GACAR explained
GACAR, the GACA Civil Aviation Regulations, is the body of rules that governs civil aviation in Saudi Arabia. It is organised into numbered Parts, each covering one area, much like the FAA's Federal Aviation Regulations. This guide explains how the library is structured so you can find the exact Part and section that applies. It is an educational overview; the regulation itself is always the authority.
What GACAR is
GACAR is published by the General Authority of Civil Aviation and carries the force of regulation in the Kingdom. It is modelled on international (ICAO) standards and is closely aligned with the structure of the US FARs, which makes it familiar to pilots trained elsewhere.
How it is organised
The rules are split into numbered Parts. Each Part covers one subject, for example Part 1 holds definitions and abbreviations, Part 61 covers pilot licensing, and Part 91 covers general operating and flight rules. Within a Part, content is divided into subparts and numbered sections.
Finding a rule
Identify the subject, open the matching Part, then drill to the subpart and section. A reference like "§61.57" means Part 61, section 57. The library search and Captain Adel both return the exact Part and section so you can verify the wording at source.
Reading it safely
Definitions in Part 1 change how every other Part is read, so check a term there first. Always read the current text, regulations are amended over time, and treat summaries (including this one) as a pointer to the rule, never a replacement for it.
Regulations cited
Fly GACA is an independent educational platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) or the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The official and authoritative source for all civil aviation regulations, publications, and aeronautical information is always GACA. Always verify against the latest official GACA publication at gaca.gov.sa.