FAA References & POH Library
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Can a CFI Instruct from a Jump Seat?
A focused interpretation of FAA Williams (2018) on whether a flight instructor can provide instrument training without occupying a pilot station.
Can AGIs Teach Simulator Instrument Training?
A practical interpretation of FAA legal opinion on whether AGI/IGI qualify as authorized instructors for simulator training.
Foreign Examiner as PIC?
A focused interpretation of FAA Olson (2016) on whether a non-FAA examiner may conduct a flight test in an N-registered aircraft and what certificate level is required.
Initial CFI Training Requirement
A practical interpretation of FAA legal opinion on whether initial CFI applicants must receive training from a qualified senior CFI.
Instrument Time Credit Rules
A practical interpretation of FAA legal opinion on how private pilot instrument training applies toward instrument rating requirements.
Murphy 2008 Key Clarifications
A structured reading of FAA Murphy (2008) addressing multiple independent regulatory questions without collapsing them into a single rule.
New BGI Recency Requirement
A practical interpretation of FAA legal opinion on whether newly certified ground instructors must meet recent experience requirements before instructing.