Originally Posted by
taf158
Will part of the NPRM be to change the XC requirement for the ATP? As it stands you need 500XC 50NM straight line distance. This number is difficult to get to just flight instructing.
If it's difficult to get just instructing, perhaps you could look around for another way to get it.
It is one of the harder columns to fill as a CFI, but so what? Use the time you spend as a CFI to learn as much as possible. Get your CFII and see if you can get some IFR experience.
This is part of the benefit of the new law. The people who don't care enough to go out and get the experience won't be flying professionally. Not saying that's you, but something to think about.