Title:
MOSAIC Can Change Your Pilot Life - Michael Baraz - Chicago 99s Aviation Expo 2026
Topic:
The New MOSAIC Rules Lower Pilot Training Costs, Eliminate Medicals, and Open Many Aircraft Choices For Sport Pilots
Speaker(s):
Michael Baraz, CFI/CFII
Brief Description:
MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) is transformational! One of the most significant changes to the FARs we've seen in years, perhaps, decades, the rules introduced last summer by the FAA. MOSAIC expands the privileges for Sport Pilots and updates the standards for Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA). Don't let the terms "Sport Pilot" or "Light-Sport Aircraft" fool you. These changes include reducing a ton of restrictions on pilots and airplanes. For example, no medicals for pilots and no weight limits for aircraft. There are new certification standards and processes for certification for pilots, instructors, and aircraft.
Michael Baraz holds ATP, CFI, CFII, AGI, and IGI certificates. He is an active flight instructor and FAA Safety Lead Team Representative. He loves helping people achieve their flying goals and staying safe, current, and proficient through continuous training. Michael flies a Mooney Rocket 305, doing Angel Flights, Lifeline Pilots, and animal rescue flights.
Select Number:
GL03141093
Location of Seminar:
Hilton Chicago/Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
Directions to Venue:
The Hilton Chicago/Northbrook is located south of Palatine Road (Willow Road) on the east side of Milwaukee Avenue.
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Seating:
350
seats at the facility,
335
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Greater Chicago FSDO FAASTeam GL-03
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This event is organized, prepared, advertised, and presented by the volunteer efforts of the members of the Chicago Area Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, Inc, the International Organization of Women Pilots. Our intention is to provide quality educational content to improve and enhance the pilots' proficiency in our area, and to provide their non-pilot passengers with the knowledge to increase their comfort on flights with their pilots.
Acronyms - ATP-Airline Transport Pilot; CFI-Certificated Flight Instructor; CFI-Certificated Flight Instructor-Instrument; AGI-Advance Ground Instructor; IGI-Instrument Ground Instructor
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
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