{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659a387c762e3000163ed592/69c1d2957878605e11aaeb48?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mastery vs. Hours: The 2026 Training Shift","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/659a387c762e3000163ed592/1774309970341-d7f00e98-f4b5-4f97-8f94-6a98da39c526.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we’re diving into the biggest shift in aviation training for 2026: the move from \"logging hours\" to&nbsp;Competency-Based Training (CBT). As the FAA pushes for evaluation based on measurable mastery rather than just raw logbook totals, how does your training need to change?</p><p>We break down:</p><ul><li>The 2026 CBT Shift:&nbsp;Why repeatable performance and decision-making are the new gold standard for checkrides.</li><li>The Time-Building Trap:&nbsp;Why 1,500 hours doesn’t always equal \"ready\" and how to ensure every hour in your logbook actually builds skill.</li><li>Multi-Engine Mastery:&nbsp;Moving beyond definitions to a deep, aerodynamic understanding of Vmc and critical engine factors.</li><li>TAA Proficiency:&nbsp;Why being a \"systems manager\" in a Technically Advanced Aircraft is now a baseline expectation, not an elective.</li></ul><p>Whether you're an aspiring airline pilot or a flight instructor, this episode is about evolving your mindset to match the new standards of the modern flight deck.</p>","author_name":"Faa Designated Pilot Examiner Jeff Gerencser"}