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Role of the Pilot Examiner and the Flight Instructor

Role of the Pilot Examiner Pilot and flight instructor certificates are issued by the FAA upon satisfactory completion of required knowledge and practical tests. The administration of practical tests is an FAA responsibility that may occur at the FSDO level. However, in order to satisfy the public need for pilot testing and certification services, the […]

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Introduction to Flight Training

Title 14 CFR, Chapter 1, Aeronautics and Space and subchapters

Role of the FAA

Airplane Flying, Flying Training

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is empowered by the U.S. Congress to promote aviation safety by prescribing safety standards for civil aviation. Standards are established for the certification of airmen and aircraft, as well as outlining operating rules. This is accomplished through the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), formerly referred to as Federal Aviation Regulations

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Introduction to Flight Training

Airplane flying training and landing cockpit view

Introduction to Flight Training

Airplane Flying, Flying Training

The overall purpose of primary and intermediate flight training, as outlined in this site, is the acquisition and honing of basic airmanship skills. [Figure 1] Airmanship is a broad term that includes a sound knowledge of and experience with the principles of flight; the knowledge, experience, and ability to operate an aircraft with competence and

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Introduction to Flight Training