On October 20, 2009, some changes to Part 61 became the new gospel from the FAA. These weren’t huge, sweeping changes, but they were easy to miss and could affect you quite a bit. Let’s take a look.
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On October 20, 2009, some changes to Part 61 became the new gospel from the FAA. These werent huge, sweeping changes, but they were easy to miss and could affect you quite a bit. Lets take a look.
Key Takeaways:
- FAA changes to Part 61 revised instrument currency (61.57) by introducing new ways to maintain currency using Aviation Training Devices (ATDs), with varying timeframes and requirements depending on the combination of devices used.
- New regulations (61.195) now require instrument training for higher ratings (Commercial, ATP) to be conducted by an instrument-rated CFI, while non-instrument-rated CFIs are restricted to basic instrument training for private pilot students.
- All instrument ratings (61.65) now mandate 10 hours of PIC cross-country flight time, and applicants can credit up to 10 hours of ATD time towards their instrument rating aeronautical experience.
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