Mar 21, 2014 · As I understand it, the FAA certifies certain aircraft types for IFR flight in general. All aircraft of that type are then certified, not something you have to do with each individual aircraft. Wh...

May 26, 2020 · I'd assume xplanes on iPhone or Android would not be log-able, but wanted to know if there is a affordable simulator kit for home usage that'd help me logging time for IFR requirements?

Assuming I've got the hardware and software that meets the FAA requirements for a BATD (Basic Aviation Training Device), what is the process I would go through to get the simulator certified?

Jun 12, 2016 · The FAA representative should become familiar with the aircraft type and its operational history, if any, before initiating the record and aircraft inspection. FAA Form 8130-6 is required whenever an airworthiness certificate is issued or amended. Experimental aircraft will also require a program letter.

Jan 30, 2024 · The issue is that this is a new type of aircraft (or at least propulsion) and the FAA works slowly. In addition to the usual concerns of certification, the FAA would probably like to avoid any high-profile issues, as recent history has shown how quickly people can lose trust, especially with a new technology like electric aircraft.

Apr 2, 2015 · It seems that FAA requirements for any particular aircraft revolve heavily around the aircraft's type certificate. Civil aircraft are broken up into several categories based on weight or passenger...

Jun 20, 2016 · You may want to check out this document from the FAA also linked in that document is this document which may shed more light on the matter The general qualifications for an Instructor Rating require you have a combination of experience, knowledge and skill. Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 requires that pilots must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the ...

Is a FAA certificate de facto valid in other countries ? Or are all planes required to be certified by local authorities too ? Update : Despite FAA certification being valid throughout the world, it appears EASA will conduct its own review of the fixes implemented by Boeing.

Aug 19, 2021 · If a certain engine architecture or airframe design was granted FAA certification and then licensed to, manufactured and then sold by another company, would it still be certified? If not, would this

Jan 21, 2016 · Anyone can work on their own aircraft under the supervision of a certified mechanic. You doing your own work does not automatically make it airworthy, but without a mechanic's license you cannot return the aircraft to service.