Advisory Circulars
Certification: Pilots and Flight Instructors
Number | Office | Title | Date |
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61-83G | AFS-800 |
Nationally Scheduled FAA-Approved Industry-Conducted Flight Instructor Refresher Course
This advisory circular (AC) provides information for the preparation and approval of training course outlines (TCO) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved, industry-conducted flight instructor refresher courses (FIRC) in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.197(a)(2)(iii). The FIRC is intended to keep flight instructors informed of the changing world of General Aviation (GA) flight training, and to enhance aviation safety through continued refresher training of the flight instructor cadre. It is one of several methods by which a flight instructor may renew his or her flight instructor certificate. Adherence to this AC provides one acceptable method by which the FAA may approve the FIRC program. Effective August 4, 1997, the holder of a pilot school certificate issued under 14 CFR part 141 may also obtain approval to provide a FIRC program under the authority of part 141 appendix K, paragraph 11. The holder of a part 141 pilot school certificate that desires to offer a FIRC program under their Air Agency Certificate should refer to this AC, which may be helpful as guidance in developing the TCO for FAA approval. |
09-30-2011 |
61-137A | AFS-800 |
Approval of Manufacturer's Required Training Program.
This advisory circular (AC) provides information to organizations providing training in aircraft that contain a training requirement in the limitations section of the Airplane Flight Manual (Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM), etc.). |
09-15-2011 |
61-136 | AFS-800 |
FAA Approval of Basic Aviation Training Devices (BATD) and Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD)
This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance for Aviation Training Device (ATD) manufacturers seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of basic aviation training devices (BATD) or advanced aviation training devices (AATD) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.4(c). This AC also provides information and guidance for those persons who intend to use a BATD or AATD for activities involving pilot training or certification, other than for aircraft type specific training or for an aircraft type rating. The FAA will determine and approve appropriate uses for an ATD. |
07-14-2008 |
61-135 | AFS-810 |
Conversion Procedures and Processes for FAA Pilot Certificates and TCCA Pilot Licenses
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this advisory circular (AC) to announce the establishment of new pilot licensing/certification conversion procedures for Canadian pilot license holders and United States pilot certificate holders. |
12-05-2006 |
61-65E | AFS-800 |
Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors
Provides guidance for pilots and flight instructors on the certification standards, written test procedures, and other requirements contained in FAR Part 61.
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11-29-2005 |
61-134 | AFS-800 |
General Aviation Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
Highlights the inherent risk that controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) poses for general aviation (GA) pilots. This AC includes the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) common definition of the term CFIT, identifies some, but not all, of the risks associated with GA CFIT accidents, and provides some recommendations and strategies to combat CFIT within the GA community. This AC is not an all-inclusive document on CFIT; rather, this AC is designed to help flight instructors, FAA Aviation Safety Program Managers, and other trainers develop CFIT training materials by identifying some of the factors involved in GA CFIT accidents.
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04-01-2003 |
61-107A | AFS-820 | Operations of Aircraft at Altitudes Above 25,000 feet MSL and/or Mach Numbers (Mmo) Greater than. 75 | 01-02-2003 |
61-67C | AFS-840 |
Stall and Spin Awareness Training
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09-25-2000 |
61-89E | AFS-630 |
Pilot Certificates: Aircraft Type Ratings
Provides a generic type rating curriculum that may serve as a basis for schools to develop a training requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 61 and 141.
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08-04-2000 |
61-126 | AFS-840 |
Qualification and Approval of Personal Computer-Based Aviation Training Devices
Provides information and guidance to potential training device manufacturers and aviation training consumers concerning a means, acceptable to the Administrator, by which personal computer-based aviation training devices (PCATD) may be qualified and approved for flight training toward satisfying the instrument rating training under the provisions of 14 CFR parts 61 and 141.
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05-12-1997 |
61-98A | AFS-840 |
Currency and Additional Qualification Requirements for Certificated Pilots
Provides information for certificated pilots and flight instructors to use in complying with flight review required by FAR Section 61.56, the recent flight experience requirements of FAR Section 61.57, and the general limitations contained in FAR Section 61.31(d), (e), and (g). It also provides guidance regarding transition to other makes and models of aircraft.
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03-26-1991 |
61-103 | AFS-840 |
Announcement of Availability: Industry-Developed Transition Training Guidelines for High Performance Aircraft
Alerts pilots transitioning to complex, high-performance aircraft which are capable of operating at high altitudes and high airspeeds of the need to be knowledgeable of the special physiological and aerodynamic considerations involved within this realm of operations.
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05-23-1989 |
61-84B | AFS-840 |
Role of Preflight Preparation
Modifies and updates the flight information available to pilots as a result of changes in the basic Airmen Information Manual format.
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03-18-1985 |
61-94 | AFS-840 |
Pilot Transition Course for Self Launching or Powered Sailplanes (Motorgliders)
Provides recommendations, but is not the only means, that may be used by glider pilots who desire to transition into sailplanes or gliders with self-launching capability.
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07-31-1984 |
61-47A | AFS-820 |
Use of Approach Slope Indicators for Pilot Training
This advisory circular informs pilot schools, flight instructors, and student IJilots of the recommendation of the Federal Aviation Administration for the use of approach slope indicator systems for pilot
training.
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03-26-1979 |
61-9B | AFS-630 |
Pilot Transition Courses for Complex Single Engine and Light, Twin-Engine Airplanes
A guide to the procedures and standards to be followed for a thorough and comprehensive checkout in modern single- and twin-engine aircraft.
SN 050-007-00226-2
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01-15-1974 |
61-10A | AFS-630 |
Private and Commercial Pilots Refresher Courses
Provides a syllabus of study requirements and describes the areas of training that should be emphasized.
SN 050-011-00060-7
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09-27-1972 |