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The Pre-Flight Brief

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July 17, 2007

DOT Inspector General Testifies About Falsification Of FAA Airman Medical Certificate Applications By Disability Recipients

July 13, 2007

Submission To Request For Re-Examination Precludes Later Objection To Basis For Request

July 12, 2007

NTSB Affirms Rejection Of Airman’s Emergency Defense To Airspace Incursion

July 10, 2007

FAA’s Failure Of Proof Results In Dismissal Of Suspension Order Against ATP

July 3, 2007

Failure To Update Address With FAA Can Preclude Appeal Of Suspension Of Certificate

June 29, 2007

Understanding Aircraft Leases

June 25, 2007

NTSB Issues Safety Recommendations Regarding Evaluation Of Airmen With “Known” Or “Suspected” Substance Dependence

June 21, 2007

NTSB Rejects Bias Defense In Airman’s Appeal Of Suspension

June 7, 2007

Another Pilot Prosecuted And Convicted For Medical Application Omissions

June 5, 2007

NTSB Comments On FAA Practices On Service Of Orders

June 1, 2007

FAA Issues Revised Guidance On Operational Control

May 30, 2007

ASRP Sanction Waiver Not Available For All Violations

May 16, 2007

Attorney’s Incorrect Calendaring Of Appeal Brief Due Date Held To Be Good Cause In Civil Penalty Action

May 15, 2007

Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal Of Suit Against Lima Lima Pilots

May 8, 2007

DeMinimus Breach Of Drug Testing Guidelines Does Not Automatically Invalidate Positive Test

May 7, 2007

EAJA Attorney’s Fees Applicants Are Not Guaranteed Further Proceedings

May 4, 2007

Intentional Operation Of Aircraft Into IMC Negates Sanction Waiver Of Timely Filed ASRP Form

May 3, 2007

NTSB Accident Briefs Allow Assessment Of An Airman’s Post-Accident/Incident Conduct

April 24, 2007

Timely Filing Of Appeals Continues To Be An Issue With NTSB

April 20, 2007

Order Revoking Medical Certificate Negates Stay Of Order Suspending Airman Certificates

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