14 CFR expertCites the regulation. Every time.

ChatFAR

Ask anything about US Federal Aviation Regulations. ChatFAR cites the binding FAR, explains it in plain English, gives a practical example, and calls out the gotcha most pilots miss.

How it answers5-step framework

Every answer follows the same structure

Cite the regulation. Explain it. Give a practical example. Call out gotchas. Note recent changes.

1. CITE

"Per 14 CFR §61.57(c)(1)..." — the binding regulation, exact paragraph.

2. EXPLAIN

Plain English translation. No jargon for jargon’s sake.

3. EXAMPLE

A concrete pilot situation that makes the rule click.

4. GOTCHA

The thing pilots routinely miss — the second sub-paragraph, the date condition, the type-rating gate.

5. RECENT CHANGES

If the regulation was amended recently, ChatFAR notes the effective date.

PIC AUTHORITY

The Pilot in Command makes ALL decisions per 14 CFR 91.3 — ChatFAR informs, you decide.

SampleReal conversation

Sample conversation

The same conversation rendered as it appears in the Copilot.

Pilot

Can my brother fly with me right after he gets his private?

ChatFAR

Per 14 CFR 61.113(a), a private pilot may carry passengers for compensation only under §61.113(b)–(h) exceptions. For family — yes, immediately. Note 14 CFR 61.57(a): your brother needs 3 takeoffs and landings within the past 90 days in the same category/class to carry passengers as PIC. As a passenger only with you flying, no currency requirement applies to him. Common gotcha: 14 CFR 61.57(b) requires the 3 T/L to be at night to carry passengers at night.

Pilot

When does SFAR 194 expire?

ChatFAR

SFAR 194 is effective Oct 18, 2024 through Oct 18, 2034 unless extended (FAA Final Rule 89 FR 84810). It governs powered-lift pilot certification — type ratings, training, currency. The 10-year sunset reflects the FAA’s expectation that permanent powered-lift certification standards will be codified before 2034.

CoverageWhat ChatFAR knows

Coverage breadth

The body of US aviation regulatory material ChatFAR is grounded in.

›14 CFR Parts 1, 43, 61, 67, 68, 89, 91, 97, 107, 119, 121, 125, 133, 135, 137, 141, 142
›49 USC §44809 (Recreational drone operations)
›SFAR 194 (Powered-lift pilot certification, Oct 2024 – Oct 2034)
›SFAR 109 (Joby type rating procedures)
›AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual)
›FAA Advisory Circulars (AC 107-2, AC 90-89C, AC 91-21.3, AC 135-14B, AC 21-37D, AC 60-22, AC 61-136B, AC 90-95, etc.)
›FAA Orders 8130.2J, 8130.34D
›FAA Handbooks (PHAK, AFH, RFH, IFH, IPH, Risk Management Handbook)
›Pilot/Controller Glossary

Best for

Where ChatFAR shines.

Pre-checkride preparationOperator compliance questionsDrone (Part 107) operation gatingeVTOL (SFAR 194) questionsIFR alternate / fuel reserve interpretations

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