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FAA relaxes BasicMed operational limits to allow pilots to fly larger aircraft

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry more passengers. Traditionally, pilots in the US need a third-class medical certificate to ensure that minimum medical standards necessary for safe flight operations are met. from 6,000lbs.,

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Senators urge pilot retirement age rise as experience leads to fewer accidents 

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A group of senators have written to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and US Mission to the International Civil Aviation Organization (USICAO) Chargé d’Affaires Anthony Clare to urge them to support raising the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age standard.

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FAA Lifts Some Restrictions on Experimental Aircraft

Flying Magazine

The FAA announced an immediate policy change that allows experienced pilots to operate multiple experimental aircraft with less documentation and procedures. Experimental aircraft pilots have had to jump through many cumbersome hoops in order to operate additional experimental aircraft, said Representative Sam Graves (R-Mo.),

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EAA Warbirds of America Urges Warbird Operators to Comment on FAA Pilot Authorization Proposal

Vintage Aviation News

The proposed program would authorize qualified pilots to serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) of certain Experimental aircraft after completing specific ground and flight training requirements—without the need for a practical test or check ride, provided they meet established qualifications.

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TrustFlight Tech Log and MEL Manager integrate with NAVBLUE N-Ops & N-Flight

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This integration allows the OCC to visualize operational limitations of the aircraft against various conditions by way of automating the import of structured MEL data directly into N-FP, eliminating the risk of latent defects and other categorization errors.

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Are the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and Airplane Flight Manual the Same?

Flying Magazine

Question: Is there a difference between a Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) and Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)? Answer: According to the FAA, the AFM is the legally required document for a particular aircraft, while a Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) is usually a more general, standardized document for that type of aircraft.

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Part 107 License Guide: How to Become a Certified Drone Pilot

Pilot Institute

As a drone pilot, how can you get in on this action? This is a requirement in the United States for any type of commercial drone operation. Being a Part 107 licensed pilot means you have to comply with operational rules and limits. Well, it all has to start with getting your Part 107 license.

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