What’s New With the Flight Review?

Examining MOSAIC rule impact, how to conquer ‘airspace fade,’ and ongoing EFB vs. paper chart debate.

Meg Godlewski

Tuesday, March 03, 2026 at 08:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

When it has been more than a decade since you were the PIC, there can be some jitters involved with a flight review. [Credit: CanvaPro]

Key Takeaways:

The new **MOSAIC rule** is set to significantly broaden flying opportunities for sport pilots, allowing them to operate larger, faster aircraft with additional training, while also opening new revenue streams for flight schools.
Pilots, especially those returning to flying, frequently encounter difficulties with **airspace regulations, towered airport procedures, and radio communication** (mic fright), highlighting key areas for refresher training.
The article underscores the importance of **continuous pilot education**, emphasizing the need to stay updated on regulatory changes and maintain fundamental skills, even when utilizing modern tools like Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) which require understanding underlying theory and having backup plans.

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I have just returned from Billings, Montana, where I had the honor of attending the Montana Aviation Conference. The annual event is three days of aviation organizations and pilots gathering to attend workshops and seminars, view exhibit wares, and listen to speakers.

I was one of the speakers, administering the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Rusty Pilots seminar. I have been traveling around the country doing these seminars since 2017, and I must say they bring me great joy. The seminar is approximately three and a half hours of ground instruction and can be used to help satisfy the required ground component for the flight review. The presentation is part illustrated lecture and part guided discussion.