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 comparisonPart 61
Certification of pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors: the regulations behind every student's training and checkride.
Browse Part 61Part 91
General operating and flight rules for all aircraft.
Coming soonPart 135
Commuter and on-demand commercial operations.
Coming soonPart 141
Pilot schools operating under an FAA-approved curriculum.
Coming soon