FAA proposes new training requirements
May 11, 2011, 01:38 pm
Federal Aviation Administration recently proposed major changes in the training requirements for airline pilots. The new proposal contains "the most significant changes to air carrier training in 20 years," according to FAA Administrator Randy Babbit.
USA Today reports, while pilots are trained to avoid stalling, their training may not include what to do if something goes wrong. If passed, the FAA's proposal would change that, requiring pilots to be well-versed in recovery procedures. Training can be conducted without risking the safety of the pilots by using realistic flight simulators.
General aviation pilots may not have access to high-cost flight simulators, but they should still know how to recover from a stall or other mid-air emergency. It is a good idea to have pilot life insurance in the event of an emergency from which a pilot cannot recover.
The FAA also proposed that piloting skill tests should be monitored more closely, so pilots who fail can be offered training support to improve their performance and lower the risk of an accident.
Ray LaHood, the U.S. Transportation Secretary stated that the "proposal will make U.S. pilots and crewmembers even better-equipped to handle any emergency they may encounter."
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