Properly logged flight hours, including solo and dual instruction from previous instructors or schools, legally count towards an aviation certificate or rating as per cFAR 61.51. While legally valid, ...

Pilots resuming flying after a long break and a lost logbook should first check for certification records through IACRA (if applicable post-2004) or by contacting the FAA online. If no certification ...

“Every minute in the air is experience, responsibility, and liability — if you cannot prove it precisely, it almost doesn’t exist,” said Nicolas Novoa Medina, a Miami‑based chief pilot, instructor, ...