FAA Diabetes Certification entered a new policy phase on September 4, 2026, when the FAA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled “Modernizing Medical Standards for Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Cases.” The proposal would allow certain applicants with non-insulin treated … Read more
Embedded Charts are changing how pilots, instructors, mechanics, and remote pilots prepare for FAA knowledge tests. The change is not a cosmetic update. It moves many visual references from separate printed figure books into the question screen itself, which changes … Read more
FAA certification changes are no longer an abstract rulemaking topic for flight schools, sport pilots, aircraft owners, and instructors. Confirmed: on July 24, 2025, the FAA issued the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification final rule, known as MOSAIC, to amend … Read more
The FAA’s February 13, 2026 request for public feedback on ATP Certification Training was not a headline-grabbing rule change. It was a procedural notice tied to how the agency collects and reviews information from ATP Certification Training Program providers and … Read more
The Sport Pilot PTS update that took effect on September 14, 2026, changed more than test paperwork. It aligned sport pilot practical testing with the broader aircraft and operating privileges created under MOSAIC, giving instructors, applicants, and examiners a clearer … Read more
FAA attention on flight training programs has moved from general workforce concern to a defined certification agenda. The agency has worked through Part 141 school modernization, examiner oversight, and qualification standards while regional pilot access remains a policy concern. For … Read more
College Pilot Training is under direct pressure from a problem the FAA’s Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee described in practical terms: quality and capacity are not keeping pace with what the pilot pipeline needs. The ACT-ARC “Pilot Training Pathway … Read more
Flying taxis have moved into a more concrete U.S. test phase, with regulators, aircraft developers, airports, and training organizations now proving how advanced air mobility can fit into controlled airspace. On July 14, 2026, the FAA conducted an eVTOL Integration … Read more
The Aviation Professionals Initiative in southwestern Ohio is best understood through the documented launch of Butler Tech’s Aviation Center at Middletown Regional Airport. The center opened to students on January 20, 2026, with an initial group of about 80 high … Read more
Confirmed: The FAA’s September 2, 2026, sources-sought notice for Powered-Lift Training gives pilot training organizations a clear look at what the agency is evaluating before any possible procurement. As of September 15, 2026, the notice remained a market survey, not … Read more
AI Pilot Training moved from concept to formal Air Force direction on August 17, 2026, when Air Education and Training Command signed a directive aimed at building what it called “Digital Airmen.” For flight training professionals, the headline is not … Read more
The FAA changed sport pilot practical tests on September 14, 2026, by raising the minimum recovery altitude for slow flight and stall maneuvers from 1,000 feet above ground level to 1,500 feet AGL. The final rule, titled Sport Pilot Practical … Read more
On August 4, 2026, a communication breakdown involving Marine One near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport offered a sharp reminder that aviation communication training cannot stop at standard radio phraseology. According to the NTSB investigation page, Marine One, a VH-3D … Read more
FAA Pilot Certification notices issued from late 2024 through early 2026 changed how aviation schools, university flight departments, and independent training providers plan instructor staffing, sport pilot programs, and compliance calendars. The most direct confirmed change came from the FAA … Read more
Adaptability in Pilot Training is not a soft skill or a motivational slogan. After the January 29, 2025, midair collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport, the safety discussion shifted toward how pilots, controllers, procedures, and technology respond when familiar routines … Read more
Replacing a stack of paper charts with a digital tablet introduces new hardware vulnerabilities to your preflight planning. An improperly secured device easily turns into a dangerous projectile during severe turbulence. Selecting the right iPad for pilots requires far more … Read more
Transport Airplane Certification Modernization has moved from a policy discussion into a practical training issue for pilots, instructors, training centers, and operators. On June 26, 2026, the FAA published NPRM No. 26-09, titled “Transport Airplane and Propulsion Certification Modernization,” to … Read more
EMK modernization is now a live regulatory issue for airline training departments, check airmen, flight attendants, and pilots preparing for Part 121 operations. On August 5, 2026, the FAA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled “Improving Emergency Medical Kit … Read more
