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| House passes FAA reauthorization bill |
| The U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 26 passed a $90 billion, five-year FAA reauthorization bill by a vote of 398 to 23. The bill addresses industry workforce programs, aviation safety, drone integration, and other issues—but it makes no mention of so-called air traffic control privatization. READ MORE › |
| Progress continues on new airman certification standards |
| The working group that recommends improvements to pilot training and airman testing is set to introduce several new draft airman certification standards (ACS) and accompanying revisions to training and guidance publications. A draft ACS for the Airline Transport Pilot certificate is expected before the end of 2018. READ MORE › |
| FAA updates call sign policies |
| If your flight school uses its own call sign, take note: The FAA has updated Advisory Circular AC 120-26M to indicate that qualified flight schools will no longer be issued U.S. special call signs. However, they now can request a three-letter ICAO 3LD designator, and local call signs remain an option. READ MORE › |
| Rusty Pilots course now online |
| AOPA’s Rusty Pilots program, the popular free seminar that has helped thousands of lapsed pilots get back into the air, is now available to AOPA members as a free online course. Flight schools are encouraged to continue to host Rusty Pilots seminars for local pilots. READ MORE › |
| Award-winning flight school to launch webinar series |
| Wondering how to incorporate safety seminars into your flight school’s calendar? Join San Carlos Flight Center’s Dan Dyer and Dave Kramer to share ideas in the first of a new series of webinars hosted by San Carlos Flight Center. READ MORE › |
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