual.  The two go together in a handy reference book about 4 inches thick.

Your first assignment is to 1- seek out Brother Knapp.  Find out what  a CFR is, how it relates to a FAR and which one has the authority or ability to edit the other.  Be able to explain it in simple and understandable terms.
You may post your findings here and consult with one another. 
2- Collect a true story from Brother Knapp regarding the FARs and with his permission Report back here.
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6 comments:

  1. MasterDrewMay 14, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    R&U

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  2. Eddie BrouseMay 15, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    R&U?

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  3. MasterDrewMay 28, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Read & Understude

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  4. MasterDrewMay 29, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I talked to Brother Knapp he said the the CFR is the Code of Federal Regulations. About the ability to edit each other he was unsure. He also said he didn't have much of a true story.

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  5. Eddie BrouseJune 5, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title14/14tab_02.tpl

    this is the address to search CFR's for aviation. You will want to become familiar with this site.
    Title 14 is an important number.
    Of all the federal regulations, aviation is number 14 and all the rules, laws and procedures are going to be found in title 14.

    Congress appointed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)to be in charge of all of these rules, laws and regulations.

    The Congress can change and adjust the CFR's and influence the FAA. The FAA can not change a rule or regulation that is a CFR. The FAA can make changes in policy and procedure within the authority given them by the Congress.

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  6. MasterDrewJune 6, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    i will study thanks

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