by Alan Armstrong | Nov 9, 2020 | FAA, Law, Legal, Windfarms
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, Alan Armstrong argued Tuscola Area Airport Authority v. Dickson, Case Nos. 19-1153, 19-1258, before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The case involved proposed construction of 68 wind turbines between 3...
by Alan Armstrong | Jul 20, 2020 | Advice, Aircraft, FAA, Legal, Purchasing Aircraft
After practicing law for more than four decades, I continue to be amazed by the conduct exhibited by people in purchasing airplanes. They act as if they are purchasing an automobile. Many fail to appreciate that aircraft are very complex pieces of equipment that...
by Alan Armstrong | Apr 28, 2020 | Aerobatic Aircraft, Airshows, FAA, Flying Clubs, Formation Flying
Alan Armstrong alan@alanarmstronglaw.com | 770-451-0313 Get Updates About FlightWatch First Name Last Name Email Address Submit Search FlightWatch Search for: Recent Issues Farewell 2020 Formation Flight Alan Armstrong argues Tuscola Area...
by Alan Armstrong | Apr 9, 2020 | Accident, Air Museums, Aircraft, Airshows, FAA, Legal
The FAA in an Order issued March 25, 2020, rescinded and refused to extend the exemption for the Collings Foundation to operate former military aircraft that served in World War II as part of Living History Flights. The FAA has a policy of permitting Living History...
by Alan Armstrong | Apr 2, 2020 | FAA, Legal, Pilot's Bill of Rights
In an extraordinary act, the FAA has promulgated an enforcement policy notice declaring that it will not take enforcement action against airmen whose medical certificates expire from March 31, 2020 through June 30, 2020. This policy will remain in force and effect...