Sweeping Changes To Certificated Flight Training In The US
A new industry report proposes a comprehensive rewrite of the rules governing certificated flight schools in the US, with changes aimed at centralizing oversight, expanding the use of simulation and extended reality training, and tying school privileges to formal safety and quality systems. The report, prepared by the National Flight Training Alliance, is part of the FAA’s modernization effort for Part 141 pilot schools, which the agency says needs to be updated for modern technology and safety practices. The FAA is accepting comments on the proposal through April 10, 2026, as reported by AeroTime.