New rules proposed by the FAA could soon improve pilot certification and flight training in general aviation.
FAA Proposes New Pilot Certification and Training Rules
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has proposed new rules (NPRM) for Part 61, aiming to improve general aviation pilot certification and flight training.
- Key proposed changes include allowing more instrument training on aviation training devices (ATDs) and enabling commercial pilot applicants to use technically advanced airplanes for training.
- The rules also permit sport pilot training hours to count toward higher certificates, and are expected to save pilots time and money, a move advocated by groups like AOPA.
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