Resources
Plain-English guides for aviation operations
Evergreen explainers for the rules, decisions, and operations questions that actually come up across the FAR Parts — training centers and flight schools, charter and airline operations, corporate flight departments, and beyond. No SEO-bait listicles, no generic SaaS content — written by people who've sat through an FAA visit.
Choosing Aviation Operations Software Across FAR Parts
Flight school, charter, airline, or corporate — the buying questions rhyme, but the data model has to match your FAR Part. A framework for evaluating ops software across Parts, including multi-Part operations.
FAR 117 vs 121.467 Duty Limits Explained
FAR 117 covers Part 121 pilot fatigue; 121.467 covers flight-attendant duty and rest. They run in parallel but calculate limits differently — here's how each works and why they diverge.
What a Part 91 Corporate Flight Department Needs in Ops Software
A corporate flight department flies under Part 91, not for hire — but it still schedules aircraft and crews, tracks currency and airworthiness, and keeps records. Here's what its ops software actually needs.
Part 135 vs Part 121: Which Certificate Fits Your Operation
Part 135 is on-demand and commuter; Part 121 is scheduled airline service. Plain-English guide to where the FAA draws the line and what each certificate demands of your operation.
How to Choose Part 142 Operations Software (Without Wasting 6 Months)
Generic SaaS doesn't model NSP cycles or simulator qualification levels. Here's a buyer's checklist for evaluating Part 142 operations software — what to demand, what to skip, how to test it.
What Is the National Simulator Program (NSP)? A Practical Guide for Training Centers
The NSP is the FAA office that qualifies flight simulators. Here's what evaluations actually involve, what triggers one, what failure looks like, and how to stay on top of the cycle.
FAA Part 142 vs Part 141: A Plain-English Guide for Simulator Training Centers
Part 141 trains pilots; Part 142 trains type-rated airline crews on simulators under FAA-approved curricula. Plain-English guide to who's covered, what's required, and how it shapes operations.