Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act

This bill allows pilots to present digital copies of their airman certificates (including medical certificates) to FAA inspectors, in addition to physical copies. It directly affects pilots who hold FAA-issued certificates by updating certification requirements to accept digital formats stored on devices or cloud platforms. The key mechanism updates FAA regulations to explicitly recognize digital certificates as valid, removing the previous requirement for physical originals. The changes take effect one year after the bill's enactment, requiring the FAA to adjust its part 61 regulations accordingly. The bill focuses solely on administrative accessibility, not on changing pilot training or safety standards.