The FAA’s new 2025 MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) rule has brought significant updates to the world of light-sport aviation. The expanded privileges, aircraft eligibility, and training flexibility mean that earning a Sport Pilot Certificate now offers more opportunity than ever
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When President Trump decided to attend Super Bowl LIX (that’s 59, for non-Romans), the security and airspace regulations in the area became even tighter than usual.
In special circumstances, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the power to issue something called a …
With the election around the corner, knowledge about how the government works is at a premium. The Learn to Fly Blog has talked about additions and upcoming changes to aviation regulations, but we haven’t covered how these get created in the
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For the past several years, the FAA has been working on an update for the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and Practical Test Standards (PTS). Monday, using a process called incorporation by reference (IBR), Parts …
If you’re a remote pilot, you should know that March 16, 2024, is an important date regarding the enforcement of Remote ID for drones. The FAA has been working to safely and securely integrate UAS (uncrewed aircraft systems) into the national airspace system. This has included a move toward drones
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If you hang out around aviation enthusiasts, you may have heard the term mosaic a whole lot more often in recent months. What is this term and how does it apply to you? No bits of ceramic are used to make art in this type of MOSAIC. It stands for
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Student pilot, recreational pilot, and private pilot operations, other than glider and balloon pilots, require a third-class medical certificate or if operating without a medical certificate compliance with 14 CFR Part 68, referred to as BasicMed.
The BasicMed privileges apply to persons exercising student, recreational, and private pilot privileges when
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