Passengers deserve only the best-trained pilots, and I commend Secretary LaHood and Administrator Babbitt for recently ordering the FAA inspectors to ensure that regional carrier training programs are complying with the Federal regulations.
Emphasizes the need for well-trained pilots and regulatory compliance in regional airlines.
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