Safety recommendation
NTSB Recommends FAA Update Airmen's Information Manual
The NTSB suggests the FAA revise guidelines for assisting student pilots.
The NTSB recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration amend the Airmen's Information Manual to include guidelines and controller responsibilities for providing additional assistance and service to student pilots. This update aims to ensure student pilots understand what to expect from air traffic control when they identify themselves as student pilots.
Original regulatory source: https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/sr-details/A-90-019