How to Get a Section 333 Exemption From the FAA

by | May 3, 2015 | Drone Law

If you want to use an unmanned aerial system for your business or other commercial purpose, you will need to know how to get a Section 333 exemption from the FAA. The FAA requires that any aircraft operation (including UAS operations) in the national airspace (NAS) acquire pilot licensure and operational approval. Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) grants the Secretary of Transportation the authority to determine whether an airworthiness certificate is required for a UAS to operate safely in the National Airspace System (NAS). (more…)

Temporary Resident Permits for Pilots: How Can I Enter Canada With a DUI on My Record?

by | Apr 28, 2015 | Pilot Law

If you are a pilot and have received a DUI in the United States, one question you may be asking is “how can I enter Canada with a DUI on my record?” Without a Canadian temporary resident permit, it may be close to impossible to enter Canada with a criminal record. Ever since September 11th, the Canadian government has become more stringent on who gets to cross their border. As a result, when you attempt to cross the Canadian border, you will be subject to a criminal background check. (more…)

ADD/ADHD Diagnosis…Your Roadblock in the Sky

by | Apr 8, 2015 | Pilot Law

If you have ever been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD and/or have taken medications such as Ritalin, Focalin, Concerta, or Adderall, you could have a difficult time being granted a FAA medical. The FAA requires a special decision by the FAA Aerospace Medical Certification Division before granting a medical to any applicant that has been diagnosed ADD/ADHD at any point. (more…)

FAA Letter of Investigation …The FAA’s Secret Weapon

by | Apr 8, 2015 | Pilot Law

Nothing can ruin your day quite like receiving a dreaded FAA letter of investigation in the mail. If handled improperly, the FAA letter of investigation could lead to an enforcement action and possibly threaten your livelihood or FAA certificated privileges. Understanding why you received your letter of investigation and what you should do in response is critical to thwarting a possible enforcement action. (more…)