The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently conducted a survey to generate input from their member pilots in response to an FAA notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) introducing a new electronic Pilot Records Database (PRD) that would involve certain Part 91 operators. Based on the comments received, the survey results indicate pilots have significant concerns over the potential burden of the FAA’s proposed rule change.
NBAA, AOPA Member Pilots Weigh in on Changes to Pilot Records Database
Key Takeaways:
- A survey by NBAA and AOPA revealed significant pilot concerns about the FAA's proposed electronic Pilot Records Database (PRD) for certain Part 91 operators, citing excessive time burdens and skepticism regarding its effectiveness in improving safety or hiring processes.
- Pilots estimate the new record-keeping requirements could take over 18 hours per month, leading NBAA and AOPA to criticize the proposal for imposing substantial costs and administrative burdens on small general aviation businesses without adequately improving safety.
- Both associations advocate for modernizing pilot record processes but emphasize the need for a clear, FAA-backed mechanism for pilots to correct erroneous information and ensure transparency and convenient access to their records within the PRD.
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