Understanding the FAA’s New MOSAIC Rule

On July 22, 2025, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, the FAA officially unveiled the long-awaited MOSAIC rule, Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification. This is the biggest regulatory overhaul in the Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) category since its creation in 2004.

The MOSAIC rule significantly expands what sport pilots can fly and do. By shifting from a weight-based system to performance-based criteria, pilots can now access more powerful and capable aircraft, including models like the Piper Cherokee and Cessna 182,  with proper training and endorsements.

MOSAIC 2025: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

What This Means for Students and Flight Schools:

The MOSAIC rule makes pilot training more accessible, affordable, and future-focused. Students at Aviator Zone Academy will benefit from:

• More aircraft options early in training.

• Reduced certification barriers.

• Real-world flight experience sooner.

• A smoother path toward a private or commercial license.

In short, this is a major leap forward for the next generation of pilots.

The MOSAIC rule marks a turning point in aviation training. It gives student pilots the chance to access more advanced aircraft, fly with greater freedom, and step confidently into the future of flight.

At Aviator Zone Academy, we're ready to embrace this new era and guide you every step of the way. Whether you're dreaming of your first solo or aiming for a commercial license, MOSAIC opens the door wider than ever before.

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