Sources & Content Permissions
Legal basis and source references checked October 9, 2026.
Why we can share FAA information
CRC Aerial may discuss public aviation rules, explain factual information in its own words, and direct readers to official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidance. Under 17 U.S.C. §105, works prepared by United States government officers or employees as part of their official duties generally are not protected by U.S. copyright. The definition of a government work appears in 17 U.S.C. §101.
This is the general legal basis for reusing qualifying official federal material. It is not a special license or endorsement issued to CRC Aerial. Third-party material appearing on government websites, transferred copyrights, certain statutory exceptions, logos, seals, and other restricted material require separate review.
Independent information, official sources
CRC Aerial is an independent business and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the FAA or any other government agency. Website explanations are general information, not official agency interpretations or legal advice. Publication of aviation information does not itself establish pilot certification, flight authorization, or permission to conduct a particular flight. Consult current official rules and guidance before relying on a website summary.
Source directory
The following references support our discussion of public aviation guidance and content reuse. This directory is not a certification that every item elsewhere on the website has been individually audited.
| Source | Information referenced | Use basis |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | Official aviation and drone guidance; authoritative source for current FAA information. | Links and factual summaries. Qualifying official federal employee works generally fall under 17 U.S.C. §105; individual materials must be checked for restrictions. |
| FAA intellectual-property resources | Agency links to government-work copyright and fair-use information. | Reference link to the original source. |
| U.S. Copyright Office: Title 17, Chapter 1 | §101 government-work definition; §105 federal government works; §107 fair use. | Links and explanation of the statutory provisions. |
| USA.gov: Government copyright | Restrictions that may apply to text, images, and logos on federal websites. | Reference link and factual summary. |
| U.S. Copyright Office: Permission and fair-use questions | Permission from copyright holders and limits on reuse. | Reference link and factual summary. |
Other authors, photographs, and publications
Our publication policy is to use original material, verified public-domain material, or material covered by permission or a license appropriate for the intended commercial website use. When required, credits and license links belong alongside the material or in its source entry. Credit alone does not grant permission. Public availability does not make a work public domain.
Facts and ideas can generally be explained in original wording, but another author's protected expression, photographs, diagrams, or creative arrangements may require permission. Fair use depends on the particular use and the statutory factors; this notice does not claim a blanket fair-use exemption.
Permissions and corrections
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