Originally Posted by alfaromeo

DPA is wrong on just about every part of this complicated issue. They try to skim off a few numbers without putting it in context of the entire document. It is similar to someone thinking airline pilots are rich because they make $200 an hour. You have to read the entire document because all of the rules are interconnected and they don't lend themselves to simple interpretation.

Everyone competent body that has studied the new rules agree that :

1. They will improve flight safety based on scientific research

2. They will require more pilots

Read the FAA document and then decide for yourself.