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The Pre-Flight Brief

Devoted to aviation law, safety and security.

April 5, 2020

Published by Greg Reigel at April 5, 2020

DOT And FAA Provide Guidance, But No Relief, To Aviation Employers Facing COVID-19 Drug And Alcohol Testing Issues

March 28, 2020

Published by Greg Reigel at March 28, 2020

FAA Provides Deadline Relief To Pilots And Air Carriers

March 23, 2020

Published by Greg Reigel at March 23, 2020

Filing Aircraft Registration Documents With The FAA Registry During The COVID-19 Pandemic: What You Need To Know

February 28, 2020

Published by Greg Reigel at February 28, 2020

FAA Certificates/Ratings Based Upon Military Pilot Experience: What Happens If A Certificate Is Later Revoked?

February 21, 2020

Published by Greg Reigel at February 21, 2020

When Is An Arbitration Clause In An Aircraft Purchase Agreement Enforceable?

February 7, 2020

Published by Greg Reigel at February 7, 2020

Using Conditions Precedent In Aircraft Purchase Agreements to Protect Sellers, And Buyers.

January 10, 2020

Published by Greg Reigel at January 10, 2020

Aiming A Laser At An Aircraft May Result In Assessment Of A Civil Penalty

December 13, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at December 13, 2019

Aircraft Mechanic Refresher: 9 Points To Remember

December 6, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at December 6, 2019

Aircraft Mechanic/Artisan Liens: What To Do When The Aircraft Owner Or Operator Has Not Paid

November 22, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at November 22, 2019

FAA Is Requiring Increased Surveillance Of UAS Operators By Local FSDOs

November 8, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at November 8, 2019

FAA Oversight Of Part 135 Drone Operations: What Can Operators Expect?

November 1, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at November 1, 2019

Understanding How The FAA Processes Medical Certificate Applications

October 18, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at October 18, 2019

The Flight Department Company Trap

October 11, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at October 11, 2019

Illegal Charter Doesn’t Just Happen In Business Jets

August 13, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at August 13, 2019

Tips For Renting Your Aircraft

July 16, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at July 16, 2019

NTSB Issues Experimental Amateur-Built Aircraft Safety Recommendations

July 12, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at July 12, 2019

Can A Person Be Chief Pilot For A Part 121/135 Operator With A Third-Class Medical Certificate?

May 20, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at May 20, 2019

FAA Replacement Certificates On-line

May 17, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at May 17, 2019

Avoiding Drug And Alcohol Testing “Gotchas.”

May 3, 2019

Published by Greg Reigel at May 3, 2019

Use Of A Registered Agent’s Address On An Application For Aircraft Registration Is Not Acceptable

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