Below you will find the details for this seminar. You may register by clicking the "Register" link.


Title:
Preventing Illegal Air Charters
Topic:
Learn How to Prevent and Avoid an Illegal Air Charter Flight
Date and Time:
Thursday, August 7, 2025, starting at 12:00 Central Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Charles McConnell FAASTeam Representative and Edward Hadley, Aviation Attorney
Brief Description:

This seminar is for all general aviation pilots who have questions about crossing the line in an illegal air charter situation. We will talk about -

- Part 135 Requirements

- Pilot Qualifications and Training

- Aircraft Certification, Maintenance

- Dry Leases versus Wet Leases

Air charter operations — also known as commuter and on demand operations — require a higher level of FAA pilot training and certification, aircraft maintenance procedures, and operational safety rules.  This is far beyond pilots who may take family or friends for an airplane ride.  FAA inspectors perform more frequent periodic checks on air charter companies’ pilots, crewmembers, and aircraft than they do on private pilot operations.  Air charter crewmembers must undergo regular proficiency checks to maintain their FAA certifications.

Select Number:
SW11137658
Location of Seminar:
EAA Chapter 165
8050 Remount Rd

North Little Rock, AR 72118
Directions to Venue:

EAA Chapter 165 Hangar at North Little Rock Airport.  If you drive in, use gate 20 which is just a block south of the main airport entrance on Remount Road


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KORK
Seating:
100 seats at the facility, 99 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Charles McConnell
Phone: 602-697-3145
cmacflyer2000@yahoo.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Lunch will be provided.  Thank you Al Morvin - Pilots Ally Aircraft Maintenance -  for sponsoring lunch.

Thank you EAA Chapter 165 for hosting this event.

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Illegal Air Charter Operations Information Meeting
Additional Event Documents: