The FAA reauthorization bill is unlikely to make it to the full U.S. House of Representatives in its current form, as the Republican leadership in the house is reportedly preparing a short-term extension ... known as Continuing Resolution ... to continue funding the FAA past the end of March.
Practical Test Standards Are Being Replaced With Airman Certification Standards For Private Pilot-Airplane And Instrument Rating
For many years pilots have used the Practical Test Standards (PTS) for guiding them through testing for pilot certification. The PTS ultimately determines the level of training because of the requirement for new pilots, or pilots obtaining additional ratings, to comply with the standards. In June of this year, private pilots being tested for an airplane rating, and instrument rating applicants will be tested under a new system.
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