Advertising limitations

This regulation sets truth-in-advertising rules for FAA-certificated pilot schools (both full and provisional certificates).

Schools cannot make false or misleading statements about their certification or ratings when recruiting students. When advertising their certificated status, schools must clearly distinguish which training courses are actually approved under Part 141 versus those that aren't—this matters because Part 141 approval offers specific benefits like reduced flight hour requirements for certain certificates.

If a school moves locations, it must remove all FAA certification signs from the old premises. Similarly, if the school's certificate expires, is surrendered, suspended, or revoked, the school must promptly remove all indicators of FAA certification wherever they appear—including signs, websites, and promotional materials.

These rules protect prospective students from being misled about a school's official status and the nature of training they'll receive, ensuring students can make informed enrollment decisions based on accurate information about course approvals.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*