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Articles are written for McGraw-Hill's Business and Commercial Aviation Publication.
The following pdfs are past "Point of Law" articles written by Kent S. Jackson.
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Aircraft Registration Issues
Altitude Deviations - March 2008
The most common bust
Back Into the Fireswamp
The rewriting of Federal Aviation Regulations Part 135
Background Checks
The Right To Keep and Bear Airplanes
Blowing the Whistle
Cape Town Aviareto and You - May 2006
A word of caution: if you have an aircraft deal in the works, start looking into the new additional requirements sooner rather than later because your deal will be affected.
Charter Brokers 12-04
The DOT issues a policy statement defining the role of charter brokers.
Cold Shoulder
NTSB Decisions on Ice and Fee Chill Pilots' Rights
Corporate Shields
Where does the flight department belong?
Criminalization of FAR Violations
Truth or Consequences
Customs, Cabotage and Matters of Commerce
Ask questions before you pick up passengers in their home country.
Dealing with a Ramp Check
The 'Ticket Program' Complicates Ramp Checks
Deduct Now, or Over Time
The IRS clarifies maintenance deductions
Demo Flight Dangers
Flights conducted under NBAA exemption draw an Emergency Order of Revocation
DOT What Charter Customers Need to Know - March 2007
The feds have questions about broker information, and the deadline for answers looms.
Dueling FBOs June 2007
How does the FAA settle "exclusive right" airport battles?
Equal Access to Justice
How Much Justice Can You Afford?
Flying for Another Board
Getting reimbursed may cause more stomach trouble than simply eating the expense.
Flying Political Candidates - April 2008
A new law can complicate putting a pol on your plane
Foreign Civil Aircraft - September 2006
Is your U.S. company "foreign"?
Franchising Part 135 Charter - August 2005
Lessons from Teterboro for the Blue Star-Darby-AlphaJet-Platinum Jet Case Saga
Giving a Lift to Government Employees - June 2005
Hopefuls and civil servants fall under two sets of rules.
Got Insurance Coverage? Maybe Not.
Government’s Odd Couple: The IRS and FAA - January, 2006
A recent revenue meeting may lead to illegal charter
Heart Attack in Back
Should you leave the cockpit to deal with a passenger medical emergency?
How to Behave When the FAA Calls - March 2005
Follow the procedures, use all appeals, and speak only when neccessary.
Illegal Fractional Operations - May 2005
The FAA may soon claim that certain flight operations are "Illegal Fractional Operations."
Interchange Agreements
Airplane swapping with a friend can have some not-so-friendly consequences.
Interstate Commerce and the CBT - February 2007
As states chip away at constitutional protections, aircraft operators should be concerned.
Jurry-Rigging Aviation
$480 million for seat rails?
Managed Charter Oct 2004
Don't Call it "Piggyback" Anymore
Managed Charter Under Today’s A008 - May 2008
Yesterday's answers for aircraft owners no longer apply.
On Demand v Scheduled - Sept 2007
When does posting charter information cross the line?
Part 125 25 Years Later - Nov_2006
A Boeing for me and my Friends
Part 91 Flight Departments - May 2007
Attorneys and accountants can unwittingly create illegal charter operations.
Personal Use Taxes Companies
The IRS punishes companies that allow flying perks.
Pilot Records
The paper trail that follows every airman
Pilots With Wrenches - December 2006
When can a non-mechanic pilot perform maintenance?
Readback Case Steps on Safety
Security Deductions
Tax benefits of being under the gun
Serving Two Masters - February 2006
Who is responsible for pilots under charter-management contracts?
Sharing Aircraft Under Part 91
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
Tax-Deferred Exchanges
Putting off the pain of gain.
Testy Rest and Duty Issues - March 2005
New rules are in the making that should provide pilots with more peace and quiet.
The Nasa Form
Get Out of Jail Free
Third Party Safety Audits
When good enough for the FAA isn't good enough.
Voluntary Disclosure Programs - Nov 2007
"Sorry" is not enough.
When is a Pilot Too Old to Fly? April 2006
The answer seems to be getting more gray at the temple.
When is Rulemaking Required October 2006
When does interpretation of an old rule create a new rule?
Why I Want My Moat Back - March 2006
When bureaucracies battle, it may be you who gets the shaft.