The Flight Playbook

Rules & Regulations

Currency, airspace, medicals and FAA rules in plain English.

Rules & regulations

Pilot Currency Rules

What 14 CFR 61.56 and 61.57 require: flight review, day and night passenger currency, the 1-hour-after-sunset window, IFR currency and when an IPC is needed.

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BasicMed Explained

BasicMed under 14 CFR 61.113(i) and 61.23(c)(3): who qualifies, the 7-occupant / 12,500-lb limits, exam and course intervals, and special issuance.

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Airspace Classes Explained

Airspace classes A–G: entry rules, ADS-B and transponder, student endorsements, VFR weather minimums, sectional symbols, AGL vs MSL, with scenario practice.

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