Nearly three-quarters of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) members who answered the organization’s survey at AirVenture 2016, voted in favor of allowing technically advanced aircraft (TAAs) to be substituted for the complex aircraft currently required to complete the practical portion of a commercial pilot or certified flight instructor check ride.
Society of Aviation and Flight Educators Supports Move to Technically Advanced Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- Nearly three-quarters of surveyed SAFE members supported allowing Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAAs) to substitute for traditional complex aircraft in commercial pilot and CFI practical exams, addressing scarcity and cost issues.
- SAFE members were less enthusiastic about a proposal to remove the requirement for a CFI's presence when pilots use simulators or training devices for IFR currency.
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