Tom, I would look at it a little bit more positively. Myself I welcome such an initiative. First of all it will allow me a better contact with my students, with less work and good reason to call him for more training. Second of all (and therefore) it will increase safety. As far as business in general - I am not only not complaining but growing with more students. So to summarize – I like it and I think it would benefit everyone. As far as lawyers – oh well! – They will be there regardless and if they want to - they will find instructor anyway – regardless. So just make sure you write everything that was done in your student’s logbook. Just my opinion! Feel free to disagree ;-)

That is an interesting take you have on this new rule by the Feds, Radek.

Are you sure you want to get a slap on the wrist by the FAA for your students judgement that causes a deviation for up to twelve months after you sign their logbook? Also, what is the definition that the FAA will use for a "deviation". Accident, runway incursion, flight into IMC, etc.

My opinion is that this kind of oversight is unwarrented.