Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Governs Commercial and General Aviation
Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
Rules which apply to all areas of aviation.
Fixed Base Operator (FBO)
Provide pilot training, aircraft rental, maintenance, pilot supplies.
FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Provide pilot training.
Student Pilot Certificate
Required for solo training flights.
Medical Certificate
Obtained through an FAA-authorized Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
Pilot in Command (PIC)
Directly responsible for the operation of the aircraft.
Flight Review
Required every 24 calendar months.