FAA MOSAIC Rule

Explore the revolutionary FAA MOSAIC Rule (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification), which officially arrived on July 22 at Oshkosh after being signed on July 18, 2025. This landmark update is designed to make flying more accessible and enjoyable for pilots and aircraft enthusiasts by expanding the possibilities in light-sport aviation

Dive into how MOSAIC removes old rigid weight caps like 1,320 pounds for landplanes, replacing them with performance-based stall speed criteria (e.g., 59 knots clean for sport pilot operations and up to 61 knots with flaps down for airplanes)

. Discover how sport pilots can now access 70-75% of the general aviation fleet, including four-seat aircraft like the Piper Cherokee and Cessna 182 (though limited to one passenger for sport operations). Learn about expanded pilot privileges, including night flying endorsements (requiring BasicMed or a standard medical certificate), and how instructors with sport ratings can now be compensated for training

Understand the eased medical requirements for daytime operations (only a valid driver’s license is required, assuming no prior denial) and the BasicMed pathway for night flights (requiring a post-2006 medical, online course every two years, and physical exam every four years)

. We'll also cover the significant boost to innovation, allowing for faster speeds (up to 250 knots), complex features like retractable gear and electric engines, and fostering the development of eVTOL aircraft with simplified controls. The rule also updates maintenance procedures, renaming and expanding the repairman certificate with performance-based training and no citizenship requirement

This episode breaks down how the MOSAIC Rule prioritizes safety through mandatory manufacturer safety programs and additional training for complex operations, building on the strong safety record of light-sport aircraft compared to experimentals

. Find out how it will transform flight schools, allowing four-seat planes for instructor-student flights, making training more affordable and accessible, and potentially counter pilot shortages by attracting new enthusiasts. Simulators also get 2.5 hours of training credit. Join us to understand how this rule is truly democratizing the skies for a new era of aviation

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