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Number Title Status Office Date
61-91H Pilot Proficiency Award Program

Expands the Pilot Proficiency Award Program to 20 phases and makes special provision for seaplane-rated pilots to obtain “seawings.

Cancelled AFS-800 1996-04-26
91-78 Use of Class 1 or Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)

This advisory circular (AC) provides aircraft owners, operators, and pilots operating aircraft under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91, with information for removal of paper aeronautical charts and other documentation from the cockpit through the use of either portable or installed cockpit displays (electronic flight bags (EFB).

Cancelled AFS-800 2007-07-20
61-137A Approval of Manufacturer's Required Training Program.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information to organizations providing training in aircraft that contain a training requirement in the limitations section of the Airplane Flight Manual (Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM), etc.).

Cancelled AFS-800 2011-09-15
61-137 Approval of Manufacturers Required Training Programs Cancelled AFS-800 2008-09-26
105-2D Sport Parachuting

This advisory circular (AC) provides suggestions to improve sport parachuting safety and disseminates information to assist all parties associated with sport parachuting in compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 105.

Cancelled AFS-800 2011-05-18
61-83G Nationally Scheduled FAA-Approved Industry-Conducted Flight Instructor Refresher Course

This advisory circular (AC) provides information for the preparation and approval of training course outlines (TCO) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved, industry-conducted flight instructor refresher courses (FIRC) in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.197(a)(2)(iii).

Cancelled AFS-800 2011-09-30
61-140 Autorotation Training

The purpose of this advisory circular (AC) is to describe enhanced guidelines for autorotations during rotorcraft/helicopter flight training.

Cancelled AFS-800 2013-05-23
60-28A English Language Skill Standards Required by 14 CFR Parts 61,63, and 65

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for airman applicants, training organizations, designated examiners, and aviation safety inspectors (ASI) in determining English language skills currently required for airman certification as required by the Administrator under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 61, 63, and 65.

Cancelled AFS-800 2013-12-11
00-1.1A Public Aircraft Operations

This advisory circular (AC) provides information to assist in determining whether government or government-contracted aircraft operations conducted within the territory of the United States are public or civil aircraft operations under the statutory definition of "public aircraft," in Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.)

Cancelled AFS-800 2014-02-12
91-79A Mitigating the Risks of a Runway Overrun Upon Landing (Include Chg 1)

This advisory circular (AC) provides ways for pilots and airplane operators to identify, understand, and mitigate risks associated with runway overruns during the landing phase of flight.

Cancelled AFS-800 2014-09-17
61-98C Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check

This advisory circular (AC) provides information for certificated pilots and flight instructors to use in complying with the flight review required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.56 and the recent flight experience requirements of § 61.57.

Cancelled AFS-800 2015-11-20
61-65F Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for pilot applicants, pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and examiners on the certification standards, knowledge test procedures, and other requirements in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61.

Cancelled AFS-800 2016-02-25
61-65G Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for pilot applicants, pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and examiners on the certification standards, knowledge test procedures, and other requirements in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61.

Cancelled AFS-800 2017-08-25
61-65H Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for pilot and instructor applicants, pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and examiners on the certification standards, knowledge test procedures, and other requirements in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61.

Cancelled AFS-800 2018-08-27
61-83J Nationally Scheduled, FAA-Approved, Industry-Conducted Flight Instructor Refresher Course

This AC provides guidance and recommendations for the preparation and approval of training course outlines (TCO) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved, industry-conducted flight instructor refresher courses (FIRC) in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.197(a)(2)(iii).

Cancelled AFS-800 2018-09-13
61-83H Nationally Scheduled, FAA Approved, Industry Conducted Flight Instructor Refresher Course

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and standards for the preparation and approval of training course outlines (TCO) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved, industry-conducted flight instructor refresher courses (FIRC) in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.197(a)(2)(iii).

Cancelled AFS-800 2015-08-04
90-48D Pilots' Role in Collision Avoidance (With Change 1)

This advisory circular (AC) is issued for the purpose of alerting all pilots to thepotential hazards of midair collisions and near midair collisions (NMAC), and to emphasize those basic problem areas related to the human causal factors where improvements in pilot education, operating practices, procedures, and improved scanning techniques are needed to reduce midair conflicts.

Cancelled AFS-800 2016-04-19
61-98D Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check

This advisory circular (AC) provides information for certificated pilots and flight instructors to use in complying with the flight review required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.56 and the recent flight experience requirements of § 61.57.

Cancelled AFS-800 2018-04-30
91-73 Part 91 Pilot and Flight Crew Procedures during Taxi Operations and Part 135 Single-Pilot Operations

Provides guidance for the development and implementation of standard pilot procedures for conducting safe aircraft operations on the airport surface.

Cancelled AFS-800 2001-06-18
120-92 Introduction to Safety Management Systems for Air Operators

Introduces the concept of a safety management system (SMS) to aviation service providers.

Cancelled AFS-800 2006-06-22
61-65E Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors

Provides guidance for pilots and flight instructors on the certification standards, written test procedures, and other requirements contained in FAR Part 61.

Cancelled AFS-800 2005-11-29
120-74 Part 121, 125, and 135 Flightcrew Procedures during Taxi Operations Cancelled AFS-800 2001-06-18
91-79 Runway Overrun Prevention

Provides ways for pilots and operators to turbine powered airplanes to identify, understand, mitigate risks associated with runway overruns during the landing phase of flight.

Cancelled AFS-800 2007-11-06
00-25 Forming and Operating a Flying Club

This Advisory Circular was compiled by the Aviation Education Staff of the Office of General Aviation Affairs, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, D.C., to provide preliminary information to "flight-minded" men and women who wish to form and operate a flying club.

Cancelled AFS-800 1969-05-01
137-1A Certification Process for Agricultural Aircraft Operators

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, for you, an agricultural aircraft operator, to apply for an agricultural aircraft operating certificate under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 137.

Cancelled AFS-800 2007-10-10
61-136 FAA Approval of Basic Aviation Training Devices (BATD) and Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD)

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance for Aviation Training Device (ATD) manufacturers seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of basic aviation training devices (BATD) or advanced aviation training devices (AATD) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.4(c).

Cancelled AFS-800 2008-07-14
91-74A Pilot Guide: Flight in Icing Conditions

This advisory circular (AC) contains updated and additional information for the pilots of airplanes under parts 91, 121, 125, and 135 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).

Cancelled AFS-800 2007-12-31
61-91J WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Programs

The objective of the WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program is to reduce the number of accidents in General Aviation (GA) by assisting airmen to find educational opportunities designed to help them apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management (RM).

Cancelled AFS-800 2011-02-16
90-109 Airmen Transition to Experimental or Unfamiliar Airplanes

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance to owners and pilots of experimental airplanes and to flight instructors who teach in these airplanes.

Cancelled AFS-800 2011-03-30
107-2 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is amending its regulations to adopt specific rules for the operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) through a final rule.

Cancelled AFS-800 2016-06-21
61-98B Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check

This advisory circular (AC) provides information for certificated pilots and flight instructors to use in complying with the flight review required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.56 and the recent flight experience requirements of § 61.57.

Cancelled AFS-800 2012-04-30
61-136A FAA Approval of Aviation Training Devices and Their Use for Training and Experience

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance for Aviation Training Device (ATD) manufacturers seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of basic aviation training devices (BATD) or advanced aviation training devices (AATD) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.4(c).

Cancelled AFS-800 2014-11-17
91-57A Model Aircraft Operating Standards - Including Change 1

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to persons operating UnmannedAircraft (UA) for hobby or recreation purposes meeting the statutory definition of "model aircraft" contained in Section 336 of Public Law 112-95, the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.

Cancelled AFS-800 2016-01-11
68-1 Alternative Medical Qualifications

This advisory circular (AC) describes how pilots can exercise student, recreational, and private pilot privileges in certain small aircraft without holding a current medical certificate.

Cancelled AFS-800 2017-01-09
90-66B Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations

This AC calls attention to regulatory requirements, recommended operations, and communications procedures for operating at an airport without a control tower or an airport with a control tower that operates only part time.

Cancelled AFS-800 2018-03-13
91-57B Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft

This AC provides interim safety guidance to individuals operating unmanned aircraft, often referred to as drones, for recreational purposes under the statutory exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft (Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C) § 44809).

Cancelled AFS-800 2019-05-31
91-57C Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft

The guidance provided in this AC supports the limited recreational operation of unmanned aircraft (UA) by explaining how a recreational flyer of UA may comply with the statutory requirements of Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.)

Cancelled AFS-800 2022-10-20
61-65J Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors

This AC provides guidance for pilot and instructor applicants, pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and examiners on certification standards, knowledge test procedures, and other requirements in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61.

Cancelled AFS-800 2024-10-30