About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and improvements needed in flight instructor training, featuring insights from experienced educators.

This month is all about building better instructors and understanding what's next for CFI training. Following one of our most engaging Power Hours yet, the CFI Round Table, Part Two brings together Mike, Dorothy, Greg, Rex, and other experienced educators to discuss what today's flight instruction is missing — and how to make it stronger. They dive into the real challenges CFIs face, from the lack of structured syllabi and clear onboarding to the growing need for mentorship and accountability in aviation education. The conversation highlights the importance of teaching beyond the checkride, aligning instruction with each student's goals, and creating a learning culture that values both precision and passion. You'll also hear updates on MOSAIC , the future of sport pilot training , and how these regulatory shifts will reshape instructor roles across the industry.

People in this episode

Host: Mike Shiflett

Guests: Dorothy, Greg, Rex

Topics covered

• instructor training
• flight instruction challenges
• mentorship in aviation
• CFI Round Table
• student-centered teaching
• regulatory shifts in aviation

Keywords

• CFI training
• aviation education
• structured syllabi
• onboarding
• learning culture
• sport pilot training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MOSAIC

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