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The Pre-Flight Brief

Devoted to aviation law, safety and security.

February 7, 2011

Senator Inhofe Avoids Certificate Action

January 25, 2011

FAA Mandates Crew Resource Management Training For Part 135 Operators

January 20, 2011

Complying With A Manufacturer’s “Current” Maintenance Instructions

January 18, 2011

NTSB Affirms $5,000.00 Civil Penalty Assessment Against Airman Who Failed To Timely Surrender Medical Certificate

January 12, 2011

FAA Relaxes, Slightly, The Prohibition On Company Reimbursement For Part 91 Flights By Certain Officers/Employees

January 11, 2011

An Airworthiness Certificate Requires More Than Just A Safe Condition

January 6, 2011

Aircraft Maintenance Records: What You Write Matters

December 31, 2010

Happy New Year!

December 31, 2010

2010 Aviation Excise Tax Rates

December 30, 2010

IRS Announces 2011 Aviation Excise Tax Rates

December 29, 2010

Another Reason To Log Flight Training Time Precisely

December 27, 2010

U.S. Customs And Border Protection Launches eAPIS Private Aircraft Newsletter

December 23, 2010

FAA Proposes More Restrictive Interpretation Of Part 135 Flight And Rest Time Regulations

December 22, 2010

NTSB Requests Comments On Proposed Amendments To Rules Of Procedure

December 22, 2010

Bonus Depreciation For Qualifying Aircraft Purchases Is Extended

December 21, 2010

Good News For Post-9/11 Veterans And Part 141 Flight Schools

December 14, 2010

Restricted Areas Are Not Always Off Limits To VFR Pilots

December 13, 2010

Expungement: Having The Bad Stuff In Your Airman Record Removed

December 9, 2010

A Request To “Stay” An NTSB Order Must Be Timely

December 8, 2010

NTSB Reverses Mechanic’s Suspension Based Upon FAA Failure To Prove That Aircraft Was Unairworthy At Time Of Inspection

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