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ChatFAR: Regulatory Q&A Assistant

A 14 CFR expert chatbot that cites the binding regulation, explains it in plain English, gives a practical example, and flags the gotcha most pilots miss.

ChatFAR: Regulatory Q&A Assistant

ChatFAR is a regulation-citation specialist trained to cite the binding Federal Aviation Regulation, explain it in plain English, give a practical example, and call out the gotcha most pilots miss. Built for pilots, instructors, DPEs, and operators who need authoritative answers on Part 91, 61, 107, 135, and the rest of 14 CFR.

Best For

  • Pre-checkride preparation
  • Operator compliance questions
  • Drone (Part 107) operation gating
  • eVTOL (SFAR 194) questions
  • IFR alternate and fuel reserve interpretations

Coverage

ChatFAR is grounded in the following authoritative sources:

  • 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)
  • FAA Orders 8130.2J, 8130.34D
  • FAA Handbooks (PHAK, AFH, RFH, IFH, IPH, Risk Management Handbook)
  • Pilot/Controller Glossary

Sample Conversation

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.

How ChatFAR Answers

Every ChatFAR response is structured to give you four things in one pass:

  1. The binding citation. A specific 14 CFR section, SFAR, AC, or FAA Order — never a generic reference.
  2. Plain English. What the rule actually means for you, not a copy-paste of legal text.
  3. A practical example. A scenario showing how the rule applies in flight.
  4. The gotcha. The adjacent rule, exception, or common misreading that bites pilots most often (e.g., night currency under §61.57(b) when asking about day currency under §61.57(a)).

When to Use ChatFAR Over General Mode

The default AI Copilot can answer most regulatory questions, but ChatFAR is the right choice when:

  • You need a defensible citation for an oral exam, ground school, or company manual
  • The question spans multiple Parts (e.g., a Part 91 owner-pilot operating under a Part 135 certificate)
  • You are working with newer rule sets like SFAR 194 (powered-lift) or 14 CFR Part 89 (Remote ID)
  • A DPE, FSDO inspector, or chief pilot is going to ask "where does it say that?"