Front Matter - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Overview

• The page is an official resource from the FAA, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• It provides access to various FAA resources, organized under several main categories.

Main Categories

Aircraft

• Aircraft Certification: Information related to aircraft certification.
• Aviation Safety Draft Documents: Open for public comment.
• Vintage & Experimental Aircraft Program: Details on vintage and experimental aircraft.
• Aircraft Safety: General aviation and recreational aircraft safety resources.

Air Traffic

• Air Traffic By The Numbers: Statistics and data related to air traffic.
• Environmental Review and Community Engagement: Information on environmental issues and community involvement.
• National Airspace System: Details on the operational aspects of U.S. airspace.

Airports

• Airport Cooperative Research Program: Research initiatives.
• Airport Improvement Program: Information on improvement projects.
• Airport Safety and Certification: Guidelines and certifications necessary for airport operations.

Pilots & Airmen

• Find an Aviation Medical Examiner: Search tool for medical examiners.
• Pilot Certificates & Records: Resources for obtaining and maintaining certification.

Data & Research

• Accident & Incident Data: Historical and current data.
• Aviation Forecasts & Statistics: Future trends and current statistics.

Regulations

• Advisory Circulars: Guidance material from the FAA.
• Airworthiness Directives: Directives ensuring the safety of aircraft and parts.
• Forms and Manuals: Access to official FAA forms and regulatory manuals.

Space

• Commercial Space Transportation: Information on licensing, permits, and guidelines.
• Spaceports: Details on spaceport operations and regulations.

Drones

• Advanced Operations and Commercial Operators: Regulations and certifications for operating drones commercially.
• Programs and Partnerships: Initiatives for drone use and integration.

Additional Sections

• Get Important Info/Data: Quick links to accident data, airport information, and charting.
• Review Documents: Access to manuals, handbooks, and regulatory documents.
• Learn About NextGen: Information on the Next Generation Air Transportation System.

FAA Feedback Survey

• The page includes a feedback survey to improve user experience.
• Survey includes questions about ease of use, confidence in the site, and efficiency as a transactional tool.

Contact Information

• Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591
• Contact number: 866.835.5322 (866-TELL-FAA)
• Feedback and contact links available.

Legal and Policy Information

• Links to important legal and policy documents, including Civil Rights and Privacy Policy.

Social Media and Additional Resources

• Links to FAA's social media channels and other government resources like USA.gov.

Visual Aids

• Images and icons indicating official U.S. government site and secure HTTPS connection.

This comprehensive overview provides users with critical FAA resources, ensuring easy navigation and access to pertinent aviation information.