Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"We are disappointed that this beneficial rule change was withdrawn based on a single negative comment out of the hundreds submitted on this issue. We understand the FAA's need to follow their protocols but will continue our efforts to get these changes enacted."

Source: John Dorcey, interim Executive Director of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), in comments made in response to FAA actions when the agency pulled the SAFE-requested direct-to-final rule to allow pilots up to 20 simulator hours toward an instrument rating, citing "adverse comments" less than a week before the reg was to take effect. The unexpected January 15 move leaves pilots limited to the 10 simulator hours allowed by FAR 61.65. SAFE will ask the FAA to expedite re-issue as a conventional NPRM not subject to dismissal due to a single negative comment.

FMI: www.safepilots.org