Nathan Fielder Calls FAA “Very Dumb” Over Response To ‘The Rehearsal’

Nathan Fielder from HBO’s The Rehearsal Season 2 criticized the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for their response to concerns raised about co-pilot communication issues affecting airline safety. Fielder, an Emmy nominee, called the FAA’s reaction “very dumb” during an interview on CNN. He expressed his disappointment with the FAA’s explanation that they provide interpersonal communication training to airline pilots and crew members, refuting the show’s claims on the role of communication problems in crashes.

Fielder, who trained as a 737 pilot, highlighted the limited effectiveness of the FAA’s training, which only involves a PowerPoint presentation instructing co-pilots to speak up if the captain makes a mistake. He emphasized that the training lacks emotional impact and fails to address the underlying issues. Fielder reiterated his stance that while The Rehearsal may not offer definitive solutions, it raises important questions for consideration.

The Rehearsal chronicles a man’s efforts to navigate life’s uncertainties by staging elaborate simulations with the help of a construction crew and actors, aiming to prepare individuals for significant life events.