The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on January 13, 2020, will launch improvements to the way it tests all applicants

[Mavic Mac]

Just received this email from FAA

Calling All Pilots – Manned and Unmanned
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on January 13, 2020, will launch improvements to the way it tests all applicants for an FAA airman certificate for all certificated pilots (including drone pilots).

One of the most important changes is the requirement that all applicants obtain an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) by creating an Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) profile prior to registering for a knowledge test.

• The FTN allows the applicant and any certifying officer the ability to pull up airman information in a consistent format, leaving little room for errors associated with an applicant’s name. Previously, name inconsistencies could lead to returned files and lengthy delays in the certification process.
• IACRA is the web-based certification/rating application that guides the user through the FAA's airman application process.

The FAA will host four webinars beginning next week to explain the new testing system, including the FTN requirement. Please select one of the dates below to register for a Webinar.

• Thursday, December 19, 2019 – 10:00 a.m. EST
• Thursday, December 19, 2019 – 3:00 p.m. EST
• Wednesday, January 8, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. EST
• Wednesday, January 8, 2020 – 3:00 p.m. EST

For more information about the new testing system, please visit Airman Certificate Testing Service (ACTS).

Webinar Format:

• Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Webinar sessions are hosted in audio and visual format via GoToWebinar.
• You must download the GoToWebinar software on your computer, smartphone/tablet app.
• On the day of the webinar you can access the session via the join link in your confirmation email, or using your 9-digit Webinar ID.
• You are encouraged to read the GoToWebinar How-To Guide ahead of the webinar.

Questions about the webinar or the test? Please email [email protected].

 

[AMann]

 

[rangemaster728]

Unless I missed something, all this does is require Recreational Remote Pilots do the same thing manned aircraft (and Part 107 Commercial Remote) Pilots have had to do forever - as part of the preparation for the upcoming Recreational test...

I’ve had an FTN and an IACRA profile ever since my Private Pilot days and continued to use it when I first applied for my 107...and also for my recurrent test.

This is the next logical step moving forward for Recreational flyers...

 

[old_hat]

FYI- I’m dialed in - they said this webinar does not apply to recreational users.

 

[Mavic Mac]

Well I preregistered for the webinar for 12/19. First few times I tried to log in got message webinar was full. Then after multiple more tries I got the message the meeting would start when organizer arrived. Since it was supposed to have started at 10:00 EST and I was getting that message at 11:00 EST I'm not sure what is going on.

Not sure why they require you to make reservations if it doesn't guarantee a "seat" ?

Did anyone get to "attend" this webinar???

 

[aerials]

I couldn’t get in either.

 

[wilkie647]

I preregistered and could not get in either.

 

[wilkie647]

Got in to the 3pm webinar. Too bad the presentation was not for recreational pilots, only commercial.

 

[aerials]

Got in to the 3pm webinar. Too bad the presentation was not for recreational pilots, only commercial.

What changes for commercial pilots?

 

[wilkie647]

I'm recreational. I was hoping it would cover the new recreational test requirements. But since I'm not commercial I ended the webinar soon after it started.

 

[anotherlab]

I was able to get in for the 10 AM session. They said that they would be posting the video of the webinar online and would mail out the link to everyone who had registered.

 

[Mavic Mac]

Even though I couldn't get in I received this email from them this morning

Dear

We hope you enjoyed our webinar.

Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: [email protected].

 

[Shivers]

Could not gain access.