Episode 71: LPV Now a Precision Approach? CFI Training Updates, Checkride Rules & IFR Teaching Tips
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This episode discusses regulatory updates and instructional insights for CFIs and instrument pilots as they prepare for 2026.
This episode covers major regulatory updates, training clarifications, and instructional insights that every CFI and instrument pilot should understand heading into 2026. We begin with Mike's upcoming presentation at Redbird Migration on "Teaching the Hard Stuff for Initial CFI Training," including how to teach the fundamentals of instructing, endorsements and testing requirements, and how to tailor lesson plans for individual learners. We then break down important instrument training updates, including why LPV approaches are now officially classified as precision approaches , what that means for checkrides and IPCs, and the critical differences between approved vertical guidance and advisory LNAV+V glidepaths. You'll also hear a detailed explanation of localizer versus VOR CDI sensing , why OBS behavior differs, and how to properly set up an HSI to avoid reverse sensing. We dive into often-missed teaching points in chandelles, including proper power application and rudder logic during rollout. Finally, we review current ACS appendix requirements for non-precision approaches on checkrides and IPCs, discuss sport pilot privilege updates, and close with practical ProTips on…
People in this episode
Host: Mike Shiflett
Topics covered
- CFI training
- instrument training updates
- LPV approaches
- checkride rules
- teaching techniques
- flight training standards
Keywords
- LPV approaches
- precision approaches
- checkrides
- CFI training
- instrument pilot
- ForeFlight features
- chandelles
- HSI setup
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Redbird Migration
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