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Category: Checkride Help
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Introduction The FAA’s new MOSAIC rule (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification), finalized in 2025, is the biggest change in light aircraft certification and Sport Pilot privileges since the original Light-Sport Aircraft category was introduced. While a lot of pilots are talking about new aircraft types, one of the most practical questions students and private pilots…
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Introduction The Instrument Rating checkride is one of the most challenging milestones in a pilot’s training. It’s not just about flying the airplane, it’s about mastering procedures, decision-making, and proving you can safely operate in the clouds. Having been through it (and trained others for it), here are five things I believe every instrument student…
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