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The Pre-Flight Brief

Devoted to aviation law, safety and security.

April 6, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at April 6, 2009

Claim Against United States Arising From Aircraft Accident Must Be Asserted Within Two Years

April 2, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at April 2, 2009

Federal Aviation Act Does Not Preempt Choice Of Law Provision In Maintenance Contract

April 1, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at April 1, 2009

Confusion About Question On Medical Application Does Not Excuse False Answer

March 27, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at March 27, 2009

Revocation Of Airman’s Certificate Does Not Preclude Prosecution For Assault Committed With An Aircraft

March 26, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at March 26, 2009

Aircraft Lien Requires Technical Compliance With Applicable Lien Statute

March 24, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at March 24, 2009

Avoiding An Untimely Appeal To The NTSB

March 23, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at March 23, 2009

FAA Changes Inspection Authorization Renewal From Annual To Biennial

March 13, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at March 13, 2009

International Operations Now Require “English Proficient” Endorsement On Airman Certificate

March 10, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at March 10, 2009

Cape Town Convention Update

March 4, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at March 4, 2009

ALJ Rejects FAA Attempt To Limit Substitution Of Instrument Proficiency Check Under FAR 135.295(c)

March 3, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at March 3, 2009

FAA Updates Aviation Instructor And Pilot Handbooks

March 2, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at March 2, 2009

Confusion About Due Dates Does Not Establish “Good Cause” For An Untimely Filing

February 26, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at February 26, 2009

Is An Airman Required To Disclose An Expunged Conviction On An Application For Medical Certificate?

February 25, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at February 25, 2009

FAA Issues “Known Icing Conditions” Legal Interpretation

February 17, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at February 17, 2009

Three DUI’s/DWI’s In A Lifetime Will Result In Denial Of Medical Application

February 10, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at February 10, 2009

Washington, DC ADIZ Training Now Mandatory

February 10, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at February 10, 2009

DOT Revises First-Half 2009 SIFL Rates

February 5, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at February 5, 2009

FAA Holding Ground Safety Cartoon Contest

February 4, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at February 4, 2009

Criminal Charges Filed Against Executives Arising From 2005 Teterboro Overrun Accident

February 3, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at February 3, 2009

NATA Establishes Hotline For Reporting “Illegal Charter”

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