The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), has issued a notice about a petition from the Civil Air Patrol seeking an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The petition requests the ability for the Civil Air Patrol to carry out "C missions" under CAP 72-2, which allows them to partner with government and non-profit organizations for specific functions like pilot evaluations and flight academies for cadets. This notice aims to engage public participation by inviting comments on the petition by May 8, 2025. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including online, mail, and in-person delivery.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to know what people think about the Civil Air Patrol's request to change some flying rules to work with other groups and teach young pilots. They're asking for everyone's ideas on this by May 8, 2025.