Book on FAR Interpretation!

[jamhamms]

So, can't help but wonder if anyone else has seen this book. Since I'm in a non-aviation gig right now, it sits on my desk so I can review between flying jobs.

 

[pjp320]

Everything explained

I have a copy and think it's a great reference book. The author compiled alot of information from many sources into one book. It is in a very easy to read format in plain english. I think everyone should add this book to their library. Just go to : www.aviation-press.com .

pjp320

 

[80/20]

You can always search the Federal Register and read the preamble if you are looking for details about one specific FAR. This is introductory statement will sometimes state the reasons and intent of the rule.

Another source is the rulemaking documents, NPRM or SNPRM. These documents explains why the rule was proposed, discusses various issues and responds to comments by industry groups and others concerns.

 

[DAS at 10/250]

Sorry to nitpick, but the FAR's have nothing to do with aviation. FAR, while frequently misapplied, is the acronym for the Federal Acquisition Regulations System. Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations (the FARS), deals with the government’s procurement of goods. What everyone wants to incorrectly apply the term "FAR" to is Title 14 of the CFR's, Aeronautics and Space.Link

Sorry, no FAR's is aviation.

 

[80/20]

DAS at 10/250 is 100% right the correct term is CFR. In 1937 two years after passing the Federal Register Act, Congress enacted legislations requiring by July 1938, the codification of all Federal Regulations into a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). As many others I still like to use the term FAR since most people tend to be more familiar with that. This view is shared by many government publication authors. FAA orders, advisory circulars and documents often use the term FAR.

Most paper versions are published by commercial publishers such as ASA and McGraw-Hill and called "FAR". Very few original paper CFR vesions from GPO are in use amoung pilots. Even FAA inspectors often use commercial FAR books. I think the popular term "FAR" is here to stay.

 

[DAS at 10/250]

80/20's statement that the term FAR is here to stay is probably one of the greater truths in aviation. The FAA itself, in a press release issued sometime around Jan of 2002 (sorry, I'm working on memory here) stated their desire to rid themselves and the aviation community of the acronym FAR. Guess what. Ever since then the FAA instead of using the term FAR is using the term, well, FAR. Who would have thought that the FAA's left hand didn't know what the right hand was doing?

Websters: CFR n. pronounced (See fer) 1. pertaining to or having reference to the Code of Federal Regulation 2. A basis for bar trivia relating to pilots 3. Publication containing the CFR note: CFR (See fer) not to be confused with reefer

 

[jamhamms]

Very nice review of this comprehensive book ("Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot") in the April 2004 "Flying" Magazine.
Richie has done a fantastic job with the world's most difficult subject. I hope he sells a few truckloads of these things.

www.aviation-press.com

 

[Groucho]

I just received Richie Lengels book "Everything Explained for the professional pilot."

This is a very unusual type of book but very easy to use, and entertaining. Richie is a "freight dog", and I use that term with respect, and knows a thing or two about non-sked part 135 operations from the pilot and operations management perspective. There are some very interesting Terps guides and items that are not found in other texts and some other areas and tidbits that I didn't know about.

FAA orders, part 135/121 Ops Spec. data and the fine details of Wx reporting and legality are all included. I have been in this airplane business for 25 plus years but being with a big company you don't get to see some of the details that small operators do. It was only on this board that I had ever heard of Exemption 3585 and all the alternate airport stuff and conditional forecast staements. Richie does a great job explaining this stuff and its history back to People Express.

The book is not perfect but very good and I recommend it highly.

 

[LAZYB]

Like your avatar...

"Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?"

 

[Groucho]

Ah yes Groucho, the one and only.

Some of my favorites:

"Those are my principles, if you don't like them I have others."

"I worked my way from nothing to a state of extreme poverty."

"Now don't get mad and leave in a huff. Stay for a minute and if your still mad you can leave in a minute and a huff."

"Behind every sucessful man is a woman, behind her is his wife."

"They say that outside of a dog a book is man's best friend. That's because inside of a dog it's to dark to read."

Groucho forever!!