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FAR/AIM: What to Know About Federal Aviation Regulations and the Airman’s Information Manual

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As a flight student, your instructor will spend some time discussing the FAR/AIM, or the Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual. When you do so, you will share in the responsibility of every active pilot in the United States, no matter how many hours he or she may have logged. These documents form the …

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3 Steps to Begin an Aviation Career (and Why You Should Start Today)

Begin Your Aviation Career With CAU - California Aeronautical University

If you’ve been considering an aviation career, there are many benefits to beginning your journey today. Here’s how. With the aviation industry currently in a state of flux due to COVID-19 restrictions and the subsequent shutdown, some might question the wisdom of beginning an aviation career or studying for an aviation degree. Some are concerned …

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Four Important Changes to FAA Regulations In 2020

FAA Regulations for COVID-19 - California Aeronautical University

In the same way the airline industry underwent many changes after 9/11 and the introduction of the Transportation Security Agency, it faces major shifts as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds. While rumors in the aviation community have been swirling for weeks about what these updates might look like, in May 2020 they were codified as FAA …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Airplane Winglets

Airplane Winglets - California Aeronautical University

If an airplane has wings, why does it need winglets? Airplane winglets are the “baby wings” placed at an angle at the end of airplane wing. Most modern passenger jets have winglets. They became a staple of the aircraft industry the 1980’s when concern about oil prices pushed increased research into their feasibility. Buoyed by …

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