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The Pre-Flight Brief

Devoted to aviation law, safety and security.

August 8, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at August 8, 2006

NTSB Issues Part 135 Safety Recommendations

August 1, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at August 1, 2006

Aircraft Insurance Coverage: Will You Have It When You Need It?

July 21, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at July 21, 2006

FAA Continues On Its “Operational Control” Rampage

July 20, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at July 20, 2006

Untimely Filing Of Appeal By Airman Not Evaluated On Prejudice Standard

July 19, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at July 19, 2006

Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act of 2006 Passes House

July 13, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at July 13, 2006

Is “Careless” Different From “Reckless” Under FAR 91.13(a)?

July 10, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at July 10, 2006

NTSB Affirms Dismissal Of Untimely Appeal

July 7, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at July 7, 2006

You Never Know When The FAA May Be Watching

July 5, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at July 5, 2006

FAA Proposes Special Awareness Training for the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

June 30, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at June 30, 2006

Causal Connection Between Insurance Policy Exclusion And Loss Not Required In Nevada

June 26, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at June 26, 2006

Petitioning For An Exemption From The Federal Aviation Regulations

June 21, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at June 21, 2006

FAA Issues Final Rule Regarding Disqualification For Airman And Airman Medical Certificate Holders Based on Alcohol Violations or Refusals To Submit to Drug and Alcohol Testing

June 20, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at June 20, 2006

Evidentiary Questions Must Amount To Prejudicial Error To Justify Reversal

June 16, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at June 16, 2006

Dismissal Of Emergency Revocation Is Reversed When ALJ Confuses “Intentional False Statement” With “Fraudulent Statement”

June 15, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at June 15, 2006

NTSB Reverses EAJA Attorney’s Fees Award

June 14, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at June 14, 2006

NTSB Affirms Denial Of Medical To Airman Suffering From Dysthemia

June 9, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at June 9, 2006

FAA Releases Turbojet Aircraft Airport Obstacle Analysis Advisory Circular

June 8, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at June 8, 2006

Although Failure To Follow A Manufacturer’s Manual, Even If The Manual Is Wrong, Is Still A Technical FAR Violation, It Isn’t Necessarily Grounds For Revocation

June 7, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at June 7, 2006

FAA Issues Advance Notice Of Policy Regarding Turbojet Operations

June 6, 2006

Published by Greg Reigel at June 6, 2006

1st Circuit Affirms Application Of Economic Loss Doctrine Under Puerto Rican Law

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