AOPA calls for FAA to withdraw proposal to put photos on pilot licenses

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has called for the FAA to withdraw its proposal to require all pilots to obtain a photo on their pilot certificate because it adds no safety or security benefit, while adding substantial costs to pilots and the federal government.

In a report at AOPA.org, association officials say that before pilots and the federal government incur new costs associated with changes to airman certification, further coordination is needed between the industry, the FAA, and other government agencies to ensure that any changes to the pilot certificate provide a true benefit while minimizing the impact of the changes. Read the full report here.