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Tag: Aviation Law

Wearing Two Hats: Limitations of a Pilot-Mechanic

Posted on November 18, 2020 by mwflyer

by Gregory J. Reigel ©December 2020. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine (online) – December 2020/January 2021 issue It isn’t uncommon for a company with an air carrier…

Insights From An FAA Illegal Charter Investigation

Posted on September 23, 2020 by mwflyer

by Gregory J. Reigel @October 2020. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2020 issue Recent FAA press releases have publicized the enforcement actions the agency is taking…

Disclosing Medical History On An FAA Application For Airman Medical Certificate Is Not Limited To “Diagnoses”

Posted on July 19, 2020 by mwflyer

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…

The FAA Is Investigating Me: Now What?

Posted on May 28, 2020June 1, 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…

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

Posted on March 19, 2020April 13, 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…

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…

Illegal Charter Doesn’t Just Happen In Business Jets

Posted on November 30, 2019January 16, 2020 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…

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…

The IRS May Disregard Your LLC, But You Shouldn’t

Posted on February 4, 2019February 13, 2019 by mwflyer

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…

Tromblay Tool LLC – An Aviation-Focused Machine Shop In The New Golden Age of Small-Quantity Parts Production

Posted on December 29, 2018 by mwflyer

by Ed Leineweber Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue Over the last couple of years, I’ve been working on modifications to an existing kit aircraft design and…

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…

Certificates of Insurance In Aircraft Leasing: Are You Covered?

Posted on March 2, 2018 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel, AAL Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 issue In aircraft lease agreements, insurance coverage for the aircraft lessee’s operation of the…

Whose Letter of Authorization Is It Anyway?

Posted on October 16, 2017 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel Attorney-At-Law “Copyright 2017. All Rights Reserved” Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 Ascenario I see more regularly than I would like involves an aircraft management company…

The Difference Between “Overhaul” & “Inspection?”

Posted on May 23, 2017 by mwflyer

by Gregory J. Reigel Attorney At Law © June, 2017 All rights reserved. Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2017 issue If you own or operate an aircraft that is…

What Are You Allowed To Do Inside Your Aircraft Hangar At An AIP Airport?

Posted on August 2, 2016 by mwflyer

by Gregory J. Reigel © Copyright August 2016. All rights reserved. What can you do inside of your aircraft hangar? The lawyerly answer is “it depends.” More specifically, it may…

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