Role of the FAA
Congress empowered the FAA to foster aviation safety by prescribing safety standards
for civil aviation. This is accomplished through the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFRs).
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 pertains to the
certification of pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors. This prescribes
the eligibility, aeronautical knowledge, flight proficiency, and experience
required for each type of pilot certificate issued.
Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs)
Throughout the world, the FAA has approximately 100 Flight Standards
District Offices and International Field Offices, commonly referred to as “FSDOs”
and “IFOs.” Through these offices, information and services are provided
for the aviation community. In the U.S., FSDO phone numbers are listed in the
blue pages of the telephone directory under United States Government Offices,
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. Another convenient
method is using the FSDO Locator available on the Regulatory Support Division’s
web site.
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs600
Most Frequently Asked Questions
The Most Frequently Asked Questions section on page 10 of this guide, lists
typical questions, with answers, asked by student pilots. If your question is
not answered, we suggest that you contact your local FSDO. The FSDO will be
able to furnish current information regarding changes in procedures or revisions
to regulations. |
