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 of Representatives passed an amendment to reverse the FAA's recent reinterpretation classifying flight instruction as an activity for compensation or hire.
- The FAA's reinterpretation, which ended 60 years of prior policy, stemmed from a 2020 cease-and-desist order against a warbird operator offering flights under the guise of flight training for compensation.
- Aviation groups and flight instructors expressed significant concern over the FAA's change, fearing increased liability, potential requirements for higher medical certificates, and a possible exodus of instructors.
- The amendment explicitly states that flight instruction is not considered operating an aircraft for compensation or hire, and it is now headed to the Senate for consideration.
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