Pilot schools can now tell regulators how they want to be regulated

The US aviation regulator is asking pilot schools for ideas on how to update their rules. This means schools can propose changes to how they train pilots and how the government oversees them.

For decades, pilot schools have followed rules set by the government, which often meant using traditional teaching methods. This move opens the door for schools to suggest new ways to train pilots, like using more simulators or different teaching technologies. It could make pilot training faster, cheaper, or more effective, especially as demand for pilots grows.