Introduction to Flying

Code of Federal Regulations Title Volume Chapter Subchapters Title 14 1 I A Definitions and Abbreviations Aeronautics B Procedural Rules and Space C Aircraft 2 D Airmen E Airspace F Air Traffic and General Rules 3 G Air Carriers and Operators for Compensation or Hire: Certification and Operations H Schools and Other Certified Agencies I Airports J Navigational Facilities K Administrative Regulations L–M Reserved N War Risk Insurance 4 II A Economic Regulations B Procedural Regulations C Reserved D Special Regulations E Organization F Policy Statements III A General B Procedure C Licensing 5 V VI A Office of Management and Budget B Air Transportation Stabilization Board Figure 1-12. Overview of 14 CFR, available online free from the FAA and for purchase through commercial sources. to flight training and pilot certification. For instance, 14 development of innovative aviation systems and concepts, CFR part 61 pertains to the certification of pilots, flight development of new ATC equipment and software, and instructors, and ground instructors. It also defines the modification of existing systems and procedures. eligibility, aeronautical knowledge, and flight proficiency, as well as training and testing requirements for each type of Field Offices pilot certificate issued. 14 CFR part 91 provides guidance in Flight Standards Service the areas of general flight rules, visual flight rules (VFR), and Within the FAA, the Flight Standards Service promotes safe instrument flight rules (IFR), while 14 CFR part 43 covers air transportation by setting the standards for certification aircraft maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and oversight of airmen, air operators, air agencies, and and alterations. designees. It also promotes safety of flight of civil aircraft and air commerce by: Primary Locations of the FAA • Accomplishing certification, inspection, surveillance, The FAA headquarters are in Washington, DC, and there are investigation, and enforcement. nine regional offices strategically located across the United States. The agency’s two largest field facilities are the Mike • Setting regulations and standards. Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma • Managing the system for registration of civil aircraft City, Oklahoma, and the William J. Hughes Technical and all airmen records. Center (WJHTC) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Home to FAA training and logistics services, the MMAC provides The focus of interaction between Flight Standards Service a number of aviation safety-related and business support and the aviation community/general public is the Flight services. The WJHTC is the premier aviation research and Standards District Office (FSDO). development and test and evaluation facility in the country. The center’s programs include testing and evaluation in ATC, communication, navigation, airports, aircraft safety, and security. Furthermore, the WJHTC is active in long-range 1-8