Flight Training The Way I See It

During this podcast Mike debreifs the topic of CFI Certificate Expiration Dates along with the new chapter of the Airplane Flying Handbook. He then transistions into the NOTAM regarding flight training and aircraft rentals to Russian Citizens. Finaly closing the show with insight of a celebration into our 100th power hour lesson. 

The year has kicked off strong with Redbird migration leading the way as CFI Bootcamp releases it's 7-Day Class Push and Play Syllabus. Currently in development this will change the way Flight Instructors are taught everywhere. Mike then elelaborates on the issue of DPEs testing outside of the references and how to best apporach this situation. We finally close with insight and data from the FAA a...

We welcome the New Year with discussion regarding potential release dates of the new ACS, and how to best prepare for the change. Then, Mike touches on why attending Redbird Migration is a great idea and what to expect if you decide to find yourself at Lakeland. Eventually then transition into conversation regarding some Techniques and Safety procedures for multi engine instructors. Finally, wrapp...

On this episode we touch on the FOI and some of the biggest complaints CFI applicants have. Mike then transitions into the painful subject of creating your own lesson plans and how the heavy lifting has already been done for you.

If you have been thinking about training for a flight instructor certificate you may not realize there are alternate paths then getting the CFI for Airplane Single Engine first.

On this episode we speak on behalf of the new Airplane Flying Handbook and the changes made on the inside. Then we transition into the legal challenges behind the ACS.

During this episode of Flight Training The Way I See It, we discuss the advantages of using digital charts instead of paper. We then transition the conversation to Round Gauges vs EFIS and how in the next 10 years 6 packs will be the thing of the past! Last but not least, we finish with why CFI Bootcamp is more expensive than other flight training academies around the nation. 

This episode covers the break down behind training using simulators correctly for private and commercial students. There is then light shed on the power behind Foreflight. Then we cover the true purpose behind the convenience of Jeppesen charts. 

When I was a DPE for the FAA I did basically every test you could do except type ratings and warbirds. I did Recreational, Sport, Private, Instrument, Commercial, ATP, Multi-Engine ratings, Initial CFI airplane, CFII and MEI tests. I gave around 3000 flight tests over 11 years and I have always had a strong opinion about the maneuvers that were to be tested in almost every one of the practical tes...

Flight Training the Way I See it is back! On this episode we talk about the Latest on the status of the ACS and Airplane Flying Handbook that are in limbo. We discuss Making the Aviation Instructor's Handbook operational and the next product currently in development - My next book. And of course the Latest from the FAA regarding the court ruling that Flight Instruction is "For Hire" Join us weekly...

This week we are going to talk about why it's not a good idea to rent an airplane that is priced way lower then other places, and we'll look at a problem area on the CFI checkride and let you know what a typical CFI checkride looks like in terms of what is typically covered and how you can organize information to study for the test. We will also do a quick recap of our March class where we are fin...

This Podcast is an expanded show because we had to miss last weeks Podcast, so this show is around 40 minutes.   On this 14th Podcast of "Flight Training the Way I See it", we recap what we learned from the Flight School Association of North America, or FSANA's conference in Orlando a few weeks ago.  There are some changes to the DPE process coming down the pike.  Sorry we missed the Podcast last...

We're back in Palo Alto for this weeks episode of "Flight Training The Way I See It" were we discuss the checkride passes of our latest Jan class students. Also, we announce the progress of reformatting our staple documents and how that is going.  As of today, January 30, the government shutdown is over but there is a lot for the FAA to catch up on and how thats affecting general aviation.. Then M...

We follow up last weeks podcast with more discussion on the government shut down since closing. We then discuss the reasoning behind working backwards from your check ride date and how this check ride tip can help you gauge your progression before your test. After, we discuss the thought process behind selling a "Flight Experience" instead of a Discovery flight for better conversions rates.. Then,...

On this weeks episode of "Flight Training The Way I See It" we start by  diving into the discussion about the historic government shut down and how it's affecting general aviation. We then say why flight school instructor hourly rates can be extremely misleading for individuals looking to begin their flight training. There is also the checkride tip of the week. This checkride tip explains the "Are...

Mike discusses his new year's resolutions and a recap of the 2018 regulations that brought music to the industry's ears! We discuss how important it is to make sure you're eligible for the test you're scheduled to take with your DPE and how to stay out of a pinch. As always we have a marketing tip of the week.  This one tailored for in house competition within flight schools and how to distinguish...

With the holiday season slowly coming to an end we bring further insight into flying the new pay and benefits structure of the West Coast based regional carrier, Skywest. We then discuss another checkride and marketing tip, and then give you some of our favorite locations to fly near our primary location Palo Alto, CA. We then wrap up this episode with a conversation regarding the mysterious histo...

On this weeks episode we talk about the latest FAA announcement regarding certain ASPEN aviation displays. Be sure to read up on this bulletin! We also cover other news from the FAA regarding "GFA" killing the FA as we know it. Then we transition into conversation of another tip to help you during your CFI Checkride, you won't want to miss this one! After, we discuss the diesel JET-A 172 and what...

In this weeks episode, we discuss what a pilot really needs to understand in order to fly safely and why the practical test, in many ways, is not a reflection of that. Also, we have another checkride tip and a marketing tip that looks at search engine optimization why social media is slow but a time-tested old school technique may just be the thing.. Opportunity costs are looked at and a case made...

This week we talk about the new dawn of electric aircraft and the operational cost of owning one, we cover how to log Pilot in Command time (Pilot Logbooks regulation 61.51) and of course another checkride tip. Then, we consider the original cause leading to the shortage of commercial pilots and why using block rates as an instructor is not effective. We finish the show with our upcoming CFI Class...

In this weeks episode we dive deeper into the confusion of part 61.31, then we take a look into the up and coming "Flight school Association of North America" conference in Orlando during February.  Mike gives you another checkride tip and you'll hear about the true costs of flying and how to keep passengers interested in going along.  We'll look at two more apps we use at CFI Bootcamp and the the...

On this episode we discuss the upcoming publications of the ATP & Authorized Instructor ACS. We also talk about a few more apps we use at CFI Bootcamp and how a Groupon marketing strategy should be approached

On this weeks podcast we get to talk to Doug Peterman about his perspective on the Aviation Industry and why he decided to pursue a different avenue. We speak about two more apps we currently use here at CFI Bootcamp and last but not least we discuss how to be the perfect CFI.

Mike brings his unique perspective and insights to the program.  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.

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.  Former Designated Pilot Examiner and 15,000 hour pilot who cut his teeth in General Aviation Flight Training.   Mike brings his unique perspective and insigh...