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:
- The FAA's proposed electronic Pilot Records Database (PRD) aims to improve safety and pilot hiring for certain Part 91 operators by requiring them to submit pilot background and currency information.
- A survey by NBAA and AOPA revealed significant pilot skepticism and concern over the PRD's burden, with respondents estimating substantial monthly time commitments (e.g., over 18 hours) without believing it will enhance safety or hiring processes.
- NBAA and AOPA criticize the proposed PRD for creating new, costly, and burdensome record-keeping requirements for small general aviation businesses without improving safety, and advocate for a clear process for pilots to correct erroneous information in the database.
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