Articles Tagged with Faa

Helicopter Lesson

Helicopter training requires significant time and expense - aircraft rental, instructor fees, and fuel are the main cost drivers. The FAA minimum for a private helicopter license is 40 hours, but many students log more. Options to reduce cost include Part 141 schools, clubs, scholarships, and military training.

Nextel I860 Phone

After 9/11, authorities tightened aviation security. Concerns about phones as potential triggers and about liquid explosives led to new screening rules - not an ongoing blanket ban on cell phones in carry-ons. Today, phones are allowed with usage limits on aircraft and liquids remain restricted by the 3-1-1 rule, with exceptions for medication and infant needs.