The FAA is examining a fundamental shift in how pilots are trained and assessed — from time-based requirements to competency-based training and assessment. No platform in general aviation was built for this transition. Cirrostratus™ already is.
FAA Docket FAA-2024-2531 — the Part 141 Modernization initiative — is active pre-rulemaking engagement examining whether pilot training should shift from time-based requirements to competency-based training and assessment (CBTA). The FAA's findings report is expected later in 2026. Formal rulemaking follows. Existing platforms track hours. CBTA requires competency evidence. Those are not the same thing.
Cirrostratus™ was designed on competency-based principles — not retrofitted from a time-based system. Here is what that means operationally for flight schools and Part 61 programs.
Progress is earned by demonstrating competency — not accumulating hours. The Cycle of Learning™ (Educate. Aviate. Validate.) structures every lesson so that advancement requires demonstrated performance, not seat time.
The Dual Ascent Competency Model™ tracks two parallel strands — developmental and mastery — giving students a clear picture of where they are building a skill and where they have demonstrated they own it.
Standardized grading infrastructure with auditable records. Every competency determination is traceable, rule-based, and documentable — producing the longitudinal evidence CBTA compliance requires.
Cirrostratus™ supplements existing training programs. It does not replace Cirrus Approach or any other content platform. It is the assessment and evidence layer those programs are missing.
Rule-based scoring against FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) tolerance tiers. Every score is traceable to a specific rule — not a black-box algorithm. Three performance tiers establish a progression from developing skill to demonstrated mastery.
Meets minimum ACS tolerances. Performance is present but not yet consistent. Data feeds the developmental ledger. Targeted remediation prescribed when thresholds are not met.
Exceeds minimum ACS tolerances with consistency. Skills are becoming reliable. The learner is on track toward mastery-level demonstration.
Performs at or above the highest ACS tolerance standard with consistency across the training arc. Data feeds the mastery ledger — the evidentiary standard for CBTA compliance.
CSAP is a fully realized aviation course built on the Cirrostratus™ platform — a complete demonstration of what the engine delivers in a demanding, safety-critical, FAA-adjacent training environment. It is a TLPS product.
A 40-lesson curriculum structured entirely within the Cycle of Learning™ — Educate. Aviate. Validate. — across 11 units covering the full private pilot training arc.
358 competencies mapped across all units with independent developmental and mastery ledgers tracking progression at the competency level — not the unit level.
Every maneuver scored against FAA ACS standards with Bronze, Silver, and Gold tolerance progression. Deterministic, rule-based, and fully auditable.
When a performance gap is identified, the system traces it to the specific lesson and prescribes targeted remediation — automatically, without instructor intervention required.
Cirrostratus™ is designed to integrate with the tools and data sources already present in your training program — not replace them.
Student-uploaded CSV track logs feed directly into the Flight Performance Scoring Engine. Practice flight data populates the developmental ledger; instructor-authenticated uploads populate the mastery ledger.
Sim-enabled lessons feed the developmental ledger, establishing the competency baseline before flight hours are logged. Sim data and flight data are tracked on separate ledger strands.
Live METAR data via aviationweather.gov and ATIS-gated communications practice are embedded in the Comms Lab — integrated into the Educate and Aviate phases of relevant lessons.
When multiple instructors work with the same student, Cirrostratus™ preserves continuity of instruction. Standardized assessment and evaluation methods ensure every instructor grades against the same criteria — eliminating scoring variance and protecting the integrity of the competency record across the full training arc.
Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), PHAK, AFH, and Garmin reference materials are staged within the platform and accessible through the Study Companion during the Educate phase.
Google Calendar and Outlook integration for lesson scheduling, flight booking, and instructor coordination — keeping training timelines visible across the platform.
Cirrostratus™ is multi-tenant and configurable — deployable for programs of any scale, from individual instructors to Part 141 institutions.
Evaluating CBTA transition infrastructure. Cirrostratus™ provides the documentation, standardized grading, and longitudinal competency evidence that CBTA compliance requires — before the regulation mandates it.
Seeking supplemental competency assessment for Cirrus SR Series training. CSAP is a fully operational assessment layer that integrates with your existing program without replacing it.
Cirrostratus™ is not limited to a single aircraft type. Whether your program trains in Cessna, Piper, Diamond, or any other platform, the assessment infrastructure is fully configurable for your aircraft and curriculum — under Part 61 or Part 141.
Flight schools at any scale benefit from the same platform capabilities. Multi-tenant architecture means complete data isolation — your program data is yours alone.
Request a conversation — no demo, no pitch deck. A direct discussion about what your program needs to be CBTA-ready.