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Part 147
Title 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.
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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.
- Partial PanelInstrument flying with one or more primary attitude or performance instruments unavailable, typically after a vacuum, electrical, or pitot-static failure. Partial-panel training teaches pilots to maintain control and complete the flight using remaining instruments and standby systems.
- Personal MinimumsPilot-specific limits that are more restrictive than legal weather, altitude, or aircraft limits — such as ceiling, visibility, crosswind, fuel reserves, or an oxygen-use altitude. Written personal minimums keep go/no-go and equipment decisions consistent under schedule or passenger pressure.