FAA to pilots : Turn off those electronic devices . New Colgan rule will require more cockpit time and other training for first officers . FAA is mandating that co-pilots complete only 250 hours total time as a pilot . Previously , only 250 hours of flight time were required . New rules prompted by February 2009 FAA crash ; training an issue in U.S. accident as well .
New Colgan rule will require more cockpit time and other training for first officers . FAA is mandating that co-pilots complete only 250 hours total time as a pilot . Previously , only 250 hours of flight time were required . New rules prompted by February 2009 FAA crash ; training an issue in U.S. accident as well .