<p>New rules adopt permanent amendments and establish a special federal aviation regulation (SFAR) for 10 years to: facilitate the certification of powered-lift pilots and flight instructors, clarify operating rules applicable to operations involving powered-lift, and finalize other amendments that are necessary to integrate powered-lift into the national airspace system. In this final action, the FAA provides alternate frameworks to facilitate the certification of pilots seeking qualifications in a powered-lift aircraft with single functioning flight controls and a single pilot station. In response to commenters, the FAA clarifies certain operating rules and adopts a performance-based approach to operating rules to enable powered-lift operations. The rules also change practical tests in aircraft that require type ratings, rotorcraft training centers, and rotorcraft instructor eligibility, training and testing requirements. This final rule is effective Jan. 21, 2025, except for some Part 135 automatic pilot instrument proficiency check requirements, which are effective July 21, 2025.</p>


U.S.: Powered-Lift Pilot Certification

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U.S.: Powered-Lift Pilot Certification

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