The Federal Aviation Administration published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register on December 8, 2025. The document, identified as 2025-22220, introduces changes to airman certification regulations. The agency proposes to incorporate three updated sport pilot practical test standards by reference.
This action aligns testing standards with the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification final rule. The update addresses the certification of sport pilots and the operation of light-sport category aircraft. The FAA also proposes to update the practical test standards to improve airman certification standard materials.
The proposed changes affect Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically Part 61, which governs pilot certification. The FAA seeks public feedback on these regulatory adjustments. Interested parties may submit comments on or before January 7, 2026.
The relevant docket is FAA-2025-3519, and the notice number is 26-01. No effective date has been established for this proposed rule.
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