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| BasicMed limitation lifted |
| Pilots who qualify under BasicMed will soon be able to act as required crewmembers other than pilot in command—more specifically as safety pilots. The FAA announced November 16 that Acting Administrator Billy Nolen signed a final rule that will take effect 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register. The rule also will require commercial balloon pilots to hold a second class medical certificate when conducting commercial operations.
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| Pilot job market has never seen numbers like this |
| Unprecedented hiring by the 12 major airlines continues as 2022 ends. According to Future and Active Pilot Advisors, 11,372 pilots were hired from January through October. FAPA projects about 13,500 pilots will be hired by year-end, making 2022 the best year on record for pilot hiring.
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| FBOProps crowdsources memorable aviation experiences |
| FBOProps, a new social app for airport experiences, is designed to help pilots and their loved ones find memorable general aviation destinations by gathering reviews and other airport information from fellow aviators. Founder Josh Harrell said, "I was looking for a way to crowdsource aviation…consider it Yelp! for pilots and nonpilots." Launched in August, the free app lets airport visitors share their experiences, what services were available, and any other helpful tips or potential criticisms.
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| Scholarships heat up as temps cool off |
| Whether your clients are interested in flight training, maintenance, or business aviation, now is the time to share scholarship information with them. Check out these opportunities from the Experimental Aircraft Association, the Flying Musicians Association, the Spaatz Association, and the National Business Aviation Association.
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| University of Oklahoma plans $30 million expansion of its flight school |
| The University of Oklahoma is planning a $30 million expansion of its flight school, including the construction of a new building, the acquisition of more airplanes, and hundreds of additional students. The university plans to increase enrollment in its flight program from 250 to 600, starting in the fall of 2023, according to the Oklahoma City Journal Record. The university said it has seen a sharp increase in the number of students interested in aviation amid an industry hiring surge.
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