FAR / AIM / Documents / Reports

AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual): unlike the FARs, the AIM is not mandatory.  However, so much of it has become ‘standard’ that to go against it seems like you’re breaking the rules.

• AIM is non-regulatory. (IFR Mag).
• Searchable AIM.

Aircraft lookup/research:

• aviationdb / airport-data / aviationfanatic / tail number lookup

Currency / Logging Time:

• Can two private pilots split a flight for night currency? Vid 1 or Vid 2.
• Can you log PIC time in the clouds if you aren't instrument rated?

FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations): Unlike the AIM, these are legally binding.

• 5 of the most confusing FAA regulations.
• 7 of the most confusing FAA regulations, explained.
• Deviations:
• Dude:  You’re busted!  Phases of resolving a possible pilot deviation.
• Checkride related - see Private in Checkrides.
• Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14.
• Landing:
• There's an airplane on the runway. Can I land?
• Some (seven) of the most confusing regulations, explained.
• Quizzes:
• For a night VFR flight... 6Qs.
• You want to take your friends... 6Qs.
• You're a private pilot, and… 6Qs.
• You're taking some friends up for a night flight... 6Qs

IFR (Instrument Flight Regulations):

• Quizzes:
• Which of the following are required to maintain…6Qs.
• You're flying IFR to an airport with no instrument approach. Now what?
• See also Instruments and Approaches.

Reports:

• ASRS (NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System)
• Use this to anonymously report anything safely related

Visual Flight Rules (VFR):

• See Cross Country and Planning.

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