SMAC341 FAA’s Compliance Program

Preflight: Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC – you can find them at The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC, handles various aviation matters, including FAA safety investigations and pilot medical certifications. You can find them on the web at Cruise Flight: Talking Points: Also referred to as the or “Compliance Program.” (Previously ““Compliance Philosophy”) • Works on the premise that errors should be corrected not punished • Voluntary Participation • Work with FAA inspector, do not ignore FAA investigations • Compliance Action may be as simple as coaching over the phone, or may have additional steps like a flight with aa CFI • Generally does not result in legal action • Generally not placed in the Pilot Records Database (PRD) • Compliance Actions are much less hassle than legal actions Filing an Aviation Safety Report (ASR, aka NASA Form) not required but a good idea. Save the confirmation number, and save a copy of the report. From FAA website: “The Compliance Program represents a focus on using — where appropriate — non-enforcement methods, or “Compliance Actions.” A Compliance Action can be described as FAA’s non-enforcement methods for correcting unintentional deviations or noncompliance that arise from factors such as flawed systems and procedures, simple mistakes, lack of understanding, or diminished skills. A Compliance Action is not a legal adjudication, nor does it constitute a finding of violation.” • Information provided can be used in future investigations and legal proceedings by the FAA, but compliance is almost always the best option After Landing Checklist: Pick Of The Week: He’s a former Blackhawk pilot just trying to put his past behind him—but when a plane goes missing, Luke Angel is the only one who can untangle the truth. If you love flying fiction that actually gets the aviation right, check out TROPIC ANGEL by Nate Van Coops. It’s the first in a series of fast-paced aviation thrillers featuring seaplanes, shady airports, and a pilot who just wants a quiet life—but always gets pulled back into the action. The books are narrated by Scott Brick, one of the best in the business, and book three hits audio soon. So if you like your mysteries airborne and expertly voiced, start now with TROPIC ANGEL on Audible. Links: Upcoming Events and Air Shows: Florida International Airshow November 1-2, 2025 The post SMAC341 FAA’s Compliance Program appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast .

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SMAC341 FAA’s Compliance Program is an episode from Stuck Mic AvCast – An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly by Carl Valeri, Rick Felty, Victoria Neuville, Sean Moody.

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This episode was published on Jun 15, 2025.

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