Is Your Flight Review Set to Expire, But You Can’t Fly With a CFI Because of COVID-19?
You may be able to extend your flight review grace period for up to three months by earning three WINGS credits. WINGS is the FAA’s Pilot Proficiency Program. You can get WINGS credits by going to FAASafety.gov. Hover over “Activities, Courses, Seminars & Webinars” then choose “Courses” for online training, or “Seminars & Webinars” if you prefer to earn credit by attending a live webinar. There are over 500 online courses and lots of webinars available. To complete a phase of WINGS , you’ll need to complete three flight credits when things get back to normal but to extend your flight
NAAA Fly Safe Campaign for Wire Strike Avoidance
National Agricultural Aviation Association April 1, 2024 Fly Safe Campaign Maintain Accident Awareness Don't become a statistic! Make avoiding wire strike accidents a top priority in your 2024 Season! As activity increases throughout the country, now is a good time to focus on safety. A top concern must be avoiding wire strike accidents. Wire strikes caused 28% of the ag aviation accidents in 2023, and eight pilots lost their lives last year after hitting a wire. Throughout your 2024 season, no matter how busy you get, you cannot allow anything to take your focus off wires and other obstacles in
WANNA FLY WITH THE EAGLES MAKE SURE YOU’RE LEGAL
Aircraft operators must verify that an aircraft is validly registered before the aircraft can be operated. Per 14 CFR part 47, section 47.3, no person may operate an aircraft unless it has been registered by its owner. Pilots should review the registration certificate on the aircraft to ensure that it is valid. Evidence of valid registration is an unexpired Certificate of Registration kept onboard. For aircraft that have recently changed ownership, but the new Certificate of Registration has not been issued yet, temporary authority to operate is allowed under 14 CFR part 47, section 47.31(c) with a copy of the
Fly Safe: In-flight Weather Resources
In-flight Weather Resources The 21st Century has brought an unprecedented wealth of information to general aviation cockpits. Near real-time graphical and textual weather products contribute greatly to pilot situational awareness and decision-making. However, pilots must understand the capabilities and limitations of the equipment and the information it provides. Explore how general aviation pilots can use available weather information sources to make well-informed weather decisions below. Read More on Wx Resources #FlySafe Printable Fact Sheet Archive #FlySafe Topic Archive on Blog Bonus Resource: Runway Safety at Your Airport Make the FAA’s From the Flight Deck videos, pilot handbooks and arrival alert