What is the difference between ICAO, JAA, FAA, EASA, and CAA?
In 2009 the JAA system was disbanded. Only the training organisation (JAA-TO) remains, it mainly provides courses for CAA staff of European countries. EASA is European Aviation Safety Agency. …
What is the relationship between the EASA and JAA?
Closed 5 years ago. I have heard of two different European aviation authorities: EASA and JAA (or JAAT). What is the difference in their functions? This would include things such as: Whether they are …
Is military grade jet fuel more expensive than civilian grade?
Mar 6, 2018 · JAA is "Jet A with Additives". It's Jet A (which is slightly less expensive than Jet A1, but available primarily in the US) with some additives added to improve lubrication, reduce corrosion, …
How do aviation regulatory bodies relate to each other?
I am trying to make a overview how regulatory bodies in aviation safety interrelate. Maybe something like a hierarchy. I would start with ICAO and IATA, but where comes then for example FAA, CAA, ...
When is a runway considered to be wet or slippery for 135 or 121 ...
Jan 18, 2020 · JAA says that a runway is considered wet "when the runway surface is covered with water, or equivalent, less than specified [for a contaminated runway] or when there is sufficient …
What are the requirements to convert an FAA certificate to EASA/JAA?
Dec 18, 2014 · 14 If a pilot holding a US certificate wanted to convert it to an equivalent EASA (JAA?) certificate, what training, flight experience, and exams are necessary to obtain equivalency? Does …
Why do military aircraft use a different kind of aviation fuel?
Feb 26, 2016 · Regular airliners use JET A-1 fuel. However, I've seen that military aircraft, i.e., Airforce or Navy; use a different kind of fuel called JP-N, where N is a number. What is the reason why this ha...
Increasing bank angle, load factor and rate of turn
Dec 27, 2022 · I came across this question and I get why the answer is correct but I don’t really understand why by increasing angle of bank from 20 to 30 the load factor has not increased (option …
Do the FAA 8130-3 and EASA Form 1 have a validity period?
Oct 3, 2021 · I have investigated both FAA and EASA regulations and am unable to conclude if there is any restriction or limitation to the validity of an FAA 8130-3 or EASA Form 1 release. So technically, …
How long is the EASA ATPL theory exam valid?
Dec 19, 2019 · 2 I got the JAA CPL and IR and ATPL theory examination in Spain in 2009. They are all expired by now. I didn't renew them until now because I'm flying with the CAAC license and got 3600 …