The Federal Aviation Administration is the government agency that regulates and sets standards for the aviation industry. Jackie Spanitz is the director of curriculum development for Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. She is the technical editor of the Test Prep series and the author of "Commercial Pilot Syllabus," "Guide to the Biennial Flight Review," "Instrument Rating Syllabus," and "Private Pilot Syllabus," She lives in Everett, Washington. Cliff Seretan is a certified flight instructor (CFI) with certificates in instrument rating for single and multi-engine airplanes and in airplane lan...