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What Is AQP? Understanding the Advanced Qualification Program and Why Airlines Use It.
The Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) is an FAA-approved training system designed to prepare airline pilots using a data-driven and scenario-based approach. Rather than following a rigid checklist of maneuvers, AQP tailors training to real-world performance and airline-specific operations. It emphasizes Crew Resource Management (CRM) , decision-making , and line-oriented flying to ensure pilots are ready for the realities of commercial aviation. AQP is broken into severa
Pilots Collective
Oct 223 min read


Safety Talk: The MOSAIC Rule – Opportunities and Cautions
The FAA’s new MOSAIC rule (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) is reshaping the world of Light Sport and experimental aviation. The rule shifts away from the previous maximum takeoff weight limit and instead uses stall speed as the primary defining characteristic for Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). This change allows aircraft with a stall speed of 54 knots or less to qualify—regardless of weight. Additionally, the rule permits higher cruise speeds (up to 250 kno
Pilots Collective
Jul 252 min read
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