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Below is a list of online resources available in the Guidance, Standards, Regulations category. The FAA is not responsible for the contents of the non-government sites listed. The list is provided only as a convenience to the users of this site. Click here to return to the category list

AC - Checklist
This document contains a list of current FAA advisory circulars.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/3BB0AE7B9133307A86256F87006A3EBB?OpenDocument
AC - Minimum Equipment Requirements
This link goes to AC 91-67 on minimum equipment requirements.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/13C094A06437C5FA862569D900744D86?OpenDocument
AC - Online Index
This link goes to the FAA's searchable list of ACs.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/MainFrame?OpenFrameSet
AC 00-45F - Aviation Weather Services
This link goes to the PDF version of the new Aviation Weather Services advisory circular.
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/2FDBB0759757C5158625738B007442E7?OpenDocument
AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA)
This link goes to an online version of the AIM.
http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim/
Aviation Safety Reporting Program (FAA)
This advisory circular describes the FAA Aviation Safety Reporting Program, which uses the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a third party to receive reports.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/64358057433fe192862569e7006da716/$FILE/AC00-46D.pdf
Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS)
The ASRS ("NASA forms") collects, analyzes, and responds to voluntarily submitted aviation safety incident reports in order to lessen the likelihood of aviation accidents.
http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/
FAA Airman DUI/DWI Program
This page provides links to FAQs and information on DUI/DWI reporting requirements.
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/investigations/airmen_duidwi/
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR)
Note: The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) is a prototype demonstration project. It is not yet an official legal edition of the CFR.
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=fc8ebffda75ed1f3846793fbaeca1c99&c=ecfr&tpl=%2Findex.tpl
FITS information
This document provides information on the FAA's FITS program for training in technically advanced aircraft.
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/training/fits/media/fits_qa.pdf
Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics
This link goes to information about flight instructor refresher clinics (FIRCs).
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/firc/
Flight Review Guidance (FAA)
This link goes to a guide on "Conducting an Effective Flight Review"
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/media/flight_review.pdf
Handbook - Aviation Instructor's Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9A)
Link to 2008 online version of the FAA's Aviation Instructor's Handbook.
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/media/FAA-H-8083-9A.pdf
Handbooks (FAA) -- Menu Page
This page provides links to PDF versions of various FAA handbooks.
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/
Information Alerts for Operators (InFO) - FAA
An Information for Operators (InFO) message contains information to help operators meet administrative or certain regulatory requirements with relatively low urgency or impact on safety.
http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/info/
Instrument Procedures Handbook
FAA-H-8261-1A Instrument Procedures Handbook. This handbook provides the most up-to-date guidance on how to operate safely within the National Airspace System.
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/instrument_procedures_handbook/
Medical Certification
This page includes links on a range of medical certification topics and FAQs.
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification/
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Handbook (FAA)
This page provides links to PDF chapters of FAA-H-8083-25, the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (4 parts).
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/
Plane Sense, General Aviation Information
Plane Sense, General Aviation Information, FAA-H-8083-19A
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/media/faa-h-8083-19.pdf
Practical Test Standards (menu)
This page provides links to FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) documents.
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/testing/airmen/test_standards/
Regulatory and Guidance Library (FAA)
The Regulatory & Guidance Library (RGL) is a set of searchable databases which contain regulatory, guidance and aviation product information.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgWebcomponents.nsf/HomeFrame?OpenFrameSet
Risk Management and System Safety
This page contains links to flight instructor refresher clinic modules that introduce system safety and risk management concepts and offer suggestions on incorporating these principles into flight training.
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/training/fits/training/flight_instructor/
Risk Management Teaching Tips
This link goes to pamphlets on teaching risk management in GA.
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/pilot_risk/
Safety Alerts for Operators (SAFO) - FAA
A Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) is an information tool that alerts, educates, and makes recommendations to the aviation community. The information and recommendations are often time critical.
http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/
Safety Management Systems (AC)
This link goes to FAA Advisory Circular 120-92, which introduces the safety management system (SMS) concept.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/6485143D5EC81AAE8625719B0055C9E5?OpenDocument
Security - AOPA Airport Watch
This link goes to the AOPA / TSA Airport Watch program page.
http://www.aopa.org/airportwatch/
Security - TSA Information for General Aviation
This link goes to TSA's main menu for general aviation security information.
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/ga/editorial_1214.shtm
Security Awareness Training - Recurrent (TSA)
This link goes to the TSA website page on security awareness training for flight school employees and independent flight instructors.
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/ga/editorial_1727.shtm
Special Use Airspace
This link goes to FAA's SUA information page.
http://sua.faa.gov/sua/Welcome.do
Stall & Spin Awareness (FAA)
This advisory circular explains the stall and spin awareness training required under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 and offers guidance to flight instructors who provide that training.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/a2fdf912342e575786256ca20061e343/$FILE/AC61-67C.pdf
TFRs - Graphical Interface (FAA)
This link goes to the FAA's new graphic site on Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs). It includes links to TFR maps and plain English text.
http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html
Weather Decision-Making for GA Pilots
This link goes to a weather decision-making guide for general aviation pilots.
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/media/ga_weather_decision_making.pdf