http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/aviation.html Avvo.com - Aviation Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/whistleblower-protection-airline-industry Are whistleblowers in the airline industry protected from retaliation? Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:59:37 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/foia-requests-made-easy Under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. subsection 552, requesting information or records on a specific topic need not be intimidating. Here is a simple guide that makes that process easier. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:54:43 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/common-causes-of-airplane-accidents Below is a discussion of common airplane accidents Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:14:34 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/air-carrier-access-act One of the statutory rights individuals have is to be free in their air travel from discrimination based on mental health or physical impairments. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:31:34 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/asylum-in-the-united-states Someone seeking refuge in the United States for fear of persecution in another country may be eligible for asylum. Within a year after they arrive in the U.S., they can apply for asylum by filling out a form, undergoing a fingerprint screening, and sitting through an interview. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:09:02 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/faa-rules-regarding-alcohol-and-drug-convictions-and-administrative-actions Being stopped for DUI can have serious repercussions if you also hold a pilot’s license. Here is information that you need to know if you are an airman and you have a DUI issue facing you. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:37:53 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/california-dui-and-pilots Be sure to report all three actions to the FAA. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:40:42 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/contracting-out-maintenance-tasks-from-a-faa-part-145-repair-station Your customer has a list of tasks for you. Most of them are routine, but one is troubling you because you are not sure it falls within your ratings. A quick conversation with your PMI/PAI convinces you the function falls outside your ratings. What can you do? You can contract out the function! Thu, 21 May 2009 16:40:41 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/ascertain-ntsb-information-on-a-plane-crash How to obtain online information about what may have caused a plane to crash. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:40:26 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/airline-passengers-rights Unfortunately, passengers’ rights currently are a myth. Before traveling, it’s important to have some knowledge of what you’re entitled to if your flight is delayed or you are bumped from a flight. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:44:32 PDT