Tag Archives: Shackelford

The FAA Is Investigating Me: Now What?

Posted on May 28, 2020 by mwflyer

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 →

Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, Columns, Columns, June/July 2020 | Tagged aviation attorney, Aviation Law, Aviation Law - On Your Side, Business Law, FAR, Gregory J. Reigel, LLP, McKinley & Norton, Melton, Midwest Flyer, Shackelford | Leave a comment

ADS-B Compliance: The Potential Consequences of Violating Rule Airspace

Posted on March 19, 2020 by mwflyer

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 →

Posted in April/May 2020, Aviation Law, Columns, Columns | Tagged ADS-B Out, aircraft, April/May 2020, Aviation Law, Aviaton Law - On Your Side, Business Law, Columns, Greg Reigel, LLP, McKinley & Norton, Melton, Midwest Flyer, Rule Airspace, Shackelford | Leave a comment

What Happens To Your Medical Certificate Application After The Examination?

Posted on January 16, 2020 by mwflyer

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 →

Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, Columns, Feb/March 2020 | Tagged 14 C.F.R. Part 67, Aviation Law, Business Law, FAA’s Aerospace Medical Certification Division, FAA’s Document Imaging Workflow System, Greg Reigel, LLP, McKinley & Norton, MedExpress, Melton, Midwest Flyer, Shackelford | Leave a comment

Illegal Charter Doesn’t Just Happen In Business Jets

Posted on November 30, 2019 by mwflyer

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 →

Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, Columns, Dec 2019/Jan 2020 | Tagged Aviation Charter, Aviation Law, Business Jets, Business Law, Greg Reigel, LLP, McKinley & Norton, Melton, Midwest Flyer, piston aircraft, Shackelford, single-engine | Leave a comment

Arguing Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances In Civil Penalty Cases

Posted on October 11, 2019 by mwflyer

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 | Leave a comment

When Is An Aircraft “Destroyed” Versus “Repairable”?

Posted on July 31, 2019 by mwflyer

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 | Leave a comment

Understanding & Complying With Aircraft Truth In Leasing Requirements

Posted on May 30, 2019 by mwflyer

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 | Leave a comment

Tips For Renting Your Aircraft

Posted on March 22, 2019 by mwflyer

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 | Leave a comment

Operation Safe Pilot All Over Again, But This Time FAA Cross-Checks Pilots With The VA Disability Database

Posted on December 13, 2018 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel, AAL Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue As some of you may know, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a press release announcing that it had indicted four … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, December 2018/January 2019 | Tagged Greg Reigel, LLP, McKinley & Norton, Medical Certificate, Melton, Midwest Flyer, Shackelford | Leave a comment

Beyond “Performance As A Pilot”: What Is The Scope of A PRIA Request?

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel, AAL Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 I am frequently asked by pilots whether an employer’s disclosure of certain documents is properly within the scope of a request for documents under … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, Columns, October/November 2018 | Tagged Aviation Law, Business Law, Greg Reigel, McKinley & Norton, Melton, Midwest Flyer, Pilot Records Improvement Act, PRIA, Shackelford | Leave a comment