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FAA Proposes New Pilot Certification and Training Rules

The proposed rule change would allow pilots to complete more of their instrument training an ATDs. Flying
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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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New rules proposed by the FAA could soon improve pilot certification and flight training in general aviation.

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