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The Pre-Flight Brief

Devoted to aviation law, safety and security.

April 14, 2017

Published by Greg Reigel at April 14, 2017

What Is The Difference Between An “Inspection” And An “Overhaul”?

April 1, 2017

Published by Greg Reigel at April 1, 2017

What Happens if You Ignore the Terms of Your Aircraft Insurance Policy?

March 16, 2017

Published by Greg Reigel at March 16, 2017

What Is The FAA’s Regulatory Consistency Communications Board?

February 28, 2017

Published by Greg Reigel at February 28, 2017

How Does The FAA Calculate A Civil Penalty?

February 14, 2017

Published by Greg Reigel at February 14, 2017

Are You Running An Illegal Flight Department Company?

January 31, 2017

Published by Greg Reigel at January 31, 2017

What Do You Need To Document Maintenance Or An Inspection?

January 11, 2017

Published by Greg Reigel at January 11, 2017

What Happens to a Certificate After it is Suspended or Revoked?

October 4, 2016

Published by Greg Reigel at October 4, 2016

As Long As You Hold An Airman Certificate You Must Report Motor Vehicle Actions To The FAA

August 7, 2016

Published by Greg Reigel at August 7, 2016

Update On The FAA’s New Compliance Philosophy

August 3, 2016

Published by Greg Reigel at August 3, 2016

Waiver of Emergency Procedures in an NTSB Appeal Will Not Cure a Missed Deadline

July 12, 2016

Published by Greg Reigel at July 12, 2016

What Can You Do Inside Your Aircraft Hangar?

July 7, 2016

Published by Greg Reigel at July 7, 2016

What’s the Difference Between “Wet” and “Dry” Aircraft Leases?

March 3, 2016

Published by Greg Reigel at March 3, 2016

Drone Operators Are Subject To FAA Enforcement

December 23, 2015

Published by Greg Reigel at December 23, 2015

D.C. Circuit Grounds Flytenow & Airpooler Private Pilot Flight Sharing Business Model

December 4, 2015

Published by Greg Reigel at December 4, 2015

Will You Have To Register Your Drone With The FAA?

October 2, 2015

Published by Greg Reigel at October 2, 2015

Documenting the 100-Hour Inspection

August 31, 2015

Published by Greg Reigel at August 31, 2015

DOT Releases Second Half 2015 SIFL Rates

August 27, 2015

Published by Greg Reigel at August 27, 2015

100-Hour Inspections and Aircraft Used for Rental and Flight Instruction

August 4, 2015

Published by Greg Reigel at August 4, 2015

FAA Updates Its Compliance Philosophy: A Move in the Right Direction?

July 7, 2015

Published by Greg Reigel at July 7, 2015

What Not To Do When You Register an Aircraft Owned by an LLC

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