Flight Training Modernization

Further Reading

Proposed Modernization of Flight Training in FAA’s Hands: A 471-page industry-backed report proposes massive overhaul of Part 141 pilot instruction system.

Modernizing FAA Part 141: The Future of U.S. Flight Training

Bigger Is Better — At Least for Flight Training Organizations

The Five Hazardous Attitudes, A Subset of Complacency

AOPA, King Schools Respond to AceCFI Collapse

How Much Training Should an Airline Pilot Need?

Modernizing FAA Part 141: The Future of U.S. Flight Training

NTSB’s Safety Recommendations related to student pilot training maneuvers

Part I – The NFTA and Part 141 Modernization

The #3 reason people quit flight training: Clash of the Personalities

The #2 reason people quit flight training

The #1 reason people quit flight training

Dozens of student pilots sue United Airlines and its flight school over fraud allegations

Former Students Sue United Aviate Academy

National Flight Training Alliance Partners With FAA To Modernize Flight Training Regulations

Flight training takes off with virtual reality

A VR-Based Flight Simulator Rig Has Been FAA Qualified For The First Time

FAA seeks comment on report “A Comprehensive Modernization of Pilot Training Conducted by 14 CFR Part 141 Training Organizations” – Comments and Extension of Comment Period Requested

Industry recommendations for Part 141 overhaul released: Year of meetings summarized, rulemaking to follow

Modernizing Flight Training Rules with Don Wykoff

The 2025 FAA Pilot Statistics Are Out — And Nobody's Talking About This

‘I am disappointed in what I’m reading’ | Commercial pilot, instructor reacts to NTSB report of deadly 2023 plane crash

Flying Cheap (full documentary) | FRONTLINE

(Guest opinion) Jerry Colonna: Our airport, their profits — Flight schools circle Longmont for free using public assets to cut costs and pad profits

June 2025 Update | FAA changes, and smarter checkride prep for students, CFIs, and flight schools.

One Year Later: The FAA Reauthorization Act

Do Airline Training Schools Have a Duty of Care?

The 1,500-Hour Rule: When Does Quantity Outweigh Quality?

United Aviate Academy Sued Over ‘Consumer Fraud’

FAA Taps Industry Association in Flight Training Modernization Bid

AOPA examines why 80% of student pilots drop out of training

Flight schools, instructors face regulatory questions following US court ruling

Family of student pilot who died in plane crash seeks $27M from Hillsboro flight school, Alaska Airlines

FAA | Introduction to Scenario-Based  Training

The Great Aviation Debate: Part 141 vs. Part 61: Structures are different, so aspiring pilots should figure out which works best for them.

FAA Modernization Initiatives: Part 141 Reform and Airman Certification ODA Program

Part 141 Reform Has Support, But Not a Free Pass

Why Student Pilots Quit (And How To Finish)

Epic Flight Academy gets FAA nod to conduct check rides

Helicopter Flight School and Community College Pay $7.5M to Settle False Claims Acts Whistleblower Lawsuit

U.S. Pilot Training Market Size, Share

Myrtle Beach flight school teacher ignored warnings, caused injury, suit says

How The 1,500 Hour Rule To Become A Commercial Pilot Compromises Safety

United Airlines' Aviate Academy Faces 2nd Lawsuit

RAA Applauds Congressional Measure Raising Student Loans Caps for Flight Education and Training Programs

How Can We Fix Our 80% Aviation Drop Out Rate?

Mesa Airlines Launches New Time Building Program for Aspiring Pilots: The regional carrier is aiming to offer pilots a more streamlined approach to building flight time. 

Mesa Airlines Launches New Time Building Program for Aspiring Pilots

‘Grossly negligent’ flight instructor charged in plane crash that killed student pilot