Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Despite AOPA’s arguments, the FAA raised the minimum experience level for private pilots from 200 to 500 hours. The FAA based their action on the fact that more accidents occur with pilots between 200 and 500 hours. But because the majority of pilots fall into that range, the statistics used by the FAA to justify the change may not reflect the true safety record of pilots in this experience level, but rather their increased exposure."

Source: Luis Gutierrez, Director of Regulatory and Certification Policy for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, commenting on the FAA's NPRM issued this week setting new guidelines for air tour and sightseeing operators, as well as pilots flying for charity events.

FMI: Read The Full NPRM, www.aopa.org