Official resources

FAA & NTSB Resources

A handy directory of the official FAA and NTSB services and documents every pilot uses. Link out from here to stay current on regulations, forms, and safety reporting.

Official FAA Sites

Official FAA Site

The Federal Aviation Administration’s homepage.

faa.gov →

Locate Your Nearest FSDO

Find the Flight Standards District Office that serves your area.

FSDO locator →

Regulations (eCFR)

Search current Federal Aviation Regulations by part.

Title 14 eCFR →

Records, Searches & Forms

FAA 8710 Form

Application for airman certificate and/or rating (available through IACRA).

IACRA →

FAA/NASA ASRS

The Aviation Safety Reporting System — a confidential way to report and learn from incidents.

File an ASRS report →

Aviation Safety Hotline & SDR

Report safety concerns, malfunctions, or defects and view service-difficulty reports.

Safety reporting →

Learn & Prepare

FAA FAQ’s & Part 61/141

Medical certification, special issuances, and flight-school rules explained.

Airmen FAQ’s →

Tutorials & Periodicals

Training tutorials and FAA periodicals for continuing education.

FAA initiatives →