FAA Reauthorization brings major changes for general aviation

It's the law. FAA reauthorization is now in the hands of the FAA to implement. Significant changes are coming. From the expansion of BasicMed, to the implementation of Remote Control Towers, to the long awaited MOSAIC ruling that will expand Sport Pilot rules, the future never looked brighter for general aviation.

[chip]

I like the protection of GA airports. However I feel the bill fell short. My GA airport in South Florida has expanded so much that it has become all corporate and GA has been priced out and not welcome. When the federal government “gave “ these WW II bases to the community it was for ALL people. Not just for the Uber wealthy!

[johnyank]

never forget what the FAA did to Bob Hoover

[mike]

In my opinion, the 3rd class medical should be done away with. It really is useless to show what someone's medical condition is at any moment. It should be replaced with a simple note from ANY licensed doctor (most notably your primary care, not just a aviation specialist) that lays out what your most current physical says about you.

[randye.]

More examiners hopefully means checkride fees are less. $1500 in my area

[Eyemareader]

Old guys rule!! Thank you for your time and experience.

[stephengoetsch]

Good episode and timely. As Pat knows, our flying club suffered a loss of our primary trainer, a C177, and simultaneously realized our LSA 1943 Cub was not really appropriate for our membership (most of us can neither fly it for lack of a tailwheel endorsement and lack of useful load to take instruction from a CFI). So the expansion of the LSA category will mean that our few LSA pilots would be able to fly almost anything we might obtain. So our options are much broader to serve our membership.

[joschmo]

The best thing they should do is revoke liability issues. We accept the risk and rewards that goes with flying or we stay on the ground. Liability has been the death of Aviation.

[sssigsauer]

I appreciate you gentlemen bringing and discussing the subjects involved with this faa document. Thanks hopefully I can get to flying again after years of being out of it.

[ver]

I don’t have the forecast ahead, but I predict sunshine and tailwinds for all…awesome info. Thanks 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[ibgarrett]

The airport in perpetuity is definitely of interest giving KBDU is under threat for shutting down…

[jamescangelsoi]

As a commercial pilot (about to be a cfi) i agree with some of these rules though I will say I'm not on board with everything. For example Basic Med, im not so sure I am on bored with expanding the uses of basic med.

I do love the idea of remote towers. I wish they would introduce these into class e and golf. And strengthen the regs for these airspaces. Though its "see and avoid" there are a lot of hazards that come from these smaller airports, like people flying around without coms or adsb & transponders
Or For example, on my commercial checkride I had a guy inproperly enter the traffic pattern. He was shooting for runway 17 but entered a left down wind for rwy 35 to a left crosswind then left downwind for rwy 17.... after i announced I was departing rwy 17.


Im a little excited to hear about the expiration date changing for a cfi. However i do believe it should be maybe an hour or 2 hour oral for the flight review to make sure we are still where we need to be with instructing

[Zaephyrs]

Great episode!
A reminder to those just getting into aviation, the positive changes outlined here took the GA community advocating to make the rules better or less onerous.
Support the aviation groups that align with your flying. If you hear of a proposal that makes sense to you is being consider by the FAA and open for comments, send a comment - it doesn't have make the argument, just say I'm "A", I support "Proposal B" because it'll make my flying better/cheaper/safer.

These changes are exciting. It's great time to be flying (as it always is!)

[kylewitter]

Cool to hear about remote towers- the airport in my hometown (KFNL) is one of the 2 airports that are part of the pilot program for remote towers. We have lost commercial service in the past because of our lack of a tower.

Also interested to hear about the light sport rule changes. I haven’t pursued getting a PPL because I may or may not be able to get a medical certificate.

[AnthonyMartinez]

Very interested in what MOSAIC looks like in final form, and glad to see the LODA changes. My currency (to carry passengers) ended back at the start of the month, and the final rule is likely to influence how/when/if I return to the air as PIC.

[reneewatkins]

We as Americans have lost so much of our freedom to bureaucrats. They take constitutionally protected freedoms, like the freedom to freely travel…make it illegal…then act like they are doing us a favor by granting us a license (granting us the privilege to do something they have deemed illegal). These bureaucrats cannot make a constitutionally protected activity into a Crime. We are loosing our freedoms by our ignorance of our rights. The Wright brother’s didn’t ask anyone if they could “Please” try to fly. Anyone who gives up a little freedom for some perceived safety…deserves neither in our Constitutional Republic…sad to say…the people who hate our God given freedoms seem to be winning…we better stand up and say NO, before its too late! FAA…who are they?

[craig]

I’m waiting for MOSAIC to fly the local rental 172. I currently don’t qualify for BasicMed, but am legal for Sport Pilot. Thanks for this video.

[skycop]

Keep it up guys. Love my plane and praying it becomes LSA as age keeps coming. Excellent presentation for all.

[dmh]

Protecting GA airports from closure section 719. I want to know can this prevent the city of Santa Monica from closing Santa Monica Airport (SMO) in 2028?

[redjet]

they completely ignored the fact that they don't have any examiners for new pilots. and they are forcing people to use DPE they charge more than $1, 000 pair test

[thatstinsongirl]

Hoping to see some improvements to MOSAIC. As it’s written currently, I could fly my Stinson in utility category but not normal category under light sport because the stall speeds are different, which is ridiculous. Of course, the FAA could fix the light sport/basic med issue entirely by joining the 21st century with medical standards or making light sport have the same requirements that BasicMed has currently with no previous 3rd class required.

Happy to hear about the inspection pass deal and protection for GA airports. I would also like to see more protection for GA, as some have mentioned GA getting pushed out in favor of corporate, and the ridiculous fees some FBOs charge.

I do think that the 3rd class medical is not an issue with the DPE shortage and instead the issue is with the FAA creating so many obstacles for new DPEs to get certified. I have a friend who has been trying for years but due to local politics has been unable to get a DPE certificate.

Definitely some positive changes here though