1500 Hour Rule EXPLAINED: What Really Happened After Colgan 3407

In this episode of Runway Life, Craig sits down with Chief Pilot Jim Williams for a deep dive into one of the most debated topics in aviation: the 1500 Hour Rule.

We break down where the rule came from, how the Colgan Air 3407 crash directly influenced the legislation, and how today’s airline industry applies (and debates) the rule when hiring and training new pilots.

Whether you’re a student pilot, a flight instructor, or an aspiring airline pilot, this conversation gives you the real history, the facts behind the safety changes, and how the rule impacts pilot training, hour-building, regional airlines, and the pilot shortage.