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How soon can I retake after failure?

Sally has a question about retesting after a failed knowledge test:
I failed the written FAA test for Private pilot last month. I have studied hard and now I am ready to take it again. How soon can I take it again?? Do I have to have my instructor sign off again?
Hi Sally.  I’d encourage you [...]

TSA’s Large Aircraft Security Program

In case you haven’t heard, the comment period is ending soon (Feb 27, 2009) for a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that has been issued by the TSA.  This NPRM seeks to amend the current Twelve Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) and Private Charter Standard Security Program (PCSSP) and apply new security requirements to all [...]

I lost my logbook, now what?

I just received an email from Scott, asking about what to do when you lose your logbook:
In previous years I have accumulated approx. 30 to 35 hours in student training in the air, either with my instructors or by myself, Unfortunately I have lost my log book. What should I do ? Both of my [...]

What is the FAA equivalent of the Canadian Designated Airspace Handbook?

Received a question tonight from a northern aviator:
In Canada we have the Designated Airspace Handbook. It’s the legal document that defines Canada’s airspace.  Does the FAA have something similar?
Hi Blake.  I took a look at the link you sent me for the Canadian Designated Airspace Handbook and to answer your question, the U.S. federal government [...]

Free Aviation Vbulletin Theme

If you have followed this site for any length of time, you’ll probably recall how Ask a CFI used to be forum based.  In fact, it has had a forum feature on / off since 2001 when I registered this domain.  I have tried out a couple different types of forum software in the last [...]

Cessna 150 Takes Off from I-95

I just saw this video and had to share it. Apparently, a Cessna 150 landed on a highway in Florida after one of it’s cylinder’s seized up. After making repairs, the owner got FAA permission to take off on the highway! The owner told police that he would need 600 feet for [...]

Free Weather Theory Course for Pilots

As reported in this month’s Flying Magazine, the National Weather Association (NWA) is offering a free online weather theory course.   It is designed to help general aviation pilots understand how weather theory affects flying.
When you go to their website (see links below) you will find they currently offer two “modules”  An introduction module and an [...]

The Opps List

I was “stumbling” tonight and found a great website that I thought you would enjoy. But first, maybe I should explain what I meant by “stumbling” before you call my AME.
Stumble Upon! is a website and application that allows you by simpling clicking a button “stumble upon” new websites. It is kind [...]

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