Pilot schools can finally update how they train pilots

The US aviation regulator is asking for public input on how to update rules for pilot schools. This means schools might soon be able to use modern training methods and technologies, rather than being stuck with decades-old requirements.

For decades, pilot schools have been forced to follow rules written for a different era of aviation technology and teaching. This has made it hard for them to adopt new simulators, digital learning tools, or even different flight instruction techniques. If these rules are updated, it could make pilot training faster, cheaper, and more effective, potentially increasing the number of new pilots entering the workforce.