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14 CFR and Publications

Objective​

To understand the governing documents for safe and legal flight, where to find them, and how they are updated over time.

Motivation​

Pilots need to understand the scope and organization of regulatory information that pertain to their flight. Flight instructors need to understand the scope and level of information found in the various handbooks, advisory circulars, and other documents.

Timing​

45 minutes

Format​

Elements​

  • Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
    • 14 CFR Part 1: Definitions
    • 14 CFR Part 61
    • 14 CFR Part 61: Pilot Qualifications
    • 14 CFR Part 61: Instructor Qualifications
    • 14 CFR Part 91: Overview
    • 14 CFR Part 91 - General Rules
    • 14 CFR Part 91 - Flight Rules
    • 14 CFR Part 91 - Flight Rules, Airspace
    • 14 CFR Part 91 - Flight Rules, VFR
    • 14 CFR Part 91 - Equipment, Instrument, Certification
    • 14 CFR Part 91 - Special Flight Operations
    • 14 CFR Part 91 - Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance
  • 49 CFR Part 830 - NTSB
  • Aeronautical Information Manual
  • AIM - Explanation of Changes
  • Advisory Circulars (ACs)
  • Example Advisory Circulars
  • Safety Alert for Operators (SAFOs)
  • Information For Operators (InFOs)
  • Letters of Interpretation
  • Airmen Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards

Questions​

  • Where would you find information about the required equipment needed for VFR operations?
  • Where would you find the the amount of flight hours needed to obtain a private pilot certificate?
  • You overhear about a flight that had a rudder failure during landing. Will this require any notification to the NTSB? What about a report?
  • Where would you find information about annual inspections?

References​