CLAS Safety Seminar 2006 Saturday, February 25, 2006

Pilot Proficiency Award Program: “Wings” Jim O’Brien CLAS 2006 Safety Seminar February 25, 2006

Source Materials FAA AC No: 61-91H Pilot Proficiency Award Program 14 CFR Part Flight review aka BFR

Outline Description and intent Requirements vs. BFR Why you should participate

Description and intent Twenty-phase proficiency program Recurrent training required for each phase Training varies by category of aircraft Objective Opportunity for personal recurrent training program Aviation safety is a cooperative effort of all members of the aviation community FAA encourages and invites

Obligation – Flight review (BFR) Every 24 months 1 hour ground on Part 91 (operating and flight rules) 1 hour flight with an instructor (“at the discretion of the persion giving the review”) Basic pilot proficiency, review Legally required

Encouraged - Wings Every 12 months Emphasis is on safety Must attend one FAA sponsored or sanctioned safety seminar or training program Attendance verified and signed by FAA SPM, FAA inspector, ASC involved in conducting the seminar Training different for each aircraft category LTA: 1 hour ground, 2 hours flight Training content specified for each category Recurrent training, proficiency (instructors) basic, high-performance, emergency

Encouraged - Wings Practical motivation A pilot need not accomplish the flight review requirements of 14 CFR part 61, ~ if, since the beginning of the 24 th calendar month before the month in which that pilot acts as pilot in command, he or she has satisfactorily completed one or more phases of an FAA- sponsored Pilot Proficiency Award Program in an aircraft (reference 61.56(1)). i.e., complete Wings phase, get BFR bring certificate to festivals

Specific Requirements - LTA One hour of ground training to include fuel management, refueling, proper inflation procedures, review of the flight manual, and proper weather check. One hour of flight training to include approaches, touch-and-go, level flight, rapid descent and level out and simulated landing in a congested area. One hour of flight training to include relighting the pilot light, simulated high wind/short field landings, and other simulated emergency situations.

Endorsement sample Endorsement should read substantively as follows: Mr./Ms._________________, holder of pilot certificate no.___________, has satisfactorily completed the training requirements outlined in Advisory Circular 61-91H, paragraph 7e /s/ (date) M. Smith, CPHAB

Completing Wings phases All requirements for a phase must happen within 12 months 12 months must pass between completing a phase and applying for the next award i.e., one phase per year at most Send application to FSDO Safety Program Manager

Wings can be fun! Get to fly with different pilots People have different viewpoints, skills Can complete with different pilots Date determined by flight completion date Expand experience e.g., long jump, high-performance More frequent More like training, less like checkride

What you get Lapel pin (phases I – X)

What you get Certificate (all phases)

Summary Great recurrent training Positive impact on safety Decide today to participate this year! PowerPoint and Adobe pdf versions Wings AC document Windsor Locks FSDO Wings form

BFA PAAP Pin (Level 3)

BFA PAAP Certificate (Level 3)