Archives: Aviation Law
Disclosing Medical History On An FAA Application For Airman Medical Certificate Is Not Limited To “Diagnoses”
by Gregory J. Reigel @August 2020 All rights reserved. Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue If you have applied for an FAA medical certificate, you know an applicant must complete FAA Form 8500-8GG via MedXPress and answer the … Continue reading
The FAA Is Investigating Me: Now What?
by Gregory J. Reigel © April 2020 All rights reserved. Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue When the FAA receives notice and evidence to show that a certificate holder (mechanic, repair station, air carrier, pilot, etc.) may have … Continue reading
ADS-B Compliance: The Potential Consequences of Violating Rule Airspace
by Greg Reigel, Esq. Copyright 2020. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue As most aircraft operators know, or should know, aircraft must now be equipped with ADS-B Out in order to fly in most airspace … Continue reading
What Happens To Your Medical Certificate Application After The Examination?
by Greg Reigel, Esq. Copyright 2020. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue If you have ever applied for an FAA medical certificate, you know the first step is to complete your application online at MedExpress. … Continue reading
Illegal Charter Doesn’t Just Happen In Business Jets
by Greg Reigel, Esq. Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue As you may know, the FAA has recently increased its investigations into illegal charter activities and is vigorously pursuing enforcement against operators … Continue reading
Arguing Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances In Civil Penalty Cases
by Greg Reigel, Esq. Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 issue When the FAA assesses a civil penalty for regulatory violations, it is required to take into account both aggravating and mitigating circumstances when … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, Columns, Oct/Nov 2019
Tagged Aviation Law, Business Law, Civil Penalty Cases, Greg Reigel, LLP, McKinley & Norton, Melton, Midwest Flyer, Shackelford
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When Is An Aircraft “Destroyed” Versus “Repairable”?
by Greg Reigel, Esq. Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved Unfortunately, these terms are not defined anywhere in the regulations. But, as you might expect, the FAA has a policy/opinion about what these terms mean. In fact, the FAA has issued … Continue reading
Posted in Aircraft, Aug/Sept 2019, Aviation Law, Columns, Columns
Tagged aircraft, Aircraft Repair, Greg Reigel, LLP, McKinley & Norton, Melton, Midwest Flyer, Order 8100.19, Shackelford
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Understanding & Complying With Aircraft Truth In Leasing Requirements
by Greg Reigel, AAL Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue If you lease an aircraft that is a “large civil aircraft,” as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1 (12,500 pounds, maximum certificated takeoff … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, Columns, June/July 2019
Tagged Aircraft lease agreement, Aircraft Leasing, Greg Reigel, LLP, McKinley & Norton, Melton, Midwest Flyer, Shackelford
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Tips For Renting Your Aircraft
by Greg Reigel Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue If you own an aircraft and are not utilizing it as much as you would like, or if you would like to try and … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2019, Aviation Law, Columns, Columns
Tagged aircraft, Aircraft Insurance, Greg Reigel, LLP, McKinley & Norton, Melton, Midwest Flyer, Shackelford
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The IRS May Disregard Your LLC, But You Shouldn’t
by Greg Reigel, AAL Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue As you may know, an aircraft owner may use a limited liability company (“LLC”) to register and hold title to the owner’s aircraft. … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, Columns, February/March 2019
Tagged Aviation Law, Business Law, Greg Reigel, LLC, Midwest Flyer
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