Experienced Pilots Save Lives Act of 2023

The Experienced Pilots Save Lives Act of 2023 requires the Federal Aviation Administration to update pilot certification rules. It increases minimum flight hour requirements for pilots seeking an airline transport pilot certificate, mandating at least 900 cross-country hours, 200 night hours, 375 hours in the specific aircraft type, and 75 hours of instrument flying in actual conditions. The bill also sets new standards for flight simulators, requiring 6 degrees of freedom and accurate aerodynamic modeling to count toward training hours. These changes directly affect pilots pursuing commercial airline certification by ensuring more diverse, challenging flight experience before operating commercial aircraft.