Title:
ASCEND 2026 - Updates on MOSAIC and Sport Pilot Instruction
Topic:
Understanding the New Rules: Updates on MOSAIC and Sport Pilot Instruction
Speaker(s):
Bill Snodgrass
Brief Description:
What are the differences and similarities between training a Sport Pilot and a Private Pilot student? This presentation will help you understand the nuances of training a Sport Pilot student that will help you be successful in them getting their certificate. As well as there will be a brief overview of the new Part 22 MOSAIC aircraft coming to market and how you can get involved in training with them!
Select Number:
EA13146339
Location of Seminar:
Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Center
7050 N Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247
Directions to Venue:
Follow the signs to the ASCEND Flight Training Summit meeting rooms
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Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Bill Snodgrass is a Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor with over 1000 hours as an instructor. He is a Private Pilot with over 2000 hours total flying time. Bill is on the ASTM Light Sport MOSAIC Committee helping with the new Means of Compliance Standards for new Light Sport Part 22 Aircraft. He has been instructing for over 6 years in various Light-Sport Airplanes and is currently instructing in the Van’s Aircraft RV-12. Bill is as close to an expert as you will find in Light Sport and Sport Pilot instruction. He started out in 2004 working on his PPL but then, due to medical reasons, switched to Sport Pilot. Bill later completed the FAA Medical process to get his 3rd Class Medical and currently flies under BasicMed as a PPL and, with his Driver’s License, as a Sport Pilot Instructor.
This presentation is offered during the 2026 ASCEND Flight Training Summit.
No fee for the presentations, but there is an admission charge for ASCEND. Visit Ascend Flight Training Summit - Pilot Education & Careers for information and conference registration information.
FAA WINGS preregistration is not required for activities offered during ASCEND.
ASCEND Flight Training Summit is co-hosted by the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and AeroSummit.
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 Master Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Light Sport, Experimental, and Amateur Built Aircraft Owner/Builder Outreach
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