2. References used Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) FAA-H-8083-25A, Chapter 1 Available Online for Free at: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/ http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/ Or you can buy a printed copy at Amazon.com (less than $20) Some local book stores also have copies for a little more $$$

3. Types of Pilot Certs. TypeHours RequiredRestrictionsMedical Rqmts. Sport20<10,000ft, Sport aircraft only, one pax, and night Drivers License Recreational30Limited to within 50 miles, no night, 4 passengers Third Private (PVT)40VFR, not for hireThird Commercial (COM)250Distance limited and day VFR only if no Instrument Rating Second Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) 1,500None…First

4. A few ratings (add-ons) RatingPrivileges Instrument (IR)Can fly in weather lower than VFR (clouds) High Performance201+ Horsepower ComplexRetractable wheels, constant speed prop etc. TailwheelConventional gear aircraft High Altitude25,000 ft+ PressurizedFly a pressurized aircraft

5. FAA Nitty Gritty Headquarters: Washington, DC FSS (Flight Standards Service): Airmen certification, inspection, surveillance, investigation & enforcement in addition to being responsible for setting regulations and standards FSDO: (130 of them) provide information and services for the aviation community. FSDO is the “mediator” between the FSS and “normal people” FAA Safety Team (FAAST): Safety Program that can earn you insurance discounts, count towards a BFR and more! www.faasafety.gov www.faasafety.gov

6. the dreaded FAR/ AIM Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures

7. Methods to the Madness TypePart Series Private Pilot< 61.100 Instrument61.65 (a, b, c…etc) Commercial120 ATP150 Flight Instructor180 Ground Instructors210 Sport Pilots300 CFI-Sport400 4 important parts… 3’s eligibility 5’s aeronautical knowledge (ground) 7’s flight proficiency 9’s experience requirements

8. FAA Handbooks Handbooks include: Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Airplane Flying Handbook Aviation Instructors Handbook Instrument Flying Handbook Instrument Procedures Handbook etc… Available Free Online: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/ http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/

9. A/C’s (Advisory Circulars) Written in “plain English” for regulation compliance Standardize implementation of the regulation Resolve general misunderstanding Expand on standards needed to promote aviation safety Available for free online at: http://rgl.faa.gov/AC (DO NOT PUT “www”)http://rgl.faa.gov/AC

10. Flight Publications

11. NOTAMS NOtices To AirMen Time critical aeronautical information that are essential to the safety of flight Often temporary or not known in time for publication in charts etc

12. more NOTAM stuff NOTAM (D) Distant Information regarding all navigational facilities and things like taxiway closures, things blocking runways (personnel, equipment etc), airport lighting aids like the VASI (non IFR) etc. FDC NOTAMS Amendments to charts, Instrument Approach Procedures, (IAP’s) Advertise Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) for things like large scale public events, natural disaster areas etc. Guides on how to read a NOTAM and a list of the most current NOTAMS is available online at: http://notams.aim.faa.gov/fnsstart/http://notams.aim.faa.gov/fnsstart/

13. P T S Provides a complete list of what’s required of an applicant Areas of Operation and Knowledge areas that must be demonstrated Includes all applicable tolerances Available for free online at: http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/airmen/test_standards/ http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/airmen/test_standards/

14. Student Pilot Cert. Required to Solo Acts as a “first license” that has certain restrictions Can be given by a DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner), FAA Inspector or AME (Aviation Medical Examiner) Can be given in combination with a medical certificate (see next slide)

15. medical certificate 1 st Class: required for ATP (Airline Transport Pilots 2 nd Class: required for Commercial Pilots 3 rd Class: required for Private Pilots and CFI’s No Class: Recreational and Sport Pilots

16. medical duration Under 40Over 40 1 st Class1 Year, then 3 rd class to 5 years (60 months) 6 months 1 st, then 2 nd class for another 6 months, then 3d class for a year (total validity for 2 years) 2 nd Class1 Year, then 3 rd class to 5 years (60 months) 1 year (12 months), then 3 rd class for another year (total of 2 years of validity) 3 rd Class5 years (60 months)2 years (24 months) Note that Medical Certificates are good until the last day of the expiring month. You can now pre-fill all required paperwork online at: https://medxpress.faa.gov/https://medxpress.faa.gov/