The TSA's term 'Flight training' refers to which of the following?

The TSA's term 'Flight training' refers to which of the following?

• A. Instruction in fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft required to obtain a new skill, certificate, or type rating
• B. Instruction in fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft simulator to maintain a pilot certificate or rating
• C. Balloon instruction
• D. 1 and 2 only

Answer: (D)

Flight training, in TSA terms, covers both hands-on instruction in actual fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft to gain a new skill, certificate, or type rating, and instruction in a flight simulator to maintain a pilot certificate or rating. This reflects how pilots prepare and stay current: some learning happens by flying real aircraft, and some by practicing in high-fidelity simulators to keep proficiency without live flight hours. Balloon instruction is not included because balloons aren’t fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, which is the scope the term uses. So, training that includes both in-air instruction and simulator-based practice best matches TSA's definition.

Flight training, in TSA terms, covers both hands-on instruction in actual fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft to gain a new skill, certificate, or type rating, and instruction in a flight simulator to maintain a pilot certificate or rating. This reflects how pilots prepare and stay current: some learning happens by flying real aircraft, and some by practicing in high-fidelity simulators to keep proficiency without live flight hours. Balloon instruction is not included because balloons aren’t fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, which is the scope the term uses. So, training that includes both in-air instruction and simulator-based practice best matches TSA's definition.