An amendment to reverse the FAA’s reinterpretation of flight instruction as an activity for compensation or hire is on its way to the Senate after being passed by the House late last week.
House Passes Amendment Reversing FAA Instruction Policy
Key Takeaways:
- The House passed an amendment, now heading to the Senate, to reverse the FAA's reinterpretation that classified flight instruction as an activity "for compensation or hire."
- This FAA reinterpretation, which stemmed from an enforcement action against a warbird operator offering flights for compensation, reversed 60 years of policy.
- The reclassification caused significant concern among aviation groups regarding potential increased liability for flight instructors, new Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) requirements, and possible changes to medical certificate requirements.
- The amendment explicitly states that flight instructors providing training are not deemed to be operating an aircraft for compensation or hire, aiming to restore previous policy and alleviate industry concerns.
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