Frequently Asked Questions


This page is devoted to the most frequently asked aviation legal questions. Some of the answers are short enough to be displayed on the page, while others are offered as downloadable universal Rich Text Format files.

How Can a Pilot Respond to an Emergency Revocation of His Certificate?

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Suggestions to pilots and aircraft operators on avoiding infractions of the F.A.R.'s

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What do I do if I have busted my altitude?

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What are the responsibilities of a pilot who gets a DUI conviction?

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Can I make my airplane and my pilot available for use by my friends, charging for the airplane and the pilot without getting a 135 certificate?

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What damage limitations apply to an accident on an international flight that originated, connected or terminated in the United States?

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If a corporation makes its aircraft available to its employees for personal use, such as vacation trips, may the corporation deduct the actual costs of operating the aircraft on the trips, or is the corporation’s deduction limited to the Standard Industry Fare Level (SIFL) used by the employee on his tax return in placing a value on this fringe benefit?

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How Does An Aircraft Owner Secure Fair Treatment in An Aircraft Insurance Claim?

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