About this episode

This episode discusses current developments in flight training, including regulatory changes and the importance of structured syllabi.

This episode covers major training, regulatory, and instructional developments shaping flight training right now — and what they mean for CFIs, students, and the industry moving forward. We begin with the FAA's recently released MOSAIC InFO , which has sparked significant debate within the instructor community. We break down what the guidance says about operating under Sport Pilot privileges, why many instructors disagree with the interpretation, and how this could impact flight reviews, instructional authority, and certification privileges. We also discuss the closing window for Part 141 Modernization comments , why this is a critical moment for instructors and schools to provide input, and what the long-term implications could be for structured flight training. You'll hear updates from Sun 'n Fun , including insights from the live Power Hour, along with the rollout of Weekly Power Hour Re-Runs , designed to give students a consistent second opportunity to stay engaged and reinforce key concepts. We then cover the expansion of Virtual Ground Instruction , the importance of consistent academic training, and introduce a new upcoming course focused on closing CFI knowledge gaps…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Shiflett

Topics covered

• CFI training gaps
• MOSAIC InFO
• flight training regulations
• structured syllabi
• Virtual Ground Instruction
• student engagement

Keywords

• CFI
• MOSAIC
• flight training
• regulatory developments
• structured syllabi
• student progress
• Virtual Ground Instruction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FAA, Part 141, Sun 'n Fun

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