About this episode

This episode discusses the upcoming changes to Part 141 regulations and their implications for flight training.

The biggest overhaul to Part 141 in decades is about to go public — and this episode covers everything you need to know before the Federal Register drops on April 1st, 2026. View our entire newsletter here: https://www.cfibootcamp.com/monthlynewsletter/march-2026 We break down the Part 141 Modernization Team's final recommendations: a new Central Management Office, a two-tiered school approval system, Quality Management Systems with dynamic TCO update authority, greater Chief Pilot autonomy, revised examining authority criteria, standardized grading scales, and expanded allowances for flight training devices and new technology like VR. Plus: CFI Bootcamp's Airspace Flash Cards just got a major update with 32 new scenarios. The CFII PTS is on its way to becoming an ACS. And the new Commercial Pilot ASEL SmartStudy Pro Course is almost here — listen to find out how to get early access at half price. We wrap up with practical pro tips for CFIs, including how to earn extra income through remote ground instruction, the underrated perks of the AGI certificate, and how to get more out of ForeFlight Premium. Whether you're a flight instructor, a Part 141 school operator, or a student…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Shiflett

Topics covered

• flight training regulation
• Part 141 modernization
• quality management systems
• flight instructor tips
• aviation technology

Keywords

• Part 141
• flight training
• regulatory overhaul
• CFI Bootcamp
• aviation education
• quality management systems
• flight training devices
• VR technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Part 141, CFI Bootcamp

Products: Airspace Flash Cards, Commercial Pilot ASEL SmartStudy Pro Course

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