New FAA rule will require more cockpit time and other training for first officers . FAA to pilots : Turn off those electronic devices . FAA is requiring that co - pilots complete 1,500 hours total time as a pilot . Previously , only 250 hours of flight time were required . New regulations prompted by the Colgan crash ; training an issue in this accident as well .
New FAA rule will require more cockpit time and other training for first officers . FAA is requiring that co - pilots complete 1,500 hours total time as a pilot . Previously , only 250 hours of flight time were required . New regulations prompted by the Colgan crash ; training an issue in this accident as well .