Flight Training The Way I See It
Flight Training - The Way I See It is a weekly podcast covering essential news, like regulation changes, Training Tips to improve your flying and Opinion on a variety of issues. Hosted by Mike Shiflett, Director of Training at CFI Bootcamp. There are recaps of major conferences and events, interviews with top people in the aviation industry and of course Mike's unique and at times edgy opinions on what's right and what's wrong in flight training. Always informative and always entertaining, tune in each week to get the latest Flight Training the Way I see it.
Episodes
The first day of every CFI Bootcamp Initial CFI class is now a full day on using AI as a learner and teacher. In this episode, Mike covers the five vetted AI tools, recording lessons in flight and on the ground, turning summaries into podcasts, generating quizzes on the fly, building 5-minute preflight briefings, and the Code of Ethics that defines when and how AI should be used in flight training. Attend the AI day alone or add ot...
This month: the FAA's plan to end knowledge test question harvesting starting October 27, 2026 (Instrument Rating Airplane and Remote Pilot tests first), a proposal to standardize DPE checkrides and kill the "what's the gouge" culture, a look at the scholarships available for flight training, and updates on CFI Bootcamp's GAPS course and September classes.
ForeFlight's Premium tier now connects to ChatGPT for flight planning, weather interpretation, and NOTAM parsing. It can't make your go/no-go call — it doesn't know your fatigue, your currency, or your comfort in that terrain — but it can compress hours of planning into minutes. The bigger point: your students are already using AI. They're just not telling you. That's why the entire first day of our 7-day Initial CFI cl...
Flight instructor candidates must command not only the stick-and-rudder skills required on a checkride but also the regulatory framework that governs how and under what authority they exercise their certificate privileges. This outline draws from CFI Bootcamp source material covering three essential knowledge areas: the medical certificate requirements applicable to flight instructors under 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart H, rudder coordina...
This episode breaks down the most important flight training, regulatory, safety, and career updates affecting pilots and instructors in 2026.
We begin with the FAA's upcoming knowledge test changes, including the removal of public supplement books and the introduction of embedded, variable images inside the online test environment. The first major change is s...
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 ...
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We break down the Part 141 Modernization Team's final recommendations: a new Central Management ...
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 fundamen...
This episode focuses on how to teach the hard parts of flight training and how to fly with a deeper understanding of what the airplane and instruments are actually doing.
We preview Mike Shiflett's upcoming presentation at the Redbird Migration Flight Training Conference, where he'll ...
This episode breaks down the most important training, regulatory, and instructional updates heading into 2026 — and what they mean for CFIs, flight schools, and students.
We discuss upcoming Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Instructor PTS changes aligned with MOSAIC, what to expect f...
The November 2025 aviation update covers major changes and exclusive offers for CFIs and student pilots:
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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 — an...
This month is packed with major milestones for both students and CFIs. From course launches to FAA rule changes, here's what you need to know:
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SmartStudy Pro for Private Pilot Is LIVE
The full 11-hour audio/video c...
n this August 2025 edition, we break down major regulatory shifts, essential training deadlines, and new tools to help pilots and instructors stay ahead.
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Sport Pilot Regulations Update – Two new FAA draft Advisory Circulars (AC 61-146 & AC ...
In this packed episode, we cover critical changes and tools shaping the future of flight instruction, certification, and aviation safety:
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MOSAIC Final Rule Released – Sport Pilot regulations get a massive overhaul. No weight limit, four seats, ...
In this episode, we cover the most important updates in aviation education and regulation:
- FAA Part 141 Modernization – What the proposed QMS/SMS systems mean for small vs. large schools and how operators are fighting for practical solutions.
- SmartStudy Pro Update – Our most efficient tool yet for Private Pilot ACS prep is almost here. Learn why this audio-based system will transform your commute into study t...
This month's episode is packed with powerful updates for CFIs, student pilots, and aviation educators:
🔹 Part 141 Modernization Meeting in June – Get details on the next public engagement session in Massachusetts, what the FAA aims to change, and how you can participate.
🎧 Private Pilot ACS SmartStudy Pro Update – Our most anticipated product for Private Pilot prep is almost done. Designed for audio-...
In this month's roundup, we break down major regulatory shifts, exciting community growth, and must-know CFI strategies:
🔹 FAA NOTAM Overhaul — Finally! The FAA is modernizing NOTAMs to follow the ICAO format. What this means for clarity, safety, and daily flight ops.
🔹 Part 141 Rewrite Underway — Mike joins the 141 Modernization Ops Group as the FAA looks to completely rebuild how flight schoo...
In this episode, we dive into the explosive growth of our Power Hours—now nearing 1,000 live attendees every Saturday—and how we're reshaping the flight training experience from the ground up. We'll also cover major updates on IPC standards, the latest on MOSAC's potential rollout at AirVenture 2025, and tips that every pilot and CFI can put to work immediately.
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In this episode, we discuss the potential delay in the release of MOSAIC and how it could impact pilots, flight schools, and the aviation industry. We'll break down what MOSAIC is, how it could expand sport pilot privileges, and why regulatory screenings might hold it up.
📢 Topics Covered:
✅ What is MOSAIC, and why does it matter?
✅ How sport pilots cou...
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