Archive for April 2003

There has been a recent increase in aircraft personal property taxes for many California aircraft owners. A 40% increase over that of last year is not uncommon. This increase appears to have been precipitated by the continuing economic crunch that most counties are experiencing.

When and under what conditions is a pilot required to submit to a flight test reexamination?

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INTRODUCTION

The Federal Aviation Administration is an administrative agency rather than part of the judiciary. It’s rules and regulations, however , have the force of law in their application to pilots and other certificate holders. The term “traffic cop of the skies” has been used to described the FAA’s regulatory function. This police enforcement function is of great concern to pilots, aircraft owners and business operators.