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FAA Interpretation
Clear filterA structured reading of FAA Murphy (2008) addressing multiple independent regulatory questions without collapsing them into a single rule.
Answer: This LOI addresses multiple independent issues. Each conclusion applies only to its specific regulatory context and should not be generalized into a unified rule.
A practical interpretation of FAA legal opinion on whether newly certified ground instructors must meet recent experience requirements before instructing.
Answer: A newly certified ground instructor cannot instruct immediately unless they meet the recent experience requirements of §61.217.
A practical interpretation of FAA legal opinion on when parachutes are required during spin training under §91.307.
Answer: Parachutes are not required for spin training when conducted by a certificated flight instructor, even if the training is not required for the specific certificate being pursued.
A practical interpretation of FAA legal opinion on the meaning of 'required crewmember seat' and its regulatory implications.
Answer: The definition of “required crewmember seat” depends on interpretation, and creates a regulatory tension between Part 61 and Part 142 medical requirements.
A practical interpretation of FAA legal opinion on how safety pilots log time and share expenses during simulated instrument flight.
Answer: A safety pilot can log SIC or PIC depending on role, and is not always required to share expenses.
A practical interpretation of FAA InFO 15012 and what actually qualifies as a loggable instrument approach.
Answer: A practical interpretation of FAA InFO 15012 and what actually qualifies as a loggable instrument approach.
