Discussion

Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 61, Subparts A, B, and C explain the basics of pilot certification. They cover general rules, who is eligible to become a pilot, and what student pilots are allowed and not allowed to do.

Your task has two parts:

1. Create one original discussion post (at least 200 words)

Choose one of the topic areas below and answer one or more of the questions in that section:

• Regulatory Intent & Safety
• Why does the FAA have specific requirements like age, medical certification, and English proficiency for student pilots?
• How do these rules balance access to flight training with safety?
• Student Pilot Privileges & Limitations
• Why are student pilots given limited solo privileges?
• How do student pilot privileges compare to private pilot privileges, and what does this say about increasing responsibility?
• Ethical and Practical Dimensions
• Should the FAA change minimum age requirements based on new technology and training tools?
• What ethical responsibility do instructors have when approving student solo flights?
• Personal Reflection & Application
• What changes would you make to Subparts AC to modernize them?
• How do these rules help build a strong safety culture in aviation?

2. Respond to classmates

Write at least two replies to classmates posts.

Each response must be at least 75 words and should add something meaningful (agree/disagree with reasons, give an example, or expand on their idea).