1. 12/4/2016 Pilot Proficiency Award Program “Wings” By: Bill Hoenstine Safety Program Manager Orlando FSDO

2. 22/4/2016 Introduction Private Pilots  Goal: to reduce accidents, incidents, and violations among Private Pilots through recurring supervised proficiency training.

3. 32/4/2016 Introduction  20 Phase Awards.  Awards: Phase I - X, lapel pin (wings) and a certificate. XI - XX, Certificate only.  It’s NOT a flight test!

4. 42/4/2016 The How-Come?  FAA and NTSB identified the three most common areas of General Aviation aircraft accidents:  Takeoff and/or Landing  Inadvertent IFR  Stalls/Spins

5. 52/4/2016 The Regulatory Stuff  FAR 61.56(e) states: a person who has, within the preceding 24 months, received one or more phase awards from the FAA- sponsored “Pilot Proficiency Award Program”, need not also accomplish a separate flight review.  FAA Advisory Circular 61-91H

6. 62/4/2016 Who May Participate?  All aviators holding an FAA Recreational Pilot Certificate, or higher;  Pilots must hold a current airman medical certificate, when required.  Balloon, Glider, Seaplane, & Rotorcraft/Helicopter pilots; and  Uncertified pilots of qualified Ultralight vehicles that comply with FAR Part 103.

7. 72/4/2016 What Types Of Flying Machines?  Minimum training requirements have been established for:  Airplanes, land & sea  Rotorcraft  Gliders  Lighter-than-air aircraft  Ultralights

8. 82/4/2016 What To Expect

9. 92/4/2016 Each Phase  Flight Training: (3) three hours of dual instruction.  Ground Training: Attend at least 1 FAA sponsored Aviation Safety Seminar;  Ground Training Substitution:  FAA sponsored or FAA sanctioned Mountain Flying Course or;

10. 102/4/2016 Each Phase  Attend an Industry-Conducted Recurrent Training Program or;  Attend a physiological training course conducted by either the FAA or Military.

11. 112/4/2016 Each Phase  Each phase must be completed within 12 months after the starting date.  If you start on Jan 1, 2000, you must complete all requirements by Dec 31, 2000.  Training for the next phase may begin immediately after completion of previous phase.  12 calendar months between applications.

12. 122/4/2016 Each Phase  Applicants not meeting the IFR experience requirements of FAR 61.57 are required 1 additional hour of basic instrument training.  Instrument Training applied to odd-numbered award phases (Phase I, III, V, etc.)

13. 132/4/2016 When I’m Eligible To Apply? Example: Phase I Award (Start)  Start phase training January 1, 2000  Attend an FAA sanctioned Aviation Safety Seminar June 6, 2000.  Complete phase training December 31, 2000.  CFI recommends airman for phase award by endorsing airman’s logbook and Wings Application.  Send application to district office for processing.

14. 142/4/2016 When I’m Eligible To Apply? Example: Phase II Award  Start phase training January 1, 2001  Attended an FAA sanctioned Aviation Safety Seminar June 7, 2001.  Complete phase training December 31, 2001.  CFI recommends airman for phase award by endorsing airman’s logbook and Wings Application.  Send application to district office for processing.

15. 152/4/2016 When I’m Eligible To Apply? Example: Phase III through Phase XX  Same as previous examples; Goal: 20 years to earn all 20 phase awards. CFI’S?

16. 162/4/2016 Exceptions For CFIs’  Phase I through III may be earned without the 12 month restriction between phases.  Each phase may be earned by recommending 3 pilots for a “Wings” phase award;  9 pilots x 3 hours each = 27 hours total instruction given.

17. 172/4/2016 Exceptions For CFIs’ Example: Phase I Award  JAN - FEB 2000.  Endorse 3 pilots for a phase award.  Attend one FAA sanctioned Aviation Safety Seminar.  Send application to district office for processing.

18. 182/4/2016 Exceptions For CFIs’ Example: Phase II Award  MAR - APR 2000.  Endorse 3 pilots for a phase award.  Attend one FAA sanctioned Aviation Safety Seminar.  Send application to district office for processing.

19. 192/4/2016 Exceptions For CFIs’ Example: Phase III Award  MAY - JUN 2000.  Endorse 3 pilots for a phase award.  Attend one FAA sanctioned Aviation Safety Seminar.  Send application to district office for processing.

20. 202/4/2016 Exceptions For CFIs’  Phase IV through XX requirements;  12 months between phase awards.  A proficiency flight with a CFI designee or FAA Operations Inspector;  May be substituted for airman phase endorsements.  Attend one Aviation Safety Seminar for each award;  Flight Instructors are reminded to preserve each award so they can prove compliance to FAR 61.56(e), if needed.

21. 212/4/2016 What Will I Do During Each Flight?

22. 222/4/2016 The Flight  1 Hour of Dual Instruction (1st Hour)  Inflight Maneuvers: *  Stalls & Stall Recovery Procedures  Maneuvering at Minimum Controllable Airspeed  Turns: Climbing and descending * All maneuvers trained to PTS for certificate held.

23. 232/4/2016 The Flight  1 Hour of Dual Instruction (2nd Hour)  Takeoff & Landing Maneuvers: *  Approaches  Crosswind Takeoffs & Landings  Soft Field  Short Field * All maneuvers trained to PTS for certificate held.

24. 242/4/2016 The Flight  1 Hour of Dual Instruction (3rd Hour)  Instrument Training: *  Unusual Attitude Recovery  Turns & Turns To Headings  Climbing & Descending Turns * All maneuvers trained to PTS for certificate held.

25. 252/4/2016 After Each Award Is Earned

26. 262/4/2016 Follow Up And Closure  Endorsement Requirement: MUST  A logbook or proficiency record entry MUST be made by the recommending CFI for each phase award!  Mr./Mrs._____________________, holder of pilot certificate no.___________, has satisfactorily completed the training requirements outlined in Advisory Circular 61-91H, paragraphs 7a, b, c, d, e, or f (state which)  /Signature/ (date) M. Smith, 123456789CFI or  /Signature/ (date) M. Smith, USUA U/L Instructor Number

27. 272/4/2016 Follow Up And Closure  All entries on Pilot Proficiency Award application must be signed by CFI.  Applicant must complete form correctly:  Name, Address, Phone, Phase “#”, Etc.

28. 282/4/2016 Unsatisfactory Performance  All maneuvers (Rec, Pvt, Com, Atp) completed to appropriate Practical Test Standards.  There are no failures!

29. 292/4/2016 Satisfactory Performance  District Office awards “wings” and certificate.  Completed within 30-45 days after receipt of application.

30. 302/4/2016 Questions?

31. 312/4/2016