AOPA Pilot Magazine - January 2021 - 11

AOPA ACTION 

AOPA continues to advocate
for SFAR relief
Persistent pandemic creates ongoing legislation
IN OCTOBER, the FAA extended portions of the special federal aviation regulation (SFAR) that has governed training and testing requirements during
the coronavirus pandemic, extending by two months the validity of medical certificates and knowledge tests that were to expire between October
2020 and January 2021, and adding two months to flight review deadlines
that would have passed during that period. The FAA said that although aviation activity is on the upswing, " many of the challenges that existed when
the FAA first issued SFAR 118 remain today, " and that " airmen continue to
have trouble complying with certain training, recency, checking, testing,
duration, and renewal requirements. "
The new SFAR amendment (SFAR 118-2) took effect October 1, 2020, and
was published in the Federal Register on October 6. It reflects the agency's
conclusion that " aviation activity continues to increase, and the industry is
beginning to address the backlog of required training, checking, and testing requirements. However, many of the challenges that existed when the
FAA first issued the SFAR in April [2020] remain today as the public health
emergency continues, " the FAA said on its website.
The SFAR amendment eliminates the expanded instrument currency
" lookback " period previously allowed for pilots who met certain operational
requirements, and no new relief was provided for flight instructors with certificates nearing expiration.
" AOPA appreciates the hard work the FAA put into addressing many of
general aviation's most critical needs requested by AOPA and six other organizations, " said Christopher Cooper, AOPA director of regulatory affairs, in
a letter to the FAA's associate administrator for aviation safety.
To help pilots track their compliance responsibilities during the pandemic, the FAA provided a table comparing their status under the original
SFAR, amendment SFAR 118-1, and the latest amendment SFAR 118-2. AOPA
encourages pilots to review it carefully before conducting flight operations.

BAKER ON THE NEWS

" AOPA appreciates the FAA's recognition
of the challenges presented by the
pandemic for thousands in the GA
community. The FAA's recognition of the
importance of general aviation during
COVID-19 restrictions and the increased
infection rates across the country have
allowed aircraft owners and operators the
flexibility to continue to fly safely. The
SFAR has provided GA the relief needed to
safely operate to support the fight against
the pandemic, and avoid unnecessary costs
caused by expiring certificates and privileges. As the pandemic persists, AOPA will
advocate for continued SFAR relief. " 
	
-AOPA President Mark Baker

faa.gov/news/updates

Does SFAR 118-2 apply to you?

Pilots want to know if the amended special federal aviation regulation
applies to their individual situation. AOPA created easy-to-follow
flowcharts to help you determine if the provisions in the amended SFAR
apply to you.
* When does my medical expire?
* Knowledge tests for Part 61 pilot certificates and ratings.
* Flight review.
* Small unmanned aircraft systems (Part 107 commercial operations).
aopa.org/sfarflowcharts

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