Notes for Presenter Please read this 3-slide briefing before reviewing the presentation The three slides are “Hidden” so they will not appear when you.

Notes for Presenter Please read this 3-slide briefing before reviewing the presentation The three slides are “Hidden” so they will not appear when you begin your presentation You should review the complete presentation in the quiet of your office before presenting it to the public; look for Content Timing Where and when to click Audience interaction points Background for Presenters: This slide is “Hidden” so it will not appear when you begin your presentation. As you may be aware, when the WINGS Program was first launched in May 2007, it was not well received. There were several reasons for this tepid reception. First, and perhaps most damaging, the instructor community was not included in the early stages of the new automated program. Second, the initial release of the program was not well constructed; it was time consuming to the point of frustration, generally confusing, and the interface was poorly designed. In addition, the revised WINGS advisory circular was delayed for years due to a lack of communications with FAA Headquarters, so the general aviation community, for the most part, was not aware of the changes. These problems were so bad that only 444 pilots had earned a Basic phase of WINGS at the end of calendar year 2007! Today, however, the WINGS Program is a robust and well-constructed program. The Quick WINGS feature has made a significant difference in usability. There are now over 16,000 pilots who have earned a Basic phase of WINGS, and growing every day. You can see the current number on the FAASafety.gov Home page. The purpose of this presentation is threefold. First, to win back pilots and instructors who gave up on the original release. Second, to demonstrate the basic features of the system and to show that it is easy to use, and third, to show that the WINGS Program is an effective recurrent training program for GA pilots. We invite you to make your presentation a compelling case for pilots to get involved and to stay involved in the WINGS Program. A successful presentation will require that you practice well in advance of your first “live” presentation. This is a long presentation, so plan accordingly. There will be opportunities during the presentation for you to interact with your audience. Please prepare beforehand, so that you can answer all their questions. If you have questions, please call Bryan Neville at for the correct answer! This is intended to be a two-hour presentation, including a 15-minute break after the 1st hour, so don’t let the number of slides alarm you. It can be done in two hours, but you will need to practice and pace yourself accordingly. There are numerous Notes to Presenters imbedded in the Speaker Notes throughout the presentation. Please read these carefully as part of your preparation. Look for the imbedded <click> in the speaker notes; this is your key to showing the next item or slide. Practice will help you understand what the next <click> displays. Finally, don’t dwell on the failures of the past, but instead emphasize today’s value, and ease of use, of the WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program! <click>

Presentation Outline 2. Is the WINGS Program effective?
- Break Slide 53 (and Break Timer PowerPoint) 5. How does the WINGS Program work for Pilots? Slides 54-87 6. How does the WINGS Program work for Instructors? Slides - Summary Slides 1. What is the WINGS Program? Slides 4-15 2. Is the WINGS Program effective? Slides 16-27 3. How is the WINGS Program structured? Slides 28-42 4. What are the benefits of participation? Slides 43-52 Notes to Presenter: This slide is “Hidden” so it will not appear when you begin your presentation. There are six major sections to this presentation. You will present sections 1 through 4 before the break, and sections 5 & 6 after the break. Since the presentation will use most of the 2-hour period, keep your introductory remarks to a minimum; perhaps 5 minutes at most. Note that without audience participation, Sections 1-4 take about 30 minutes, so there is ample time to hold audience discussions. Just don’t let your time get away from you! We anticipate that most meetings will use about minutes of discussion time for the first 4 sections. Then there is a 15-minute break; note that there is a “Break Timer” PowerPoint available on the National SharePoint site. The break is very important; that’s why 15 minutes is planned. The break allows pilots to digest some of what they heard. It also allows them to interact with each other and discuss what they heard. This will most likely generate additional questions, which you should plan to answer just after the break. Section 5 takes about 25 minutes without audience interaction, and Section 6 takes about 15 minutes. That should leave about 15 minutes for audience interaction in those two sections, with most of that time used for Section 5. Of course, if you have an audience of Flight Instructors, you may spend more time in Section 6, but note that it is vital that Instructors have a good understanding of Section 5. If you have no instructors in the audience, you will want to summarize Section 6 to just a few minutes, emphasizing to the pilot audience that the new Instructor Portal is easy to use. Of course, you may find it advantageous on occasion to pull certain slides from this presentation to use for a smaller group or when you need to make a shorter presentation. Because this presentation earns 1 Basic Knowledge credit for Topic 3, be sure you have printed the attendance roster beforehand. Be sure to collect it afterward, and then close the event as soon as you can.

Note for Presenter WINGS Introduction
This slide is “Hidden” so it will not appear when you begin your presentation See Background Notes in the Speaker Notes Remember, this PowerPoint presentation is available on the National SharePoint site under “Approved Presentations” Background Notes: Introduction The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program is the FAA’s recurrent training program for general aviation pilots. Over 16,000 pilots have completed a phase of WINGS so far and these and other pilots have completed over 75,000 flight activities since the automated program was launched. In addition, users attending a seminar have completed over 354,000 WINGS credits and users completing online courses have earned over 431,000 WINGS credits. The objective of the WINGS—Pilot Proficiency Program is to reduce the number of accidents in General Aviation (GA) by assisting airmen to find educational opportunities designed to help them apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management. When properly applied, these principles will help mitigate accident causal factors associated with common pilot errors, lack of proficiency, and faulty knowledge. The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) purpose is to encourage the majority of GA pilots, through WINGS, to engage in ongoing, targeted flying tasks and learning activities keyed to identified risks and which are designed to mitigate those risks. The FAA continually collects and assesses its databases to identify the risks associated with GA flying and incorporates risk mitigation strategies into initial and ongoing pilot education. (Advisory Circular 61-91J, WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program, Paragraph 1) Why Does the WINGS Program Require Certain Activities and Not Others? Accident data point to specific areas of pilot operations where knowledge, skill, or decision making ability are causal factors in accidents or incidents. Aviation experts have identified hazards associated with GA flying. Accident and incident data indicate the most common situations where hazards become risks. The WINGS Program targets flying situations and knowledge areas where unmitigated risk is most likely to result in an accident. Prior to the implementation of this new WINGS Program, a review of all aircraft accidents in the United States over a 2-year period was conducted. This review resulted in a list of accident causal factors, by aircraft category and class, which appeared most often in accident reports. The activities and tasks required for completion of a phase of WINGS address these causal factors. For example, poor aeronautical decision-making was cited by accident investigators as a primary accident causal factor in many accidents. Hence, the WINGS Program requires successful completion of an activity on the subject of aeronautical decision making as one of the requirements for a phase of WINGS. Likewise, other accident causal factors cited in reports, such as performance and limitations, preflight planning, positive aircraft control, basic flying skills, and takeoffs and landings are required for completion of a phase of WINGS. For the purposes of the WINGS Program, these accident causal factors are conveniently arranged in three knowledge and flight areas as described on Required WINGS activities may be revised over time and reflected on whenever statistical data indicates a change is necessary. (Advisory Circular 61-91J, WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program, Paragraph 4) Requirements, which include specific subjects and flight maneuvers from the appropriate Practical Test Standards, are established for airplanes, seaplanes and amphibians, rotorcraft, gliders, lighter-than-air, powered parachutes, weight-shift control, and light sport aircraft. Pilots may select the category and class of aircraft in which they wish to receive training and in which they wish to demonstrate their flight proficiency. Naturally, all training must place special emphasis on safety of flight operations. To promote standardization, proficiency must be demonstrated to an applicable standard, such as FAA Practical Test Standards or Industry Course Completion Standards. Why are there Three Knowledge Topics and Three Flight Topics? The WINGS Program is designed so that you are exposed to six topic areas that address the primary accident causal factors, three knowledge topics and three flight topics, that are reported most often during accident investigations. These topic areas are 1) Aeronautical Decision Making, including Runway Safety Issues, 2) Performance and Limitations, including Loss of Control Issues, 3) Preflight Planning, Risk Management, and Fuel Management, 4) Takeoffs and Landings, 5) Positive Aircraft Control, including Loss of Control Issues, and 6) Basic Flying Skills. These topic areas were discovered after an extensive review of all aircraft accidents in the United States over a two-year period. It was amazing to see the same causal factors appear time after time in the accident reports! Although you can complete as many phases as you wish, the WINGS Program only requires you to complete one phase every 12 months to remain “current” in the WINGS Program. There is more information found by clicking on the link on your My WINGS page titled, “Additional WINGS Information.” In addition, a real plus for many pilots, is that completion of a phase of WINGS satisfies the requirement for a Flight Review IAW 14CFR part 61.56(e). Why Are There Three Levels? And What are Phases? Pilots can be a competitive group of people! In addition, some people are just not satisfied with accomplishing the bare minimum. For these reasons, three levels were established – Basic, Advanced, and Master – with phases in each Level. Participants can earn as many Phases in each Level as they wish. Phases are completed by accomplishing three Knowledge and three Flight requirements for each phase. Each of the elements in the WINGS program is based on an accident causal factor. Each level covers knowledge areas and skill sets that have been noted in accident reports, but the Advanced and Master levels require a progressively higher proficiency standard. Primary accident causal factors are addressed at the Basic Level. Additional accident causal factors are addressed at the Advanced and Master Levels. The Basic Level is designed for pilots who want to establish a recurrent training program that will provide them a higher level of proficiency than merely preparing for a normal Flight Review. In addition, because the Basic Level addresses primary accident causal factors, every pilot is required to complete a phase at the Basic Level at least once every 12 calendar months. This ensures the pilot is aware of accident causal factors and possible mitigation strategies. This list may change periodically, reflecting the dynamic nature of aircraft accident causal factors and FAASTeam emphasis areas. The Basic Level requires the use of the Practical Test Standard (PTS) for the pilot certificate held or the Private Pilot PTS, whichever is lower, for the category and class of aircraft used. The Advanced Level is designed for pilots who want a training program that will take them a step above the Basic Level. It affords the pilot the opportunity, in concert with their instructor, to tailor the training to fit more specific needs. This level requires using the Commercial PTS for the category and class of aircraft used. If there is not a Commercial PTS, or if completion of the Basic level used the Sport or Recreational PTS, the Private PTS will be used for this level. The Master Level is designed to give even more flexibility to their needs for specialized training. While most often this level will require the use of higher PTS standards, it will also allow for the addition of specialized equipment and flight environment training scenarios. The Master level requires using the Commercial or ATP PTS, and sometime the CFI PTS, for the category and class of aircraft used and the Instrument Rating PTS, if one is available. Although the Advanced and Master Levels are available for pilots wishing to demonstrate a higher level of skill and proficiency, many pilots will be satisfied with accomplishments at the Basic Level. The WINGS Program only requires pilots to complete a Phase once every 12 calendar months to remain current in the Program. Note that to obtain the Advanced or Master Level, pilots must simultaneously complete or already hold a current phase at the next lower level. In addition, because of the large number of reported runway incursions by General Aviation aircraft, and the real potential for a catastrophic accident, a thorough discussion of the decision-making principles associated with operating on an airport - Runway Safety - is now a required subject for the Basic Knowledge 1 - Aeronautical Decision Making activity. Why Do WINGS Credits Expire After 12 Months? The rationale for having WINGS credits expire after 12 calendar months is that we want pilots to update themselves on knowledge and skills on a regular basis, especially those that have been accident causal factors. One year, 12 calendar months, was determined to be the most advantageous period. This seems to be the accepted period worldwide for commercial pilots, so we adopted it for GA pilots. Note that airline Captains get recurrent training every six months, but we felt that would not work for GA pilots. Think of it this way. When you go to college, you take classes and gain that knowledge. If you get enough credits, you earn a degree. You never lose that degree. Over time, however, that knowledge fades. This is why many professions require annual training for those who practice that profession. We do the equivalent in the WINGS Program. In the same manner, after you earn enough WINGS credits, you complete a Phase of WINGS; you never lose that phase. However, over time, that knowledge fades. Hence, the recurrent training requirement of the WINGS Program. We encourage pilots to earn another phase of WINGS at the Basic Level by renewing their knowledge and skill at least once every 12 calendar months. Because the credits earned at the Advanced and Master Levels are not the same as at the Basic Level, we established that a current Basic Level phase is a prerequisite for them. The WINGS Program is designed so that pilots are exposed to six topic areas, three knowledge topics and three flight topics, which address the primary accident causal factors that are reported most often during accident investigations. These topic areas are only fully covered at the Basic Level. They are the same as listed above. Covering these six specific topics also ensures that the WINGS Program meets the requirements of the flight review regulation, 14 CFR However, the emphasis is on the knowledge and skill learned and/or retained, not the “reward” of a flight review!

The WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program
What it Is and How it Works One goal of the FAASTeam over the past few years has been to improve the usability of FAASafety.gov, and particularly the WINGS Program. Although when it was first launched most users were challenged by the myriad options available to them, today the automated WINGS Program is a robust and feature-filled system. Furthermore, and to the joy of users everywhere, numerous improvements, culminating in the new Quick WINGS feature, were made to the computer interface to the WINGS Program. Let’s get started! <click>

Is the WINGS Program Easy or Hard?
It is as easy as 1-2-3; let me show you Create an account on FAASafety.gov Go to your account on FAASafety.gov Click on the Quick WINGS Link Let me hear your thoughts; what do you think, is participating in the WINGS Program easy or hard? <wait for some responses> Actually, it is as easy as 1-2-3; let me show you how easy it really is. <click> One, create an account on FAASafety.gov; <click> two, go to your account on FAASafety.gov; and <click> three, click on the <click> Quick WINGS Link. Done! That’s all there is to it! <pause for effect> Well, except for actually doing the work! It really is that easy! But let’s go on and look in greater depth at the WINGS Program so you understand it better. <click> Note to Presenter: This is intended to be a very quick slide. You may even want to project a humorous attitude as you present this slide.

Presentation Outline What is the WINGS Program?
Why does the FAA offer the WINGS Program? Why should you participate? Is WINGS Effective? How does it work for Pilots How does it work for Instructors Summary / Conclusion / Q&A In the first section of this presentation, we’ll discuss the philosophy behind the WINGS Program and why the FAA offers such a program; in later sections, we’ll review the effectiveness of the program and why you should participate, and we’ll especially look at how pilots and instructors use the program. During the presentation, you will have opportunities to interact with the presenter – that’s me! – so be prepared to ask questions as we go along. <click>

Section 1 What is the WINGS Program?
The WINGS Program is a way for pilots to maintain flying knowledge and proficiency, much like the recurrent training that airline captains are required to take every year. The difference is that this program is voluntary and the knowledge part is free! The formal name of the program is WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program. This name emphasizes that we are helping pilots maintain or regain proficiency as a pilot. By the way, the letters W-I-N-G-S is not an acronym; the word is just a catchy word for the Pilot Proficiency Program! The FAA offers this program to help you - the General Aviation pilot - maintain or renew pilot skills and knowledge at a minimum cost. Our goal is to provide you a method to reduce the number of accidents we see every year, and generally for the same reasons year after year. We encourage you to participate so you do not become one of those statistics! A recent study concludes that pilots who participate in the WINGS Program have a lower incidence of accidents; much lower actually. Let’s look in more detail. <Click>

What is the WINGS Program?
Pilots who maintain currency and proficiency in the basics of flight will enjoy a safe and stress-free flying experience Requirements for each aircraft category and class include subjects and flight maneuvers specific to that category and class To ensure pilots receive a well-rounded learning experience, only certain flight activities fulfill specific flight credit requirements First, it is important to recognize that the WINGS Program is a voluntary program. Pilots are not required to participate, but those who do are safer pilots! The WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program is based on the premise that pilots who maintain currency and proficiency in the basics of flight will enjoy a safe and stress-free flying experience. Completion requirements are tailored to each different category and class of aircraft and include knowledge subjects and flight maneuvers specific to that category and class.<click>

April 15, 2017 It is important to note that the principles reviewed in the WINGS Program can be applied to all categories and classes of aircraft, and at all pilot certificate levels. The safety principles learned or practiced apply whether you fly fast or slow! <click> Flight Instructor Professionalism

What is the WINGS Program?
The objective is to address primary accident causal factors Especially those that continue to plague the general aviation community year after year By focusing on this objective, we expect to reduce the number of accidents we see each year It is not a simple “Award” program, but is a true proficiency program designed to help improve our skills and knowledge as pilots The objective of the WINGS Program is to address the primary accident causal factors that continue to plague the general aviation community, year after year. By focusing on this objective, we expect to reduce the number of accidents we see each year for the same causes. Please understand that this program is not a simple “Award” program, like the previous version was, but is instead a true proficiency program, designed to help improve our skills and knowledge as pilots. Let’s take a few minutes and look at four accidents and discuss why they might have happened and what could have been done to prevent them. After all, accidents are the reason for the WINGS Program! <click>

Why? 30 ft. of airplane is now just 3 ft!
What would lead a VFR pilot into IMC conditions? Note to Presenter: Show the picture and pause briefly to let the audience think about what they are seeing. Then start the interactive discussion by asking the 1st question. “What would lead a VFR pilot into IMC conditions?” <Encourage questions and discussion. After some lively discussion, ask the next question.> “What could have broken this accident chain?” <encourage discussion> After some additional lively discussion, go to the next slide. <click>

Procedural Errors Slips, lapses, and mistakes in the execution of procedures Skipping items on a checklist A distraction that causes the pilot to fail to extend the landing gear, or not to extend it in this case Pre-established habits? Note to Presenter: Leave the picture on the screen for a few moments before starting the video, so the audience can see the wheels under the floats! Start the discussion after viewing the video. (Be sure the video runs in your venue; if it does not, then let the audience look at the picture and discuss what they see; if not mentioned, point out the landing gear at the bottom of the floats.) After watching the video or discussing the picture, ask the first question. “What happened? And what are some possible reasons this accident happened?” <encourage discussion> Then ask the question, “What checks and balances do you have in place to preclude such an error from occurring in your flying?” After a brief discussion, go to the next slide. <click> Note to Presenter: This is the Internet address for this video: You may have to ensure that it is available on your computer if the Internet is not available at your venue. Furthermore, because the action happens quickly, be sure to already have it in full-screen mode. You will want to practice this before you make a live presentation.

General Aviation Accidents
The reasons pilots have accidents have remained largely unchanged over the years Human error remains the greatest factor in aircraft accidents and incidents These mistakes are made by all types and experience levels of pilots, Including Instructors Human error remains the greatest factor in aircraft accidents and incidents. These mistakes are made by all types and experience levels of pilots, including Instructors. Even though you may not be a balloon pilot, why do you think this pilot did not see the wires in time to avoid them? Note to Presenter: After listening to some audience responses, present the following statement, Distractions are referred to in accident reports on a regular basis. Distractions can be as simple as a passenger asking a question at a critical phase of flight, a dropped chart or pen, a radio conversation, a door popping open, focusing on one set of wires and not seeing the 2nd set, or a cell phone call during taxi. <click>

Why Land Off Airport? This pilot’s first inclination was to land on a freeway, but there were too many cars and trucks in the way. During the landing in this field, the pilot suffered a broken neck, and although he recovered, it took 8 months! His wife of 4 weeks was uninjured. But why did this relatively new pilot have to make this off-airport landing anyway? <Pause for some responses from the audience, then continue.> He did, in fact, run completely out of fuel. But why? In this case, he had made the same trip at least twice before without any problems. He did, however, save 25 cents per gallon by not buying gas at his destination for the return trip! He simply never checked his fuel consumption on any of the previous flights. And this particular trip took longer because he had to wait, in flight, for fog to burn off at his destination; this took just enough additional time (about 20 minutes) to cause him to run out of fuel on the return trip. By the way, this field is only 25 miles from his home airport. Note to Presenter: This is an accident investigated by Bryan Neville. The pilot suffered a broken neck (he recovered but it took 8 months!) and his wife of 4 weeks was uninjured. He used the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) figures for fuel burn, but because he was nervous with the first flight with his new wife, did not lean properly. He also flew for several minutes trying to find a way into a fog-shrouded airport. Plus his previous successful trips were the real problem; he never checked his actual fuel burn. He said he could not remember if his instructor ever taught him that principle. And because the FBO only reimbursed him a certain amount for fuel he purchased, the 25 cents per gallon savings seemed to be a big issue!

Pilot Weaknesses Basic Flying Skills Pre-Flight Planning Weather
Aeronautical Decision Making Risk Management Judgment Failure to Follow Procedures Pre-Flight Planning Not thinking about “What If?” Fuel Weight and Balance Briefings: Pilot, Crew, Passenger Weather Low Visibility Winds and Wind Gusts Crosswinds, Headwinds, and Tailwinds Take Off and Landing Skills Especially with winds Seeing Obstructions Wires Trees Poles Note to Presenter: This slide is normally hidden during your presentation. You may “unhide” it if you feel your audience would benefit from a discussion of these topics. Stress, especially stress caused by a new situation or event, is another factor that impacts safe flight. Here <click> are a few areas where a weakness can add to stress levels, which can have a very definite negative impact on your thinking process. Of course, aeronautical decision making, risk management, judgment, and failure to follow procedures are at the top of the list of stress-inducing factors. I know there’s a lot on this slide, but do you have any comments about any of these subjects? <pause and respond to a few comment> <click>

Section 2 Why does the FAA have a WINGS Program?
Does the WINGS Program Really Work? Will I be a safer pilot if I participate? Two of the questions we are asked on a regular basis are, “Why does the FAA have a WINGS Program” and “Does the WINGS Program really work toward reducing the number of accidents we have every year?” The answer to the first question will be apparent as we look at the next two slides. As for the 2nd question, that was our hope when we launched this new automated program in May of But we had to wait until we had sufficient experience with the program before we could answer that question. We now have that experience, so let’s look at some statistics. <click>

Accident Rates First, let’s look at a chart prepared by the National Transportation Safety Board. If the underlying statistics are correct, the line at the top shows the GA accident rate for personal flying going up! <Pause for effect, then <click>> Note to Presenter: If someone asks, the difference between corporate flying and business flying is this: Corporate flying involves a pilot who is paid to fly as a pilot; in other words, a professional pilot. A business pilot on the other hand is simply flying as part of their business, like driving a car to an appointment; they is not paid as a professional pilot.

Fatal Accident Rates Over the same time period, we can see that the fatal accident rate is also going up for personal flying. These two slides clearly demonstrate why the FAA has the WINGS Program! Now let’s look at what happens to these rates when a pilot participates in the WINGS Program. <click>

3-Year Accident Data Accident Type Part 91 Accidents Reported
Part 91 Accidents used in Analysis Percent of Part 91 Accidents used in Analysis Part 103 Part 133 Part 137 Part 141 Fatal 800 712 89.0% 2 6 15 Non-Fatal 3,291 2,942 89.4% 4 13 184 38 Total 4,091 3,654 89.3% 19 199 40 The full report, by the way, is available on the Home page at FAASafety.gov, in the Hot Topics portal. We don’t want to bore you with a bunch of numbers, but let’s look at just a few of the statistics. The first thing we looked at was the number of part 91 accidents for the years 2008, 2009, and We reviewed only accidents where a pilot acting as pilot-in-command was responsible. For example, we did not review accidents for which the NTSB determined there was a mechanical causal factor or when a flight instructor was aboard. There were 712 fatal accidents used in the review and 2,942 non-fatal accidents, totaling 3,654 accidents. These represented about 89% of all part 91 accidents. <click> Note to Presenter: For reference only – do not read this unless it is deemed necessary to explain which accidents were not included in our analysis. Part 103 = Ultralight Part 133 = Rotorcraft External Load Operations Part 137 = Agricultural Operations Part 141 = FAA-Approved Flight Training Other (not shown) = Instructional flights and maintenance-related flights

Pilots who have earned a Basic Phase in the WINGS Program
The next thing we looked at was the number of pilots who had completed at least one Phase in the WINGS Program. For example, in 2008, 2,881 pilots earned a Basic phase of WINGS. This number grew steadily through 2009, 2010, and in 2011, it grew to 12,599. And as of this month, over 16,000 pilots have completed a phase of WINGS. (<16,136> as of 12/28/2012: You can say “over 16,000” or use the actual number found on the home page on FAASafety.gov). By the way, we (the FAA) don’t really know how many active GA pilots there are! We believe the changes and enhancements we employed on FAASafety.gov in the last several months have contributed to this growth. We are excited to see what the future holds! <click>

Phases of WINGS Earned Calendar Year Basic Level Phases Ever Earned
Phases “Current” at End of Year Total Phases Ever Earned (Basic, Advanced, Master) 2008 2,881 2,563 4,811 2009 5,290 3,118 8,884 2010 8,914 5,072 14,235 Because we consider “currency” in the WINGS Program an important factor, we define “currency” to mean that the latest phase of WINGS was earned within the previous 12 calendar months. So we also looked at that statistic for this analysis. We learned that at the end of the calendar year 2010, just over 5,000 of the nearly 9,000 pilots who had earned a phase of WINGS maintained their currency, about 57%. This number becomes more meaningful in a few moments. <click>

WINGS Pilots with Accidents
Calendar Year Number of Part 91 Accidents Number of Pilots who earned a Phase of WINGS before the accident Percentage of Pilots who earned a 2008 1,289 5 0.39% 2009 1,173 7 0.60% 2010 1,192 13 1.09% Total 3,654 25 0.68% After comparing all this data, we discovered that during those years, out of the nearly 4,000 accidents we looked at, only 25 pilots had an accident after they had earned a phase of WINGS. This is only about ⅔ of 1% of all the accidents in the study. <click>

WINGS Pilots Who Had an Accident
At the End of the Calendar Year Pilots who Earned a Basic Level Phase Ever Number of Pilots who earned a Phase of WINGS and Had an Accident Percentage of Pilots who earned a Phase of WINGS and Had an accident 2008 2,881 5 0.17% 2009 5,290 12 0.23% 2010 8,914 25 0.28% In addition, those 25 pilots represent only about ¼ of 1% of the nearly 9,000 pilots who had earned a phase of WINGS during those years. <click> Note to Presenter: For Reference Only: The number and percentage is cumulative. 2008 = 5, plus 2009 = 7, plus 2010 = 13

WINGS Pilots with Accidents
Calendar Year Number of Part 91 Accidents Number of Pilots who had an accident who had a “Current” Phase of WINGS before the accident Percentage of Pilots who had an accident who had a “Current” Phase of WINGS before the accident Percentage of Pilots who earned a 2008 1,289 5 0.39% 2009 1,173 4 0.34% 0.60% 2010 1,192 3 0.25% 1.09% Total 3,654 12 0.33% 0.68% Furthermore, of those 25 pilots, only 12 had a current phase of WINGS at the time of their accident. This is only ⅓ of 1% of all the accidents in the study! <click> Note to Presenter: For Reference Only: Current means that the Phase had been earned within the previous 12 calendar months

WINGS Pilots Who Had a Fatal Accident
Calendar Year Number of Fatal Part 91 Accidents Number of Pilots who earned a Phase of WINGS before the accident Percentage of Pilots who earned a Phase of WINGS before the accident Number of Pilots who had a “Current” Phase of WINGS before the accident Percentage of Pilots who had a “Current” Phase of WINGS before the accident 2008 239 0.00% 2009 238 2 0.84% 1 0.42% 2010 235 0.85% Total 712 4 0.56% 0.14% When we look at only fatal accidents, we learn that just four pilots had a fatal accident after earning a phase of WINGS, and of those, only one had a current phase of WINGS. These are amazing statistics and clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of the WINGS Program! To see the full report, go to the Hot Topics portal on FAASafety.gov. <click>

WINGS Accident Summary
Other Helicopter Loss of Control – 2 VFR into IMC – 2 Hit Deer – 1 Landed long at night – too fast – 1 Pipe Line Patrol – 1 Glider takeoff – 1 Forgot landing gear – 1 Heavy/High density altitude takeoff - 1 Loss of Control – 10 On Landing – 4 3 tail wheel Water Landing - 3 Takeoff – 2 At night in pattern - 1 Engine Failure – 5 Fuel Exhaustion – 3 Carb Icing – 1 Water in fuel – 1 Remember the 25 accidents of those pilots who had earned a phase of WINGS before their accident? Well, we specifically examined those accidents and learned the following, as you can see on this slide: While there was a potpourri of causes, Loss of Control is by far the biggest causal factor in those accidents. <pause briefly to allow the audience to read the slide> <click> Note to Presenter: For Reference Only: There were 8 instructional accidents that were not included in the study (1 fatal)

Summary We encourage flight and ground instructors to give more attention in two major areas Proper preflight planning, with an emphasis on performance and limitations, and Transition training In addition, designated pilot examiners should test the 1st area more thoroughly which will further emphasize that topic’s importance Based on this review, we conclude the following: Flight and ground instructors should give more attention in two major areas – Proper Preflight Planning, with an emphasis on Performance and Limitations, and Transition Training, such as from land plane to sea plane, simple airplane to complex airplane, and from “steam” gauges to a glass cockpit. In addition, we recommend that designated pilot examiners be encouraged to test more thoroughly in the first area, which will emphasize that topic’s importance. <click>

Summary Do pilots who participate in the WINGS Program have better safety records because of the additional training they receive? Is their safety record a result of their intrinsic interest in aviation safety? Their subsequent participation in the WINGS Program is then a natural result of that interest Does the WINGS Program help make already safe pilots safer? After this study, we asked ourselves these questions: 1) Do pilots who participate in the WINGS Program have better safety records because of the additional training they receive? 2) Is their safety record a result of their fundamental interest in aviation safety, with their subsequent participation in the WINGS Program simply a natural result of that interest? And 3) Does the WINGS Program help make already safe pilots safer? Whichever answer you choose, it is clear that participation in the WINGS Program has, and we believe, will continue to have, positive results on accident statistics. <click>

Summary Pilots who participate in the WINGS Program are, as a group, involved in substantially fewer accidents than their peers So what is the bottom line? We simply note that pilots who participate in the WINGS Program are, as a group, involved in substantially fewer accidents than their peers. Are there any questions before we move on to the next topic? <click> Note to Presenter: Allow sufficient time to discuss any concerns or questions, but again, don’t unduly delay moving on to the next topic.

Section 3 How is the WINGS Program structured?
Now let’s take some time to review how the WINGS Program is structured.

Levels and Phases There are three Levels
Basic, Advanced, and Master A Phase within a Level consists of six tasks or activities Three Knowledge Activities, and Three Flight Activities A pilot may earn as many phases in each level as he or she desires Each phase requires the completion of an additional six tasks or activities First off, we need to recognize that while there are three Levels of achievement available in the <click> WINGS Program - Basic, Advanced, and Master, with each level requiring progressively higher completion standards - most pilots will be satisfied to earn multiple phases at the Basic Level. A Phase <click> within a Level consists of six tasks or activities: three Knowledge Activities and three Flight Activities. A pilot may <click> complete as many phases in each level as he or she desires with no time constraints. You could earn 3 phases at the Basic level in two months if you wanted to! Note that each additional phase requires the completion of an additional six tasks or activities. <click> Note to Presenter: While we do offer Advanced and Master Levels, we are not presently capable of providing the level of support necessary to make those levels available to all pilots for all aircraft categories. In other words, you can mention these levels, but please do not promote them! In response to questions, simply say that we are doing our best, and encourage pilots to earn additional phases at the Basic Level.

Basic Level A recurrent training program
Provides pilots a higher level of proficiency than merely preparing for a typical Flight Review Because the Basic Level addresses primary accident causal factors, every pilot is required to complete a phase at the Basic Level at least once every 12 calendar months This ensures pilots are aware of current accident causal factors and possible mitigation strategies Remember, one of our FAASTeam goals is to raise the level of awareness of the risks of flying. Reviewing the primary accident causal factors once a year is a great way to do that. Therefore, we require that you complete a Phase of WINGS at the Basic Level at least once every 12 months to be considered “Current” in the WINGS Program. <click>

Basic Level Standards The Basic Level requires use of the Private Pilot Practical Test Standards (PTS) or the PTS for the pilot certificate held, whichever is lower This includes Sport and Recreational Pilot Certificates Pilots in the WINGS Program must demonstrate proficiency to the same standards required at the certification level The Basic Level generally requires the use of the Private Pilot Practical Test Standard (PTS) or the PTS for the pilot certificate held, whichever is lower. Pilots must demonstrate proficiency to the same standards required at their initial certification. This emphasis on the Private Pilot standards is because statistics indicate that pilots flying general aviation aircraft are typically flying as a Private Pilot, and not as an ATP or Commercial pilot. <click>

Accident Causal Factors
Aeronautical Decision Making Including Runway Safety Issues Performance and Limitations Including Loss of Control Issues Preflight Planning, Risk Management, and Fuel Management Takeoffs and Landings Positive Aircraft Control Basic Flying Skills Accident causal factors have been pretty stable for several years. We examined every accident in the United States over a two-year period and discovered that causal factors fit conveniently into three knowledge areas and three flight areas. The knowledge areas are: <click> Aeronautical Decision Making (including Runway Safety Issues), Performance and Limitations (including Loss of Control Issues), and Preflight Planning, Risk Management, and Fuel Management. Runway Safety issues are included because the FAA is taking a proactive approach to preventing runway incursions. The flight areas are: <click> Takeoffs and Landings, Positive Aircraft Control (including Loss of Control Issues), and Basic Flying Skills. The red section are all knowledge, or ground topics, and the blue section is the flying portion. <click> Note to Presenter: This may be the first time some pilots will have seen this list. Pause at this point and invite discussion of these six topics. Be sure to emphasize that Decision Making skills are necessary in all areas; it only takes a single poor decision to start the chain of events leading to an accident. Point out that many accident chains are begun on the ground, before even going to the aircraft. Move to the next slide when the discussion is completed, but be careful not to spend too much time on this one slide.

Seminar Topics ADM and Risk Management
Aerial Application Aeromedical Factors Aviation Security Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) Checklist Usage Collision Avoidance Cross Country Flight Planning, including Pilotage, Dead Reckoning, Navigation Systems, or Charts Density Altitude Operations Emergency Training, including Egress Training and Land & Water Survival Exchange of Flight Controls High Altitude Operations Land and Hold Short Operations Maintenance and/or Airworthiness Related Issues Positive Aircraft Control Regulations Runway Incursion Avoidance Special Use Airspace Stall/Spin Awareness Temporary Flight Restrictions Wake Turbulence Avoidance Wire Strike Avoidance Other Aviation Safety-Related Subjects, with approval ADM and Risk Management Single-Pilot Resource Management Human Factors Basic Flying Skills Takeoffs, Launches, Landings, & Go-Arounds Weather, including VFR into IMC In addition to the primary accident causal factors, we provide a long list of topics that presenters can use in seminars that also qualify for WINGS credit. On the left are major emphasis areas, and on the right are topics gleaned from the Special Emphasis Areas in the latest Practical Test Standards. I know this text is small, but I wanted you to see how many possible topics there are. Many of these topics are included in accident reports as additional or contributing causal factors. Therefore, they are clearly valid seminar topics. <click> Note to Presenter: Pause a few moments to allow viewers to read this slide.

Advanced and Master Levels
For pilots who want a training and proficiency program that take them a step above the Basic Level Higher proficiency standards are required These Levels afford the pilot an opportunity, in concert with an instructor, to tailor the training to fit more specific needs To complete a phase of WINGS at the Advanced or Master levels, a pilot must simultaneously complete or already hold the level just below Advanced and Master levels are designed for those pilots who want a training and proficiency program that will take them a step above the Basic Level. Unfortunately, at the present time, we don’t have the resources to provide as many options at these levels, so we invite you to complete as many phases at the Basic level as you can.<click>

Advanced Level Standards
The Advanced level requires using the Commercial PTS or the Private PTS when there is not a Commercial PTS, or if the pilot completed the Basic level by using the Sport or Recreational PTS, then the Private PTS is used for this level. Completion Standards at the Advanced level generally come from the Commercial Pilot PTS, and <click>

Master Level Standards
The Master level requires using the Commercial and Instrument Rating PTS or the ATP PTS if one is available for the category and class of aircraft used In addition, some activities refer to tasks from the Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) PTS A Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) cannot be used at this level Completion standards at the Master level requires using the Commercial and Instrument Rating PTS or the ATP PTS, with some activities referring to tasks from the Certificated Flight Instructor, or CFI, PTS. <click>

How Are WINGS Credits Assigned?
Professional judgment is used in determining whether an activity meets the requirements for WINGS Credit, and a few straightforward requirements are indispensable We are sometimes quizzed about how WINGS credits are assigned to an activity or seminar. While professional judgment is used in determining whether an activity meets the requirements for WINGS Credit, a few straightforward requirements are indispensable. Here are some guidelines: <click>

The major topic of the activity must normally fall into one of the topics we discussed above They cover primary accident causal factors The major topic of any WINGS activity must normally fall into one of the topics we looked at earlier, inasmuch as they cover primary accident causal factors. Remember these two slides? <click> Note to Presenter: The next two slides are repeats of the slides you presented earlier. The intent here is to allow the audience to recall what was on those slides. So, show them quickly, but allow sufficient time for the audience to see what is there; there should be no discussion of those two slides, except what is in the speaker notes.

Accident Causal Factors
Aeronautical Decision Making Including Runway Safety Issues Performance and Limitations Including Loss of Control Issues Preflight Planning, Risk Management, and Fuel Management Takeoffs and Landings Positive Aircraft Control Basic Flying Skills The accident causal factors are broken down into six major topics. There <click> are three knowledge topics <click> and three Flight topics, <pause briefly> and <click> Note to Presenter: A good way to time this slide is for you to read to yourself the six topics.

Seminar Topics ADM and Risk Management
Aerial Application Aeromedical Factors Aviation Security Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) Checklist Usage Collision Avoidance Cross Country Flight Planning, including Pilotage, Dead Reckoning, Navigation Systems, or Charts Density Altitude Operations Emergency Training, including Egress Training and Land & Water Survival Exchange of Flight Controls High Altitude Operations Land and Hold Short Operations Maintenance and/or Airworthiness Related Issues Positive Aircraft Control Regulations Runway Incursion Avoidance Special Use Airspace Stall/Spin Awareness Temporary Flight Restrictions Wake Turbulence Avoidance Wire Strike Avoidance Other Aviation Safety-Related Subjects, with approval ADM and Risk Management Single-Pilot Resource Management Human Factors Basic Flying Skills Takeoffs, Launches, Landings, & Go-Arounds Weather, including VFR into IMC In addition, the long list of topics that presenters can use in seminars. <pause briefly> <click> Note to Presenter: A good way to time this slide is for you to read to yourself the six topics on the left. That should allow sufficient time for the audience to remember the slide.

The major topic of the activity must normally fall into one of the topics discussed above inasmuch as they cover primary accident causal factors The length of the presentation or activity will be considered generally, an activity consisting of at least 60 minutes of instruction earns one credit Educational value, such as accuracy and the depth of discussion or demonstration, will be reviewed Generally, material must be presented to a level of understanding consistent with that of at least a Private Pilot (or Recreational or Sport Pilot, as appropriate for the intended audience), and The activity or presentation must cover the material in sufficient detail so that by incorporating a renewed understanding of the subject matter into their flying habits, or using a reacquired aeronautical skill, pilots can be assumed to have lessened the possibility of a potential accident In addition, <click> the length of the presentation or activity will be considered; generally, an activity consisting of at least 60 minutes of instruction earns one credit. Furthermore, <click> educational value, such as accuracy and the depth of discussion or demonstration, will be reviewed. Generally, material must be presented to a level of understanding consistent with that of at least a Private Pilot (or Recreational or Sport Pilot, as appropriate for the intended audience). And last, <click> the activity or presentation must cover the material in sufficient detail so that by incorporating a renewed understanding of the subject matter into their flying habits or using a reacquired aeronautical skill, pilots can be assumed to have lessened the possibility of a potential accident. <click>

Pilots who demonstrate a specified level of knowledge and/or proficiency Incorporate such skills and knowledge into their flying habits Will mitigate these topics as accident causal factors In other words, pilots demonstrating a specified level of knowledge and proficiency and incorporating such skills and knowledge into their flying habits, will have mitigated these topics as accident causal factors. The result is that there are fewer accidents! <click>

Section 4 What are the benefits of participation?
Now let’s talk about what’s in it for you! In other words, what are the benefits of participation. <click>

Benefits of Participation
Completion of any Phase of WINGS satisfies the requirement for a flight review 14 CFR 61.56(e) Some insurance companies offer a premium discount for participation As much as a 10% discount Participating pilots really are safer pilots As demonstrated by a study comparing accidents by WINGS pilots vs. non-WINGS pilots As with any volunteer program, there has to be a reason to participate. The WINGS Program has three clear benefits of participation. First, <click> completion of any Phase of WINGS satisfies the requirement for a flight review; Second, <click> some insurance companies offer a premium discount for participation; in fact, Avemco offers a 10% premium discount, and several other companies, if asked, will offer a 5-10% premium discount, and Third,<click> and this is a significant benefit, participating pilots, as we discussed earlier, really are safer pilots. <click>

The final result of completing a Phase of Wings, besides your new level of proficiency and confidence, will be a Certificate of Proficiency. This includes a transcript of all activities completed for this phase, plus wallet-sized certificates to keep with you, just in case you need to show them to someone, like maybe an FAA inspector! Note that the date at the bottom center <click> is the date this WINGS phase was completed, not the date the certificate is printed. You can print a completion certificate at any time from your WINGS Logbook on your My WINGS page. <click>

Certificates and Transcript
This is the 2nd page of the certificate, showing the wallet-sized certificates and your transcript of activities that completed this phase of WINGS. Note that the Flight Review certificate, the one on the right, <click>

shows the completion date <click> of the phase of WINGS, so you have to calculate your own Flight Review expiration date, which is 24-calendar months after this date. <click>

Flight Review Expiration Date
Note, however, that your Flight Review date is calculated for you when you complete a phase of WINGS and is shown in your WINGS Portal on your Home page at FAASafety.gov. It is also shown on your My WINGS Page. <click> Note to Presenter: Stop at this point and ask the audience if they have any questions about how the WINGS Program satisfies the requirements for a Flight Review. You may want to review 14 CFR 61.56(e) to ensure your understanding of the rule. The bottom line is that completion of any phase of WINGS satisfies the requirement for a Flight Review! You can refer pilots to 14 CFR 61.56(e) as the rule covering this benefit. Note that the rule says a phase of WINGS, so that has been interpreted to mean any phase, even at the Advanced and Master levels. The rationale is that a pilot has to have a current Basic phase to earn an Advanced and Master phase, and those phases do require the completion of three additional flight activities and three additional knowledge activities.

WINGS Pins You also earn a nice Lapel pin when you complete a Level of WINGS. The WINGS pins are offered free of charge by Avemco Insurance, a FAASTeam Industry Member. One pin can be earned for each level of WINGS achieved – Basic, Advanced, and Master. There are <click> also distinctive WINGS pins for Seaplane pilots issued by the Seaplane Pilot’s Association. <click> Note to Presenter: There has been some confusion about how many pins a pilot can earn. You may need to explain that the policy is that one pin can be earned for each level, not for every phase completed.

Why do pilots participate?
Safety oriented Because you want to be a safe as possible New To maintain your skills Experienced To refresh your skills You want to join the ranks of the knowledgeable and proficient pilots! How many pilots participate? So let’s review why you should participate in the WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program. Besides the pins and the Flight Review, you <click> simply want to be as safe as you can be as a pilot! If you are a new pilot, this is a great way to maintain your knowledge and proficiency. If you are an experienced pilot, the WINGS Program also offers a way to maintain or refresh your knowledge and skills. You may simply want to be identified as a knowledgeable and proficient pilot. There are currently over 100,000 pilots on FAASafety.gov who indicate they are participating to some degree in the WINGS Program. <click>

Why Should You Participate?
Every pilot must participate in some kind of recurrent training program Especially General Aviation Pilots! Feel more confident Increase your safety margins Develop an ongoing relationship with a CFI or training facility Increase safety margins Prevent the cost of aircraft repairs, medical costs, increased insurance premiums, and personal embarrassment following an aircraft accident Furthermore, every pilot, <click> especially GA pilots, should participate in some kind of recurrent training so that you are knowledgeable and proficient and feel more confident. This also helps you develop an ongoing relationship with a CFI or training facility should you have questions or concerns about your type of flying. This training can also increase your safety margins, and finally, this training can prevent the cost of aircraft repairs, medical treatment, increased insurance premiums, and personal embarrassment following an aircraft accident. <click>

Can All Pilots Participate?
All pilots with a US-issued certificate Student Pilots Pilots with US certificates based on Foreign certificates They have to fly with a US-certificated CFI We are often asked if all pilots can participate. The answer is a qualified yes. All pilots with a permanent US-issued pilot certificate can participate. Student pilots can participate, but have to register as a non-airman. And pilots from other countries who have a US certificate, also have to register as a non-airman if that certificate is based on their native country certificate. Note to Presenter: The reason for these two groups having to register as non-airmen, is that the FAA Airman Registry does not provide us with their certificate information, so we have no way to identify them in our system. The only drawback to registering as a non-airman is that they cannot use the Quick WINGS feature; otherwise they can fully participate. Note that foreign pilots have to fly with and be signed off by an instructor with a US CFI certificate.

Take a Break! Be back in 15 minutes
We will be demonstrating how the program works after the break We will be demonstrating how to use the WINGS Program after the break, so be back on time! Note to Presenter: A Break Timer slide show is available on the National SharePoint site under Approved Slide Shows; you just have to click on Start Slide Show from Beginning, and it will display the minutes remaining for a 15-minute break period.

Section 5 How Does the WINGS Program Work For Pilots For Instructors
Welcome back! Are there any questions before we move on? [Answer all the questions before moving on.] <click> Note to Presenter: It may be that the pilots talked to one another during the break, and they now have new questions. Don’t make them wait for answers! Please respond to all questions before moving on. However, if there are any questions about how the system works, remind them that that will be covered in the next two sections, one section that explains how pilots use the WINGS Program and another section that does the same for instructors.

The Role of the CFI in the WINGS Program?
Instructors play a vital role Teaching Confirming correct knowledge Demonstrating flight maneuvers Validating WINGS credits Benefits for Instructors Renewing your CFI certificate based on WINGS First, let’s mention that since instructors play a vital role in the WINGS Program, we’ll have a complete and separate section to cover all the features available for instructors, some of which are shown here. But first, let’s look at the WINGS Program from a pilot’s perspective. <click>

This is the FAASafety.gov Home Page, the premier web site for the FAA dedicated exclusively to aviation safety. Without even logging in, you have several resources at your fingertips. The four tabs <click> at the top – Activities, Courses & Seminars, Maintenance Hangar, Pilots, and Resources – are always available. The log in or Create an Account portal <click> is also always available. The 10 Portals <click> are quick entries to many of the resources available on FAASafety.gov. We invite you to click on the links for each of the Tabs and in each of the Portals to see what is available for your use or enjoyment! The Instructor Portal <click> is specifically for instructors, but we’ll talk more about that later. If you are a FAASTeam Representative, there will be another tab and another portal that show up for you to use in doing your volunteer work. Especially with seminars. You can always click on the Home <click> link in the upper right corner to get back to this page from any page in the system. While we don’t have time to explore every resource available, let’s take a moment and look at just a couple of items. <click>

The Log In and Preferences Portal
Not Logged In Changed Forgot Password Create an Account About the FAASTeam Logged In My Preferences and Profile Change Address or Password FAQs The <click> Log In and Preferences Portal is your gateway to all the cool stuff on FAASafety.gov! When you are <click> not logged in, you have four links <click> that you can use. If your address has changed, click the link that says, “My Has Changed” and you will be able to log in using your Security Questions, and then you can update your address. If you have forgotten your password, click that link and you can have your password ed to you or you can log in using your Security Questions and update your own password. New users can also create an account by using the Create an Account link. If you want to know more about the FAASTeam, there is a link for that, as well. Once you are logged in to your account, the Portal changes <click> so that you can manage your account through the My Preferences and Profile link <click>. You can change your address or your password, and you can update your WINGS Profile and several other preferences. There is also a link to the Frequently Asked Questions page. <Pause a moment, and then <click>> Note to Presenter: Leave this slide up for just a few moments before moving to the next slide. The audience may want to compare the two displays, so they understand the difference and which features are available on each.

How Does the WINGS Program Work for Pilots?
Introduction to Account Creation Account Management Address Password Security Questions WINGS Profile Home Page Let’s start our introduction to FAASafety.gov with the steps for Account Creation, and take a brief look at the WINGS features available on the Home page. <click> Note to Presenter: At this point, you may ask your audience if everyone already has an account. If everyone has registered, and you decide to skip this Registration discussion, you can skip to Slide 66. Or, you may decide to review the registration process so that anyone in the audience can help a new user through the process. Note to Presenter: The next several slides will step through the process for creating an account on FAASafety.gov , and the options available for every user. While you don’t want to spend too much time on each step, be sure your audience knows they can ask questions at any time.

Create an Account Go to www.FAASafety.gov
In the log in Portal, click on the link, Create an Account Your first step <click> is to go to FAASafety.gov and in the log in Portal, click on the link, Create an Account. <click>

Create an Account Enter the address you will use for the WINGS Program Enter it Again! Click on the “Yes” button If you hold a pilot certificate Click “Continue” On the <click> next page, the system will ask for some basic information. First, <click> enter the address you will use for the WINGS Program. This will serve as your account name for logging in to your account. You enter it twice to confirm the address. Please note that since the address is used as your individual account name, two people, such as a husband and wife, cannot use the same address on FAASafety.gov for credit; each person must have their own distinct address. We receive numerous “bounced” s because users have mistyped their address, so be careful when typing. In the next area, and this is very important, if you hold a pilot certificate, click <click> on the “Yes” button. Clicking on “No” will limit some of your options on the site, although you can still participate in the WINGS Program. Please note that if you are an instructor, you should always click “Yes”. If you are a Student Pilot, you have to answer “No” and register as a Non-Airman. When you get your permanent pilot certificate, you will need to update your account on your Preferences page. Double check your entries, and then click <click> “Continue”. <click> Note to Presenter: Some pilots may ask why they have to provide their airman certificate number. Tell them we use that information to ensure they only get the information they want. For example, airplane pilots don’t get helicopter information. This also allows us to confirm an instructor’s status. Assure them that their certificate number is maintained in a secure and encrypted database that meets the highest standards of security

Create an Account On the next page, provide your last name and certificate number. They have to match the FAA Registry information or we cannot create your account. If there is a problem, just choose the “No” button on the previous page and register as a non-airman. Of course, since there is a possibility that there is a problem with your airman record, be sure to send an with your full name and certificate number to the Support Desk at explaining the problem. This is also <click> where you complete your security questions by choosing a question and providing the answer. This feature allows you to maintain your own account should you forget your password or if your address changes. Then click “Continue” <click> to, well, continue! If your registration is successful, you will be directed to check your for your new temporary password. Then you can log in to your new account at FAASafety.gov. When you do, you will be asked to set a new password. <Click> Note to Presenter: Review this statement about passwords on FAASafety.gov, so you are familiar with the policy during the presentation. You may choose to read it during your presentation. The password change requirement on FAASafety.gov is mandated by a Federal policy that the FAA adheres to. Because users with validation privileges have the ability to validate WINGS credits, they have to change their password 4 times a year, every 3 months; but it is only 4 times a year! This is because their validation of credit may be used to complete a Phase of WINGS. Because completion of a phase of WINGS meets the regulatory requirement in 14 CFR part for a Flight Review (one of the benefits of the WINGS Program!), we are required to mandate stricter requirements than your bank may require. Note that general users, once they have set a new password, do not need to change that password at all. We appreciate your support of the WINGS Program, and plead for your understanding of our compliance with a federal mandate over which we have no control.

Create an Account After you choose a new password, and you click on the Click Here to continue link, you will be taken to your Preferences page, with the General tab opened. It looks like this. Here you can choose <click> the types of automated s you want to receive, and you can enter a <click> Display Name, which will be used on completion certificates. For example, this person may want to have his certificate say Lynn Gorley, rather than Craig Lynn Gorley. Also, note that there may be a Red Flag <click> in the Log In portal. You get rid of the flag by clicking directly on it and then clicking on the link displayed just under the flag, such as completing your WINGS Profile, or if you are an Instructor, validating a Credit request. Although you can manually complete your WINGS Profile, the easiest way to do that is to return to your Home page and click on the Quick WINGS link in the WINGS Portal. Remember, there is a Home link at the top of every page. This completes the Registration process. <click>

Registration Summary Go to www.FAASafety.gov
Click on the Create an Account link Enter you address: twice! Select “Yes” if you have an airman certificate Enter your Last Name & Certificate Number Select and Answer your Security Questions Go to your box and retrieve your temporary password Go back to Log in and Change your password So in summary, for a new pilot wanting to participate in the WINGS Program, here is what the Registration process looks like. <click> Go to Click on the link to Create an Account, Enter you address twice for confirmation, Select “Yes” if you have an airman certificate, Enter your Last Name & Certificate Number, Select and Answer your Security Questions, Go to your box and retrieve your temporary password, Go back to FAASafety.gov, Log in and Change your password, Go to your Home Page, and Click on the Quick WINGS link. You only have to register once. After that, you are already registered, so just log in and click on the Quick WINGS link! <click> Go to your Home Page Click on Quick WINGS

User Account Status Name
If you’ve had an account for a while, be sure you’ve associated your airman certificate with your account. This is a one-time process that allows the system to recognize your airman ratings. It only requires entering your certificate number and last name, which you may have done when you initially created your account. To confirm this, click on the My Preferences and Profile link in your Log In Portal. Then on this page, click on the <click> Airman Registry tab. If your name and ZIP Code show up, you are all set! You can click on the link located at the top of the page to return to your Home page. Of course, you want to confirm that the information is correct first. If it is not, you will need to contact the Airman Registry. In this example, on the other hand, after going to your My Preferences page and clicking on the Airman Registry tab, we see that there is no airman information shown for this user. If not updated, this airman, even if an instructor, cannot validate any WINGS credits. In fact, they will not even show up in the Validator List. When you click <click> on the “Locate My Airman Registry Record” link, the system will ask <click> for your airman certificate number. If it finds that number and your last name in the database, it will present <click> your Registry information and a link to add that record to your user account. We recommend you click <click> on that link. If you are an instructor, the instructor and validator databases will be updated in the next few hours. We strongly recommend that instructors associate their airman registry information with their user account. In fact, we recommend that all users who hold an airman certificate associate their Airman Registry information with their FAASafety.gov account. <click>

Account Status Update On your My Preferences page, click on the Airman Registry tab to change your account status from “User” to “Airman” In fact, as we will see in a moment, a user registered on FAASafety.gov as a non-airman cannot participate in the Home page Quick WINGS feature. That’s because Quick WINGS has to identify the user as a pilot in order to create the WINGS Checklist. However, as stated previously, any “User” account (assuming they are an airman) can be upgraded to an “Airman” account by going to the Airman Registry tab on your My Preferences page and following the steps there. Again, this is a one-time process that allows the system to recognize your airman ratings. It only requires entering your certificate number and last name. As a reminder for Student pilots, you cannot associate your student information with your account; you have to wait until you are issued a permanent pilot certificate number. Remember though, when you pass your checkride, you have earned a phase of WINGS at the Basic level! <click>

WINGS Made Easy! Click on the link that says, “Click here to return to Preferences” if you want to make other changes, or At the top of the page, click on the link to the Home page This completes all the steps to participate in the WINGS Program, with one exception which we’ll show you next. Any questions about the registration process? <click> Note to Presenter: Allow time for your audience to ask any questions they have. Be sure to answer all questions before moving on, keeping in mind your time constraints.

Quick WINGS WINGS Portal with the Quick WINGS link
Here is the final step required to participate in the WINGS Program. On your Home page, click the Quick WINGS link <click> in the WINGS Portal and you will automatically be enrolled in the WINGS Program and presented with your WINGS Checklist! Remember, you must be logged in! <click>

Quick WINGS User Not Logged In User Logged In
To explain further about your WINGS Portal, here are a few points to remember. The new “One-Click” feature we call Quick WINGS is available right from your home page! These screen shots show the appearance for a user who is not logged in (on the left) and <click> for one who is logged in (on the right). Information <click> about this pilot’s flight review and WINGS phases earned is shown when logged in. If you click on the Quick WINGS link before logging in, you get a message saying that you must be logged in to use the Quick WINGS feature. Note that the WINGS User Guide <click> and WINGS Advisory Circular <click> are available from your WINGS Portal whether you are logged in or not! <click>

This is the message you get the very first time you click on the Quick WINGS link! The default entries are Airplane Single Engine Land and Private Pilot. All users should have the Private Pilot selection, unless you are a Sport or Recreational Pilot. If you anticipate using a category and class other than ASEL, use the link on your Checklist to go to your WINGS Profile and change that. If you are a Sport or Recreational pilot, you can change that selection in your WINGS Profile as well. You can also change these default entries by clicking the link that takes you to your WINGS Profile on your Preferences page. Otherwise, click the link <click> to see your WINGS Checklist. <click>

WINGS Made Easy! Print the checklist and discuss the WINGS requirements with your instructor There are three sections on the WINGS Checklist. The first section is the information section, the 2nd section contains the knowledge activities selected for you, and the 3rd section shows the flight activities necessary to complete this phase. Let’s look at all three sections. <click>

If you are a pilot and you are logged in to your account, this is what you get when you click on the Quick WINGS link. In this case, because of the <click> orange colored icon, it is clear the pilot is using a Hot Air Balloon in his or her WINGS Program, and you can also see <click> that this pilot working on Phase 8 at the Basic level. Remember, you can change the aircraft category used in the WINGS Program by clicking <click> on the appropriate icon, but do this only if it is not correct for you. If it is correct, you only have to print the Checklist and take it to your instructor! By the way, the “Other” icon takes you to your WINGS Profile page so you can modify your WINGS Profile in more detail. <click>

This is the direct link <click> to your My WINGS page so you can modify the activity selections to fit your needs. You can also modify your <click> WINGS Profile from this link. <click> Note to Presenter: Pause for just a few moments while your audience looks at this slide.

The Quick WINGS Checklist presents all the requirements to complete this phase of WINGS. For example, here are the Knowledge requirements for this pilot. Note that if you are not enrolled in a course or registered for a seminar, you can do that right from this page! <click> Just click on the link! If you are already enrolled or registered, it tells you <click> that also! If one if these selections is not appropriate, click on the link at the top of the checklist <click> to go to your My WINGS page to select a different activity or aircraft category. <click>

The Checklist also presents all the flight requirements; here is the checklist display for the first flight requirement for this pilot. Note that there is space <click> for the CFI to make his or her endorsement. This is useful if the pilot wants another person to give them credit for this activity; this is the proof the activity was completed. The Activity Number is here <click> for the use of the instructor or validator when giving credit for completion of this particular activity. Note that this pilot’s Checklist shows an activity <click> in a Hot Air Balloon - LTAB. If this is not appropriate, the pilot needs to go back to the top of the page <click> and choose a different Category and Class. The Checklist will then be immediately re-populated with information for that new Category and Class. If the specific Activity is not what you want, go back to the top and click the link to go to your My WINGS page and select another. <click>

Activity Selection Activities are pre-selected for you
Sometimes, the system makes a wrong choice You can use the Search feature to make a different choice of activity. If the system makes a poor Activity choice for you, go to your My WINGS page <click> and use the search feature <click> for each requirement and make a better choice from the list that will appear on the next page. <click> Note to Presenter: After reading the text and displaying this page, pause and ask if there are any questions about how to change the selected activities. You can remind your audience that clicking the Search link goes to another page that lists all the applicable activities.

There are separate WINGS Checklists for the Advanced Level, a slightly different color, but it is the same format as the Basic Checklist, and for the <click>

Master level – note the rich Gold color here! <click>

Some “Rules” of the WINGS Program
Three Knowledge credits Online Courses – Review any time, but only once every 90 days for credit Seminars 3rd Party Activities , Seminars, and Webinars Three Flight credits Not necessarily three flights Not necessarily three hours All credits must be earned within a 12 calendar month period And now, let’s review a few points about the WINGS Program. You will recall that the WINGS Program is comprised of Knowledge and Flight activities – three credits in each area. <click> Knowledge credits can be met by taking an online course on FAASafety.gov, by attending a WINGS safety seminar, by taking a 3rd Party course or activity that has been approved for WINGS credit, or by taking an approved Webinar. You can retake an online course every 90 days for WINGS credit, but you can review the course at any time to review the knowledge. This is in line with our policy on recurrent training and the benefits to be derived from refreshing one’s knowledge on a topic. The Flight credits <click> are earned by demonstrating proficiency in the required maneuvers. This demonstration of skill is not tied to a specific number of flights or hours. In other words, when you satisfactorily demonstrate your proficiency to the PTS standards, you have met the WINGS requirement. Of course, a “rusty” pilot may need some instruction and practice before being able to demonstrate proficiency. In addition, <click> to be an effective recurrent training program, all six credits must be earned within a 12-calendar month period. <click>

Some “Rules” of the WINGS Program
What does Current mean? A phase earned within the previous 12 calendar months Credits only fill certain slots For example, a Knowledge Topic 1 credit cannot fill a Knowledge Topic 2 credit requirement Plan to get your WINGS and keep them for your entire pilot career This is ongoing - not just a one time event like a certificate or rating One of the values of any recurrent training program, <click> is that training occurs on a regular and recurring basis. The WINGS Program is designed such that you should complete a phase of WINGS at least once every 12 months. In fact, this is our definition of being “Current” in the WINGS Program. Because we are attempting to familiarize pilots with identified accident causal factors, the WINGS program <click> is designed so that only specific activities can complete certain requirements. For example, a Knowledge Topic 1, Aeronautical Decision Making credit cannot fill a Knowledge Topic 2, Performance and Limitations credit requirement. We also want to emphasize <click> that the WINGS Program is not a one-time event. It is and should be a recurring activity, one designed to keep you at the top of your game as a pilot! <click>

WINGS Profile To further reduce your work, we automatically set the WINGS profile for all new pilots to show they will use a single engine airplane <click> and that they hold at least a Private Pilot certificate. This basic profile meets the needs of about 85% of the pilots on FAASafety.gov. Of course, these settings can and should be changed by the pilot if they are not correct. In this example <click> you can see that the pilot added additional certificates and ratings. This default setting also solves the common problem caused by pilots entering all their ratings in their WINGS Profile, instead of just those they will use in the WINGS Program. Let me repeat that: In the WINGS Profile, you should only enter the aircraft category and class you expect to use in the WINGS Program. Let me also mention that all pilots are automatically “enrolled” in the WINGS Program; there are no extra steps! So once you click the QUICK WINGS link, you are in the WINGS Program! <click>

Is a Medical Certificate Required?
No medical certificate is required Unless the instructor with whom you are flying cannot act as PIC We are often asked if a medical certificate is required to participate in the WINGS Program. Of course, the answer is – It Depends! You cannot act as pilot-in-command during WINGS flights unless you meet the medical certificate requirements for the type of flying you are doing; for example, Sport Pilot vs. Private Pilot. So if you cannot act as PIC, it might be a good idea to ask your CFI for a view of his or her medical certificate before flying with them. <click>

How to Get WINGS Credits
Online Courses give automatic credit Seminars give credit when the presenter “Closes” the event 3rd Party activities are also automated Flight Activities get credit in one of several ways Immediate credit by CFI Credit validated by another Instructor The pilot requests credit and a “Validator” validates that credit request Of course, now that you know what the WINGS Program is, and how to participate, you need to know how to get WINGS credits for all your hard work! Your WINGS credit will show up in your account in one of several ways. First, when you complete an online course, the system <click> automatically credits your account and it shows up immediately. If you attend a seminar and sign the attendance roster, your credit <click> shows up when the event organizer “closes” the event and either checks off your name if you pre-registered, or entered your address if you did not pre-register. This takes some time, because the “closer” may need a few days to get to the task of “closing” the event; please be patient. Also, and this is a new feature, if you don’t already have an account on FAASafety.gov, the attendance roster will give you the opportunity to authorize us to create one for you. Most 3rd party <click> activities, courses, seminars, and webinars that you attend may also take a few days to get posted. Credit for flight activities, <click> on the other hand, can be handled in one of several ways. Let’s look at that process. <click>

Flight Activities get credit in one of several ways Immediate credit by CFI Credit validated by another Instructor The pilot requests credit and a “Validator” validates that credit request First, and really the best way, is for your instructor to go to their computer, log into FAASafety.gov, and give you Immediate Credit. There is a handy link in the Instructor Portal <click> on the Home page so they can do this easily. <click>

Flight Activities get credit in one of several ways Immediate credit by CFI Credit validated by another Instructor The pilot requests credit and a “Validator” validates that credit request Sometimes your instructor may not be able to give you immediate credit, or may choose not to for some reason, so they will ask you to go to someone else to get the credit. So be sure your instructor signs <click> your Checklist, which you can now take to another CFI (or FAASTeam Representative or FAASTeam Program Manager) and ask them to validate your credit. <click>

Flight Activities get credit in one of several ways Immediate credit by CFI Credit validated by another Instructor The pilot requests credit and a “Validator” validates that credit request The 3rd way to get WINGS credit is to make a formal request using the FAASafety.gov system. On your My WINGS page, in the Flight Activities section, click on the link that says, “When Complete Request Credit” and fill in the information requested on the next page. <click>

On this page, you enter the date the flight activity was completed, and then choose or select a validator using one of the search tabs. Of course, you should choose someone close by or someone you know. When you submit your request, an is automatically sent to that person. Because they may not always check their regularly, a phone call reminder to them to log into their account and validate your request would not hurt! <click>

When you come back to your My WINGS page, you can see that your credit has been requested. Until that specific person validates that credit, you cannot ask someone else to validate the credit. If you want to ask someone else to validate this credit, you have to use the Cancel link to cancel this request; then you can ask someone else. <click>

Summary Quick WINGS is the key for pilots who want the simplest solution to WINGS participation. Meets the needs of over 95% of WINGS users User suggestions for improvement are welcome! suggestions to And that is a quick look at the WINGS Program for pilots! Quick WINGS really is the key for pilots and instructors who want the simplest solution to WINGS participation. <click> And user suggestions are always welcome! Send your suggestions to Now let’s look at WINGS Program features for instructors. <click>

Section 6 How does the WINGS Program work for CFIs?
Instructors play a vital role Teaching Confirming correct knowledge Demonstrating flight maneuvers Validating WINGS credits Benefits for Instructors Renewing your CFI certificate based on WINGS Limiting your liability by using the FAA Practical Test Standards to accomplish the Flight Review requirement! Note to Presenter: If your audience is predominantly pilots and not instructors, there is no need to take the time, about 15 minutes or so, to present this section. Based on your review of this Section 6, you can summarize the following points for pilots: 1) Instructors have the ability in the Instructor portal to give immediate WINGS credit for flight activities completed, and 2) there are additional tools available to the instructor in the Instructor portal, including the ability to print the pilot’s WINGS Checklist. In this case, you can jump to Slide 114 to continue. In this concluding section, we discuss how the instructor fits into the WINGS Program. It is important to note that the instructor plays a really vital role in the WINGS program. Instructors will be called <click> upon to teach, to ask questions and confirm correct knowledge, to demonstrate flight maneuvers and assess a pilot's ability to perform those maneuvers, and lastly, to validate WINGS credits for pilots. We’ll also look at one of the <click> benefits for Flight Instructors participating in the WINGS Program – namely, the ability to renew their CFI certificate based on their participation in the Program. It has also been suggested that instructors can limit their personal liability when they use the WINGS Program because it is based on the PTS standards. Let’s get started! <click>

How Does the WINGS Program Work for CFIs?
Several levels of CFI participation Don’t Give credit Give Immediate Credit Logged In or Not logged in to your account Validate a Credit Request from a pilot You can print a pilot’s Checklist All you need is their WINGS address Renew your CFI Certificate by participating in the WINGS Program both as a pilot and as an instructor There are several levels <click> of CFI participation. One choice is don’t participate <click> and don’t give credit! Of course, we don’t think this is a good choice. And this may not be a wise choice if you are trying to earn a living as an instructor! However, if this is your choice, just sign off on the WINGS Checklist (or make multiple logbook entries) and send the pilot to another instructor who will validate the credit. A better choice, in our opinion, is for you to give <click> a pilot immediate credit for a flight you just completed. Just go to FAASafety.gov and click on the link in the Instructor Portal. Being logged into your account requires fewer steps to give credit than if you are not logged in. However, not being logged in takes just a few steps more, and is still pretty easy. Another choice <click> is for you to wait until a pilot makes an automated credit request. You then validate that credit request from your account on FAASafety.gov. If you are truly a full Service instructor, you can print <click> their checklist and be really prepared to help him or her participate in the WINGS Program. You can even <click> renew your CFI Certificate by participating in the WINGS Program, both as a pilot and as an instructor; the details are in the WINGS Advisory Circular. Let’s see how all this works. <click> Note to Presenter: In the beginning years of the WINGS Program, the steps necessary for a CFI to participate were really convoluted and very confusing; not user friendly at all! Don’t dwell on those bad years, but if someone asks, freely admit that we didn’t do so well back then. But we’ve made significant improvements, and be sure to emphasize how easy it is today!

The WINGS Checklist Whether you give immediate credit or not, many pilots will ask you to sign their WINGS Checklist. We suggest you have a copy of this Checklist with you when you fly with the pilot, so you know what he or she is expecting to demonstrate in flight. You can print a copy beforehand and we’ll show you how to do that in a few minutes. The Checklist presents all the flight requirements; here is the checklist display for the first flight requirement for this pilot. Note that there is space <click> for you, the CFI, to make your endorsement. This is useful if you or the pilot wants another person to give them credit for this activity; this is the proof the activity was completed. The Activity Number is printed here <click> for your use when giving credit for completion of this particular activity. <click>

Give Immediate Credit There are two links in the instructor Portal. The one in the bottom right corner <click> takes you to other features in the Portal. However, the link in the center, right here <click>, is the one we are interested in for giving Immediate Credit to a pilot. Click it to proceed. Please note that you, the CFI, should be logged in, but you don’t have to be. An ideal way to use this capability is for you, as an instructor, to give immediate credit to a student who passes their check ride! In fact, if you are the student, you should ask your instructor to give you this credit when your check ride is completed. <click>

Give Immediate Credit This is the next page if you have NOT logged in as an instructor. You enter your airman certificate number (only numbers, please, no letters) and last name so we can confirm you are an instructor. <click>

Give Immediate Credit If the system identifies you as an instructor, this is what the next page looks like. Notice that your name, ZIP Code, and address appear. All you have to do is enter your telephone number and click Next Step. We ask for your telephone number so if we have a question about the credit, we can call for clarification. On the next page, <click>

Give Immediate Credit If the system does not identify you as an instructor, this page will display, and you can either start over because you mistyped something, or you can choose one of the options shown. This option allows instructors to validate credit when they may not have a permanent CFI certificate. In this case, you have to enter <click> your first name, your ZIP Code, your telephone number, and your address. After that, the process will be the same. <click>

Give Immediate Credit Enter the pilot’s address. Be sure to use the address that is used on FAASafety.gov. <click> After you hit Search, the user’s information will show up. Confirm it is correct and hit Next. <click>

Give Immediate Credit On the next page, enter the Activity Number for the flight activity completed successfully. Remember, the activity number is on the pilot’s checklist, so you don’t have to search for it! As you type in the number, a drop down list will appear and you can pick the activity number from that list and it will pop into the entry box. <click> Then click Search and Select <click> that activity from the next page. <click>

The next page summarizes the pilot and credit information
The next page summarizes the pilot and credit information. It asks for <click> the completion date to be entered, and also for you to say whether you personally conducted the training. Then you check the “I Certify” statement. Then just click Give Credit and you are done! <click>

The next page displays a message that says you are done
The next page displays a message that says you are done. I know this took a while to explain, but believe me, it took me 10 times as long to explain this to you than it takes in real life! At the bottom of the page, you have several options available to you if you have more credits to give. You can start over, you can give the same pilot additional credit, or you can give credit to a different pilot. Now let’s look at another feature available to CFIs. <click>

WINGS Checklist for Instructors
Since we have a very convenient WINGS Checklist for pilots, what if an instructor wants to view or print the WINGS Checklist for a specific pilot? This could make it easier for the CFI to prepare for flying with that pilot. Well, you can do just that! Go to the Home page at FAASafety.gov and click <click> on the “Enter Instructor Portal” link. <click>

This goes to the default “Instructor Tools” tab <click> where there is a new link <click> to do just that! This link takes you to a page that permits a CFI to view or print the WINGS Checklist for a pilot. You must hold an instructor certificate or an instructor privilege to use this feature, and your FAASafety.gov account must show that. In addition, the pilot must give you his or her FAASafety.gov address to use. <click>

If the instructor is logged in to his or her account, all that is needed is the <click> pilot’s address. <pause> <click>

If the instructor is not logged in, his or her Last Name <click> and Certificate <click> Number are required, in addition to the <click> Pilot’s address. This takes just a few moments longer because the system must confirm the instructor’s identity, as well as finding the pilot’s account information. So, we recommend that instructors log in first! By the way, if you have an account on FAASafety.gov but it is not identified as an instructor account, you cannot use this feature. <click>

When the system finds the pilot’s account information, the instructor can now click on one of these links at the bottom of the page <click> to view or print the pilot’s Checklist. <pause> The Checklist looks exactly like the WINGS Checklist the pilot sees; in fact, it is the same Checklist! Remember, though, the pilot can update his or her Checklist at any time, so be sure you have the latest version! <click>

Checkpoint Any questions?
Note to Presenter: We covered a lot of material for Instructors. Stop at this point and ask if there are any questions before you go on. Be sure to judge your time accordingly. The next section covers CFI renewal based on WINGS Participation and will take about 6 minutes. <click>

CFI Renewal Based on WINGS
Hold a flight instructor certificate that has not expired, Hold a current phase of WINGS (at any level) at the time of application, Have evaluated at least 15 WINGS-accredited flight activities (any level) during which the CFI evaluates at least five different pilots, and make appropriate endorsements in the logbook of each pilot for each activity, Present a record to an aviation safety inspector (ASI) showing that the CFI has met the requirements of subparagraph 6e(3) above within the preceding 24 calendar-months before the month of application for renewal of his or her flight instructor certificate, and Present a completed FAA Form , Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application Supplemental Information and Instructions, to an authorized person for renewal of his or her flight instructor certificate One of the questions that CFIs have is, how do I use the WINGS Program to renew my CFI certificate? This renewal capability, by the way, is explained in the WINGS Advisory Circular, AC61-91J. Here are the steps. <click> Hold an unexpired flight instructor certificate, <click> Hold a current phase of WINGS as a pilot, <click> Have evaluated at least 15 WINGS-accredited flight activities during which the CFI evaluates at least five different pilots, <click> Present an activity record to an aviation safety inspector, and <click> Present a completed application, FAA Form Now what about that activity report <click> mentioned as item #4 of the requirements? While the CFI is welcome to present a self-prepared report, we make it even easier! <click>

Go to your account on FAASafety.gov In the Instructor Portal Click on Enter Instructor Portal On the Instructor Tools tab Click on List of Credits Validated The default report shows your activity as a flight instructor in the WINGS program Just export that to PDF using the icon provided and print the report Note that if there are “Yes/No” boxes shown for an entry, you have to check the appropriate choice before presenting the report to the FSDO We maintain a record of every WINGS credit validated by every validator, including CFIs. All the CFI has to do <click> is print the report, check it for accuracy, and submit it. Let’s look at some screenshots of this procedure. <click>

The Report is located in the Instructor Portal, and the link is right there on everyone’s Home page. You do have to be logged in to use this feature. <click>

The Instructor Tools tab <click> is the default tab. The link <click> to the List of Credits Validated is right at the top of the page. <click>

On the next page, we have defaulted the report to show <click> only Flight Activities for the previous 24 months, just what the CFI needs for his or her report. The icon link to export the report to a PDF format <click> is right at the top of the page; just click on it to create a printable report. <click>

This <click> is the header with the title of the report and the CFI’s name and address for identification. And here <click> is the body of the report, listing every flight activity the CFI validated. Remember though, that any of your activities validated by others will not appear on this report; you will have to add them. If there are some Yes/No boxes, like here <click>, just check the appropriate box before turning it in to the FSDO. This is a pretty slick way to renew a CFI certificate, and we invite all CFIs to give it a try! <click> Note to Presenter: The Yes / No boxes only show up for activities completed before the system was redesigned to automatically capture that information.

Summary What is WINGS? Why does the FAA offer WINGS?
Is WINGS Effective? How a pilot uses WINGS on FAASafety.gov How a CFI uses WINGS on FAASafety.gov You are cordially invited to participate in the WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program! Now we are finished! We <click> covered a description of the WINGS Program and <click> why the FAA offers such a program. We looked at statistics <click> that show the program is effective at improving aviation safety. We explored <click> how a pilot uses the system, and how <click> an instructor uses the system. We now extend <click> a warm invitation to all pilots who are not yet participating to get on board and enjoy the benefits of the WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program! <click>

WINGS Made Easy! If you do not already have an account at create one now! If you do not already have an account at FAASafety.gov, we invite you to create one as soon as possible! <click>

Q&A What questions do you have?
If you have a question later, send an to Note to Presenter: At this point, invite attendees to ask questions. You should be prepared to answer any question they ask; it is best to have an answer, rather than telling them you will research their question and get back to them! So be prepared!

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