DubTrub,
From my first post in this thread:
...Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Training Rule...
Tinstaafl,
This is not going to add much to coming to the U.S. once it is finally implemented. Right now it is still being developed. We need to see where it ends.
Flying Tooth Driller,
I can also point out that all aliens, from late September, are required to provide a fingerprint and be photographed by immigration as they enter the USA. So, their status and ID details will already be known to the immigration authorities and on file.
There may be a duplication of effort here.
That was my first comment to the Homeland Security Officer. The reply was that the TSA wanted to make sure the person that arrives at the school for training is in fact who they say they are.
Now for anyone just looking to rent or get a BFR, there is no charge from the TSA and all they will have to do is fill in their info in the website linked above before coming to the U.S. This should not take more than a few minutes on a computer.
As for the comment about AOPA, I do hope they can come up with a program that is more pilot friendly for the TSA to adopt.
Happy Flying,
Richard