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As of December 2020, the FAA requires all commercial UAS operators to obtain a remote pilot license under Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.To qualify for a Part 107 UAS license, an applicant must be over 16 years of age, demonstrate proficiency in the English language, have the physical and mental capacity to operate a UAS safely, pass a written exam of aeronautical knowledge, and ...
UAVs weighing between 0.55 lb and 55 lb [31] or used in a commercial nature is subject to Part 107 regulations. Exemptions for Part 107 are granted on a case by case basis by the FAA subject to risk mitigation. [32] UAV weighing 55 lb or more are subject to Part 333 regulations. [33] Eligibility requirements: [34] [35] (Non Part 61 certificate ...
FITS - Federal Aviation Administration Industry Training Standards program is a partnership between FAA, Industry, and Academia designed to enhance general aviation safety. FITS is focused on the redesign of general aviation training. Instead of training pilots to pass practical test, FITS focuses on expertly manage real-world challenges.
The FAA's Advisory Circular System is defined in FAA Order 1320.46D. [ 2 ] By writing advisory circulars, the FAA can provide guidance for compliance with airworthiness regulations , pilot certifications, operational standards, training standards, and any other rules within the 14 CFR Aeronautics and Space title, aka 14 CRF or FARs.
The White House cleared the FAA's final rules on Friday that were first proposed in June 2023. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker confirmed the final rule at a conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Form 8110-3 is the only FAA form that any DER may sign under their designated authority. [14] Order 8110.37() provides instructions for completing Form 8110-3, and includes examples of completed Forms. The FAA also maintains an electronically fillable Form 8110-3 in its Document Library for download.
The National Aviation Facilities Experimental Center (NAFEC) was founded July 1, 1958, by the Airways Modernization Board (AMB) and located in Galloway Township, New Jersey, near Atlantic City, New Jersey. On November 1, 1959, after passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, it came under the newly created US Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). [10]
In United States and Canadian aviation, the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) [1] (formerly the Airman's Information Manual) is the respective nation's official guide to basic flight information and air traffic control procedures. These manuals contains the fundamentals required in order to fly legally in the country of origin.