Plain English Meaning
The federal rules that tell pilots how they are allowed to fly — what they can do, what they must do, and what is prohibited during a flight.
Full Definition
The set of regulations in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) that govern how aircraft are flown and how flight operations are conducted in the United States. The most commonly referenced parts for general aviation are 14 CFR Part 91 (general operating and flight rules), with additional parts covering commercial operations such as Part 121 (scheduled airline operations), Part 135 (commuter and on-demand operations), and Part 137 (agricultural aircraft operations).
Context Anchor
Seen in FAA handbook and regulation discussions about responsibilities, , , , and flight conduct.