Potential Unintended Consequences of Reducing ATP Minimum Hours: Impacts on Flight Training and Pilot Quality
The aviation industry has long debated the minimum flight hours required for pilots to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, a prerequisite for serving as a pilot in command at major airlines. Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates 1,500 hours of total flight time for most pilots[...]
Set the Stage for Your Practical Test to Make it Go More Smoothly
When a DPE shows up for your practical test, there is probably a good chance you have been waiting for that test for a little while based on examiner availability and potentially weather delays. We all know DPEs services are a little challenging to source due to heavy demand,[...]
5 Ways Centralized Pilot Examiner Software can Help Improve the DPE Program
PilExOS, A Modern Solution to Improving Examiner Operations and Reducing Checkride Wait Times. Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE), are vital to ensuring pilots are being trained to meet FAA standards and have the abilities to safely execute a flight as Pilot in Command. Their operational efficiency directly impacts the rate[...]
