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NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions)
A notice containing information concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure, or hazard. Pilots are required to check NOTAMs during preflight planning.
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- Part 61Title 14 CFR Part 61 — the FAA regulation governing certification of pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors. Part 61 training allows flexible scheduling and is the most common path for private pilot students.
- Part 91Title 14 CFR Part 91 — the FAA regulation covering general operating and flight rules for all aircraft operations in U.S. airspace. Part 91 defines rules for VFR/IFR flight, equipment requirements, maintenance responsibilities, and pilot-in-command authority.
- Part 141Title 14 CFR Part 141 — the FAA regulation governing pilot schools that operate under an FAA-approved curriculum. Part 141 schools offer structured training programs that may allow students to complete certificates with fewer minimum flight hours.
- Part 147Title 14 CFR Part 147 — the FAA regulation governing aviation maintenance technician schools. Part 147 schools provide the training required to earn Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificates for aircraft maintenance.