Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Pilot School Certification; Correction, 53643-53648 [E9-25133]

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• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 201 (Tuesday, October 20, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 53643-53648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-25133]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Parts 61, 91, and 141

[Docket No. FAA-2006-26661; Amendment Nos. 61-124A, 91-309A, and 141-
12A]
RIN 2120-AI86


Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Pilot School Certification; 
Correction

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making several 
corrections to its ``Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Pilot School 
Certification'' final rule published in the Federal Register on August 
21, 2009. The FAA corrections include standardizing certain part 61 
time period durations from ``60 days'' to now read ``2 calendar 
months.'' We are also correcting an omission and errors to the 
prerequisite eligibility requirements for use of flight simulators. 
Additionally, we are correcting the duration of a student pilot 
certificate to 60 calendar months for a student pilot seeking a sport 
pilot certificate. Finally, we are correcting a sentence in the 
preamble to conform with the final rule regarding the use of flight 
training devices.

DATES: These corrections are effective on October 20, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John D. Lynch, Certification and 
General Aviation Operations Branch, AFS-810, General Aviation and 
Commercial Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone (202) 267-3844; e-mail to john.d.lynch@faa.gov.
    For legal interpretative questions about this final rule, contact: 
Michael Chase, AGC-240, Office of Chief Counsel, Regulations Division, 
Federal

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Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20591; telephone (202) 267-3110; e-mail to michael.chase@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The FAA published a final rule in the Federal Register, entitled 
``Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Pilot School Certification'' on August 
21, 2009 (74 FR 42500). That final rule made revisions to the training, 
qualification, certification, and operating rules for pilots, flight 
instructors, ground instructors, and pilot schools in part 61, part 91, 
and part 141. The FAA's intention was to update and clarify certain 
training and qualification rules for pilots, flight instructors, ground 
instructors, and pilot schools ensuring a better understanding of those 
rules relating to aircraft operations in the National Airspace System 
(NAS). However, the published final rule contained some inadvertent 
errors that we are now correcting.
    In the amendatory instructions to Sec.  61.3, we stated that we 
were revising paragraph (c)(2)(xii). However, paragraph (c)(2)(xii) is 
a new subparagraph in Sec.  61.3. We are correcting the amendatory 
instruction to state that we are adding the new paragraph.
    We revised Sec.  61.39(a)(6)(i) to change the time period from ``60 
days'' to read ``2 calendar months.'' Since the publication of the 
final rule, the FAA has received numerous inquiries about this 
difference where Sec.  61.39(a)(6)(i) reads ``2 calendar months'' and 
other sections reference ``60 days.'' This conforming change should 
have been in the published final rule. For these reasons, we are now 
correcting Sec. Sec.  61.99, 61.109, 61.129, and 61.313 to revise the 
references to ``60 days'' to read ``2 calendar months.'' We are also 
adding clarifying language to these sections that the flight training 
must be conducted with an authorized instructor, which is the intent of 
Sec.  61.39(a)(6)(1) and the definition of ``flight training'' in Sec.  
61.1. This correction will parallel Sec. Sec.  61.99, 61.109, 61.129, 
and 61.313 with the new Sec.  61.39(a)(6)(i), as originally intended.
    In the preamble to the final rule, we stated: ``The requirement 
that a minimum of a Level 5 flight training device be used if a flight 
training device is used for the practical test conforms with existing 
FAA policy.'' (Id. at 42522.) This sentence is not correct. The 
sentence should read: ``The requirement that a minimum of a Level 5 
flight training device be used if a flight simulator is used for any 
portion of the practical test conforms with existing FAA policy.'' This 
corrected sentence now parallels Sec.  61.64(b)(4), (d)(4), and (f)(4).
    In the final rule, we intended to consolidate and clarify the uses 
of flight simulators and flight training devices from Sec.  61.63(e), 
(f), and (g) and Sec.  61.157(g), (h), and (i) into a new Sec.  61.64 
without substantive changes to the uses of or prerequisite eligibility 
requirements to flight simulators and flight training devices. However, 
the language used in Sec.  61.64(a)(1)(iii), (c)(1)(iii), and 
(e)(1)(iii) requires the use of a qualified and approved Level C flight 
simulator if a flight simulator is used for ``any portion of the 
practical test.'' This change from the previous requirement in Sec.  
61.63 and Sec.  61.157 was not intended. We are correcting Sec.  
61.64(a)(1)(iii), (c)(1)(iii), and (e)(1)(iii) to require the use of a 
qualified and approved Level C flight simulator if a flight simulator 
is used for the entire practical test, as previously required.
    Additionally, when we established Sec.  61.64(a)(2) and Sec.  
61.64(a)(3), we inadvertently omitted one of the prerequisite 
eligibility requirements from old Sec.  61.63(e)(4)(ii)(C) and Sec.  
61.157(g)(3)(ii)(C). We are correcting Sec.  61.64(a)(2) and Sec.  
61.64(a)(3) to add the previously available prerequisite option for 
pilots who have logged ``at least 2,000 hours of flight time, of which 
500 hours is in turbine-powered airplanes of the same class of airplane 
for which the type rating is sought.''
    In the final rule, we inadvertently omitted the clarifying phrase 
``as appropriate'' in Sec.  61.64(a)(4). To prevent any confusion as to 
the intent of the rule, we are adding the clarifying phase ``as 
appropriate'' in Sec.  61.64(a)(4). This section applies when the 
applicant does not meet the prerequisite eligibility requirement for 
either a turbojet airplane or a turbo-propeller type rating.
    We are making a formatting revision to the rule text in Sec.  
61.64(a)(4)(i), (c)(3)(i), and (e)(3)(i) by replacing the period at the 
end of the paragraph and replace it with semicolon and adding the word 
``or''. We are also modifying the text in Sec.  61.64(a)(4)(ii), 
(c)(3)(ii), and (e)(3)(ii). These changes will clarify that the rule 
still provides for partial use of the aircraft for performing the 
preflight inspection, normal takeoff, normal instrument landing system 
approach, missed approach, and normal landing tasks, or the applicant 
will receive the supervised operating experience.
    We are also making a minor correction to Sec.  61.19(b)(3). Section 
61.19(b)(3) provides that for student pilots seeking a glider or 
balloon rating that the student pilot certificate does not expire until 
60 calendar months after the month of the date issued, regardless of 
the person's age. Because a sport pilot certificate holder is not 
required to hold a medical certificate, we are including student pilots 
seeking a sport pilot certificate in this rule.
    We are also making a further clarification to Sec.  
61.157(f)(2)(ii) and (iii). The purpose of this correction is to 
clarify that an Aircrew Program Designee or Training Center Evaluator 
may be authorized to conduct competency and/or proficiency checks 
required under part 121, part 135, or subpart K of part 91.

Corrections

    In the FR Document E9-19353 that appeared in the Federal Register 
on Friday, August 21, 2009, make the following corrections:

A. Correction to the Preamble

    1. On page 42522, third column, fifth complete paragraph, revise 
the first sentence to read, ``The requirement that a minimum of a Level 
5 flight training device be used if a flight simulator is used for any 
portion of the practical test conforms with existing FAA policy.''

B. Corrections to the Regulatory Text


Sec.  61.3  [Corrected]

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1. On page 42546, third column, revise amendatory instruction 4 to read 
as follows:
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4. Amend Sec.  61.3 by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text, 
(a)(1), (a)(2)(i), (b) introductory text, (b)(1), (c)(1), (c)(2)(ii), 
(c)(2)(iii), (c)(2)(v) introductory text, (c)(2)(xi), (f)(1)(i), 
(f)(2)(i), (f)(2)(ii), (g)(1)(i), (g)(2)(i), and (g)(2)(ii) and by 
adding a new paragraph (c)(2)(xii) to read as follows:
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2. On page 42547, second column, in the amendment to Sec.  61.19, 
revise paragraph (b)(3) to read as follows:


Sec.  61.19  Duration of pilot and instructor certificates.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (3) For student pilots seeking a glider rating, balloon rating, or 
a sport pilot certificate, the student pilot certificate does not 
expire until 60 calendar months after the month of the date issued, 
regardless of the person's age.
* * * * *

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3. On page 42553, first and second columns, in the amendment to Sec.  
61.64;
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A. Revise paragraph (a)(1)(iii);
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B. Remove the word ``or'' after the semicolon in paragraph (a)(2)(iii);
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C. Remove the period after paragraph (a)(2)(iv) and add ``; or'' in its 
place;

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D. Add paragraph (a)(2)(v);
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E. Remove the word ``or'' after the semicolon in paragraph (a)(3)(iii);
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F. Remove the period after paragraph (a)(3)(iv) and add ``; or'' in its 
place;
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G. Add paragraph (a)(3)(v);
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H. Amend paragraph (a)(4) introductory text by adding the phase ``as 
appropriate'' after the phrase ``of this section'';
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I. Remove the period after paragraph (a)(4)(i) and add ``; or'' in its 
place;
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J. Revise paragraph (a)(4)(ii);
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K. Remove the period after paragraph (c)(3)(i) and add ``; or'' in its 
place;
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L. Revise paragraph (c)(3)(ii);
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M. Remove the period after paragraph (e)(3)(i) and add ``; or'' in its 
place;
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N. Revise paragraph (e)(3)(ii);
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O. Revise paragraph (c)(1)(iii); and
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P. Revise paragraph (e)(1)(iii).
    The corrections read as follows:


Sec.  61.64  Use of a flight simulator and flight training device.

    (a) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (iii) At a minimum, must be qualified and approved as a Level C 
flight simulator if the applicant performs the entire practical test in 
a flight simulator; and
* * * * *
    (2) * * *
    (v) Have logged at least 2,000 hours of flight time, of which 500 
hours were in turbine-powered airplanes of the same class of airplane 
for which the type rating is sought.
    (3) * * *
    (v) Have logged at least 2,000 hours of flight time, of which 500 
hours were in turbine-powered airplanes of the same class of airplane 
for which the type rating is sought.
    (4) * * *
    (ii) The applicant's pilot certificate will be issued with a 
limitation that states:
    ``The [name the category, class, and type of airplane rating (if a 
type rating is applicable)] is subject to additional pilot in command 
limitations,'' and the applicant is restricted from serving as pilot in 
command in that category, class, and type of airplane rating (if a type 
rating is applicable).
* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (iii) At a minimum, must be qualified and approved as a Level C 
flight simulator if the applicant performs the entire practical test in 
a flight simulator; and
* * * * *
    (3) * * *
    (ii) The applicant's pilot certificate will be issued with a 
limitation that states: ``The [name the helicopter class and type of 
helicopter rating (if a type rating is applicable)] is subject to 
additional pilot in command limitations,'' and the applicant is 
restricted from serving as pilot in command in that helicopter class 
and type of helicopter rating (if a type rating is applicable).
* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (iii) At a minimum, must be qualified and approved as a Level C 
flight simulator if the applicant performs the entire practical test in 
a flight simulator; and
* * * * *
    (3) * * *
    (ii) The applicant's pilot certificate will be issued with a 
limitation that states: ``The [name of the category and powered-lift 
rating (if a type rating is applicable)] is subject to additional pilot 
in command limitations,'' and the applicant is restricted from serving 
as pilot in command in that category and type of powered-lift rating 
(if a type rating is applicable).
* * * * *

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4. On page 42558, first column, add new instruction 29a with an 
amendment to Sec.  61.99 to read as follows:
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29a. Amend Sec.  61.99 by revising paragraph (a)(2) to read as follows:


Sec.  61.99  Aeronautical experience.

    (a) * * *
    (2) Three hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in 
the aircraft for the rating sought in preparation for the practical 
test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test.
* * * * *

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5. On page 42558, second column, revise amendatory instruction 32 and 
its amendments to Sec.  61.109 to read as follows:
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32. Amend Sec.  61.109 by revising paragraphs (a)(4), (a)(5)(ii), 
(b)(4), (b)(5)(ii), (c)(3), (c)(4)(ii), (d)(3), (d)(4)(ii), (e)(4), 
(e)(5)(ii), (f)(1)(i), (f)(2)(ii), (g)(3), (h)(1)(i), (h)(2)(i), 
(i)(3), and (j)(3) to read as follows:


Sec.  61.109  Aeronautical experience.

    (a) * * *
    (4) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in a 
single-engine airplane in preparation for the practical test, which 
must have been performed within the preceding 2 calendar months from 
the month of the test; and
    (5) * * *
    (ii) One solo cross country flight of 150 nautical miles total 
distance, with full-stop landings at three points, and one segment of 
the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of more than 50 
nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations; and
* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (4) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in a 
multiengine airplane in preparation for the practical test, which must 
have been performed within the preceding 2 calendar months from the 
month of the test; and
    (5) * * *
    (ii) One solo cross country flight of 150 nautical miles total 
distance, with full-stop landings at three points, and one segment of 
the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of more than 50 
nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations; and
* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (3) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in a 
helicopter in preparation for the practical test, which must have been 
performed within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the 
test; and
    (4) * * *
    (ii) One solo cross country flight of 100 nautical miles total 
distance, with landings at three points, and one segment of the flight 
being a straight-line distance of more than 25 nautical miles between 
the takeoff and landing locations; and
* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (3) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in a 
gyroplane in preparation for the practical test, which must have been 
performed within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the 
test; and
    (4) * * *
    (ii) One solo cross country flight of 100 nautical miles total 
distance, with landings at three points, and one segment of the flight 
being a straight-line distance of more than 25 nautical miles between 
the takeoff and landing locations; and
* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (4) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in a 
powered-lift in preparation for the practical test, which must have 
been performed within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of 
the test; and
    (5) * * *
    (ii) One solo cross country flight of 150 nautical miles total 
distance, with full-stop landings at three points, and one segment of 
the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of more than 50 
nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations; and
* * * * *

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    (f) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (i) 20 flights in a glider in the areas of operations listed in 
Sec.  61.107(b)(6) of this part, including at least 3 training flights 
with an authorized instructor in a glider in preparation for the 
practical test that must have been performed within the preceding 2 
calendar months from the month of the test; and
* * * * *
    (2) * * *
    (ii) 3 training flights with an authorized instructor in a glider 
in preparation for the practical test that must have been performed 
within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test.
    (g) * * *
    (3) Three hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in 
an airship in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 
calendar months from the month of the test; and
* * * * *
    (h) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (i) At least one training flight with an authorized instructor in a 
gas balloon in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 
2 calendar months from the month of the test;
* * * * *
    (2) * * *
    (i) At least two training flights of 1 hour each with an authorized 
instructor in a balloon with an airborne heater in preparation for the 
practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of 
the test;
* * * * *
    (i) * * *
    (3) Three hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in 
a powered parachute in preparation for the practical test, which must 
have been performed within the preceding 2 calendar months from the 
month of the test; and
* * * * *
    (j) * * *
    (3) Three hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in 
a weight-shift-control aircraft in preparation for the practical test, 
which must have been performed within the preceding 2 calendar months 
from the month of the test; and
* * * * *

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6. On page 42558, third column, revise amendatory instruction 34 and 
its amendments to Sec.  61.129 to read as follows:
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34. Amend Sec.  61.129 by revising paragraphs (a)(3)(i), (a)(3)(iii), 
(a)(3)(iv), (a)(3)(v), (a)(4) introductory text, (b)(3)(i), 
(b)(3)(iii), (b)(3)(iv), (b)(3)(v), (c)(3)(i) through (iv), (c)(4) 
introductory text, (d)(3)(i) through (iv), (d)(4) introductory text, 
(e)(3)(i) through (iv), (e)(4) introductory text, (f)(1)(i), (f)(2)(i), 
(g)(2) introductory text, (g)(3), (g)(4)(i) through (iii), 
(h)(4)(i)(A), (h)(4)(ii)(A), and (i)(3) to read as follows:


Sec.  61.129  Aeronautical experience.

    (a) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (i) Ten hours of instrument training using a view-limiting device 
including attitude instrument flying, partial panel skills, recovery 
from unusual flight attitudes, and intercepting and tracking 
navigational systems. Five hours of the 10 hours required on instrument 
training must be in a single engine airplane;
* * * * *
    (iii) One 2-hour cross country flight in a single engine airplane 
in daytime conditions that consists of a total straight-line distance 
of more than 100 nautical miles from the original point of departure;
    (iv) One 2-hour cross country flight in a single engine airplane in 
nighttime conditions that consists of a total straight-line distance of 
more than 100 nautical miles from the original point of departure; and
    (v) Three hours in a single-engine airplane with an authorized 
instructor in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 
calendar months from the month of the test.
    (4) Ten hours of solo flight time in a single engine airplane or 10 
hours of flight time performing the duties of pilot in command in a 
single engine airplane with an authorized instructor on board (either 
of which may be credited towards the flight time requirement under 
paragraph (a)(2) of this section), on the areas of operation listed 
under Sec.  61.127(b)(1) that include--
* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (i) Ten hours of instrument training using a view-limiting device 
including attitude instrument flying, partial panel skills, recovery 
from unusual flight attitudes, and intercepting and tracking 
navigational systems. Five hours of the 10 hours required on instrument 
training must be in a multiengine airplane;
* * * * *
    (iii) One 2-hour cross country flight in a multiengine airplane in 
daytime conditions that consists of a total straight-line distance of 
more than 100 nautical miles from the original point of departure;
    (iv) One 2-hour cross country flight in a multiengine airplane in 
nighttime conditions that consists of a total straight-line distance of 
more than 100 nautical miles from the original point of departure; and
    (v) Three hours in a multiengine airplane with an authorized 
instructor in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 
calendar months from the month of the test.
    (c) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (i) Five hours on the control and maneuvering of a helicopter 
solely by reference to instruments using a view-limiting device 
including attitude instrument flying, partial panel skills, recovery 
from unusual flight attitudes, and intercepting and tracking 
navigational systems. This aeronautical experience may be performed in 
an aircraft, flight simulator, flight training device, or an aviation 
training device;
    (ii) One 2-hour cross country flight in a helicopter in daytime 
conditions that consists of a total straight-line distance of more than 
50 nautical miles from the original point of departure;
    (iii) One 2-hour cross country flight in a helicopter in nighttime 
conditions that consists of a total straight-line distance of more than 
50 nautical miles from the original point of departure; and
    (iv) Three hours in a helicopter with an authorized instructor in 
preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar 
months from the month of the test.
    (4) Ten hours of solo flight time in a helicopter or 10 hours of 
flight time performing the duties of pilot in command in a helicopter 
with an authorized instructor on board (either of which may be credited 
towards the flight time requirement under paragraph (c)(2) of this 
section), on the areas of operation listed under Sec.  61.127(b)(3) 
that includes--
* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (i) 2.5 hours on the control and maneuvering of a gyroplane solely 
by reference to instruments using a view-limiting device including 
attitude instrument flying, partial panel skills, recovery from unusual 
flight attitudes, and intercepting and tracking navigational systems. 
This aeronautical experience may be performed in an aircraft, flight 
simulator, flight training device, or an aviation training device;
    (ii) One 2-hour cross country flight in a gyroplane in daytime 
conditions that consists of a total straight-line distance of more than 
50 nautical miles from the original point of departure;
    (iii) Two hours of flight training during nighttime conditions in a

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gyroplane at an airport, that includes 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a 
full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic 
pattern); and
    (iv) Three hours in a gyroplane with an authorized instructor in 
preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar 
months from the month of the test.
    (4) Ten hours of solo flight time in a gyroplane or 10 hours of 
flight time performing the duties of pilot in command in a gyroplane 
with an authorized instructor on board (either of which may be credited 
towards the flight time requirement under paragraph (d)(2) of this 
section), on the areas of operation listed in Sec.  61.127(b)(4) that 
includes--
* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (i) Ten hours of instrument training using a view-limiting device 
including attitude instrument flying, partial panel skills, recovery 
from unusual flight attitudes, and intercepting and tracking 
navigational systems. Five hours of the 10 hours required on instrument 
training must be in a powered-lift;
    (ii) One 2-hour cross country flight in a powered-lift in daytime 
conditions that consists of a total straight-line distance of more than 
100 nautical miles from the original point of departure;
    (iii) One 2-hour cross country flight in a powered-lift in 
nighttime conditions that consists of a total straight-line distance of 
more than 100 nautical miles from the original point of departure; and
    (iv) 3 hours in a powered-lift with an authorized instructor in 
preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar 
months from the month of the test.
    (4) Ten hours of solo flight time in a powered-lift or 10 hours of 
flight time performing the duties of pilot in command in a powered-lift 
with an authorized instructor on board (either of which may be credited 
towards the flight time requirement under paragraph (e)(2) of this 
section, on the areas of operation listed in Sec.  61.127(b)(5) that 
includes--
* * * * *
    (f) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (i) Three hours of flight training in a glider with an authorized 
instructor or 10 training flights in a glider with an authorized 
instructor on the areas of operation listed in Sec.  61.127(b)(6) of 
this part, including at least 3 training flights in a glider with an 
authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test within the 
preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test; and
* * * * *
    (2) * * *
    (i) Three hours of flight training in a glider or 10 training 
flights in a glider with an authorized instructor on the areas of 
operation listed in Sec.  61.127(b)(6) of this part including at least 
3 training flights in a glider with an authorized instructor in 
preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar 
months from the month of the test; and
* * * * *
    (g) * * *
    (2) Thirty hours of pilot in command flight time in airships or 
performing the duties of pilot in command in an airship with an 
authorized instructor aboard, which consists of--
* * * * *
    (3) Forty hours of instrument time to include--
    (i) Instrument training using a view-limiting device for attitude 
instrument flying, partial panel skills, recovery from unusual flight 
attitudes, and intercepting and tracking navigational systems; and
    (ii) Twenty hours of instrument flight time, of which 10 hours must 
be in flight in airships.
    (4) * * *
    (i) Three hours in an airship with an authorized instructor in 
preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar 
months from the month of the test;
    (ii) One hour cross country flight in an airship in daytime 
conditions that consists of a total straight-line distance of more than 
25 nautical miles from the point of departure; and
    (iii) One hour cross country flight in an airship in nighttime 
conditions that consists of a total straight-line distance of more than 
25 nautical miles from the point of departure.
* * * * *
    (h) * * *
    (4) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (A) Two training flights of 2 hours each in a gas balloon with an 
authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test within the 
preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test;
* * * * *
    (ii) * * *
    (A) Two training flights of 1 hour each in a balloon with an 
airborne heater with an authorized instructor in preparation for the 
practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of 
the test;
* * * * *
    (i) * * *
    (3) Except when fewer hours are approved by the FAA, an applicant 
for the commercial pilot certificate with the airplane or powered-lift 
rating who has completed 190 hours of aeronautical experience is 
considered to have met the total aeronautical experience requirements 
of this section, provided the applicant satisfactorily completed an 
approved commercial pilot course under part 142 of this chapter and the 
approved course was appropriate to the commercial pilot certificate and 
aircraft rating sought.

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7. On page 42560, third column, in the amendment to Sec.  61.157, 
revise paragraphs (f)(2)(ii) and (iii) to read as follows:


Sec.  61.157  Flight proficiency.

* * * * *
    (f) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (ii) An Aircrew Program Designee who is authorized to perform 
proficiency and/or competency checks for the air carrier whose approved 
training program has been satisfactorily completed by the pilot 
applicant.
    (iii) A Training Center Evaluator with appropriate certification 
authority who is also authorized to perform the portions of the 
competency and/or proficiency checks required by paragraph (f)(1) of 
this section for the air carrier whose approved training program has 
been satisfactorily completed by the pilot applicant.
* * * * *

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8. On page 42562, third column, add new instruction 48a with an 
amendment to Sec.  61.313 to read as follows:
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48a. Amend Sec.  61.313 by revising paragraphs (a)(1)(iv), (b)(1)(ii), 
(c)(1)(ii), (d)(1)(iv), (e)(1)(iv), (f)(1)(ii), (g)(1)(v), and 
(h)(1)(iv) to read as follows:


Sec.  61.313  What aeronautical experience must I have to apply for a 
sport pilot certificate?

* * * * *

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   If you are applying for a
sport pilot certificate with *  Then you must log  Which must include at
              * *                 at least * * *        least * * *
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(a) * * *.....................  (1) * * *........  (iv) 3 hours of
                                                    flight training with
                                                    an authorized
                                                    instructor on those
                                                    areas of operation
                                                    specified in Sec.
                                                    61.311 in
                                                    preparation for the
                                                    practical test
                                                    within the preceding
                                                    2 calendar months
                                                    from the month of
                                                    the test.
(b) * * *.....................  (1) * * *........  (ii) 3 hours of
                                                    flight training with
                                                    an authorized
                                                    instructor on those
                                                    areas of operation
                                                    specified in Sec.
                                                    61.311 in
                                                    preparation for the
                                                    practical test
                                                    within the preceding
                                                    2 calendar months
                                                    from the month of
                                                    the test.
(c) * * *.....................  (1) * * *........  (ii) 3 hours of
                                                    flight training with
                                                    an authorized
                                                    instructor on those
                                                    areas of operation
                                                    specified in Sec.
                                                    61.311, in
                                                    preparation for the
                                                    practical test
                                                    within the preceding
                                                    2 calendar months
                                                    from the month of
                                                    the test.
(d) * * *.....................  (1) * * *........   (iv) 3 hours of
                                                    flight training with
                                                    an authorized
                                                    instructor on those
                                                    areas of operation
                                                    specified in Sec.
                                                    61.311 in
                                                    preparation for the
                                                    practical test
                                                    within the preceding
                                                    2 calendar months
                                                    from the month of
                                                    the test.
(e) * * *.....................  (1) * * *........  (iv) 3 hours of
                                                    flight training with
                                                    an authorized
                                                    instructor on those
                                                    areas of operation
                                                    specified in Sec.
                                                    61.311 in
                                                    preparation for the
                                                    practical test
                                                    within the preceding
                                                    2 calendar months
                                                    from the month of
                                                    the test.
(f) * * *.....................  (1) * * *........  (ii) 3 hours of
                                                    flight training with
                                                    an authorized
                                                    instructor on those
                                                    areas of operation
                                                    specified in Sec.
                                                    61.311 in
                                                    preparation for the
                                                    practical test
                                                    within the preceding
                                                    2 calendar months
                                                    from the month of
                                                    the test.
(g) * * *.....................  (1) * * *........  (v) 3 hours of flight
                                                    training with an
                                                    authorized
                                                    instructor on those
                                                    areas of operation
                                                    specified in Sec.
                                                    61.311 in
                                                    preparation for the
                                                    practical test
                                                    within the preceding
                                                    2 calendar months
                                                    from the month of
                                                    the test.
(h) * * *.....................  (1) * * *........  (iv) 3 hours of
                                                    flight training with
                                                    an authorized
                                                    instructor on those
                                                    areas of operation
                                                    specified in Sec.
                                                    61.311 in
                                                    preparation for the
                                                    practical test
                                                    within the preceding
                                                    2 calendar months
                                                    from the month of
                                                    the test.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 15, 2009.
Pamela Hamilton-Powell,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. E9-25133 Filed 10-19-09; 8:45 am]
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