FAA Requests Input on New DPE Survey

Agency seeks public comments on proposed post-checkride feedback system.

The FAA is asking for public comments on a proposed new voluntary post-checkride survey for pilots following their evaluation by designated pilot examiners (DPEs). Written comments must be submitted by Feb. 27, 2026.

According to the FAA, the survey would be offered to pilots following practical tests and would consist of approximately 12 yes-or-no questions addressing examiner professionalism, suitability of the testing environment, exam content, and the duration of both the ground and flight portions of the test. The FAA said it estimates that about 49,000 applicants would complete the survey each year, with an average response time of seven minutes.

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