SMS guidance, regulatory breakdowns, and real-world safety culture advice: written for Part 141 and Part 61 flight schools and Part 91 operators.
SMS used to be voluntary for Part 135 charter operators. Then the FAA made it mandatory in 2024. The history, what’s now under review for Part 141 flight schools, and why getting ahead of it pays off either way.
Read the article →Do Part 91 operators need a Safety Management System? What 14 CFR Part 5 actually requires, why many adopt SMS voluntarily, and what to look for in SMS software.
Read the guide →Flight Schedule Pro, Flight Circle, FlightLogger, Talon ETA, and Aviatize compared: what scheduling software covers, what it doesn't, and how an SMS runs alongside the software you already use.
Read the article →What a Safety Management System is, whether Part 61 and Part 141 flight schools need one, the four 14 CFR Part 5 components, and what to look for in flight school SMS software.
Read the guide →More articles on aviation SMS are on the way.