FAR Library

FAA Regulations, Explained in Plain English

Every guide here is reviewed against the current 14 CFR text and written for flight instructors and student pilots, not lawyers. Start with the part that governs your training.

Part 61 vs Part 141: Which Flight Training Path Is Right?

Choosing which path to train under, or which one to operate your school under? This guide spans both Parts.

Read the comparison
Part 61

Certification of pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors: the regulations behind every student's training and checkride.

Browse Part 61
Part 91

General operating and flight rules for all aircraft.

Coming soon
Part 135

Commuter and on-demand commercial operations.

Coming soon
Part 141

Pilot schools operating under an FAA-approved curriculum.

Coming soon

Plain-English explanation, not legal or aeronautical advice. Confirm requirements with your CFI and the current FARs at ecfr.gov.