Most Popular Workshops GPS Tips for IFR Flight GPS is a great tool that can reduce your workload during a single pilot IFR flight. If used improperly, however, it can actually increase your workload and lead to serious trouble. Doug will provide operational tips to ensure your GPS is your ally in the cockpit. He'll also point out some common mistakes that can get you in trouble when you're alone in the soup. . . . continue Avoiding T-storms and Severe Turbulence Weather forecasting is not an exact science. Determining if thunderstorms and convective turbulence will affect your IFR trip is critical, especially if precipitation is present along your route of flight. Weather expert Scott Dennstaedt will show you step-by-step how to identify the threat of convective turbulence and tell you where you can find the information you need. . . . continue Mastering ILS Approaches Bob Nardiello discusses his strategy for maintaining positional awareness and airspeed during an ILS approach. He also explains the importance of using "raw data" to back up your GPS and MFD. Finally, he describes a common mistake pilots make at DA and what you can do to ensure a smooth transition to visual conditions. . . . continue Descending on a Non-Precision Approach By nature, non-precision approaches offer a degree of latitude to pilots when descending to the runway environment. You can make a constant rate descent in hopes of arriving over the VDP or visual descent point and the MDA at the same time, or you can descend quickly to the MDA after leaving the final approach fix. Which choice offers you the best advantage of being able to find the airport and land when the visibility is low? Rod Machado reviews each of these options in detail and offers his recommendation. . . . continue Accident Analysis: Mooney Loss of Control on Approach This is a chilling story with a tragic ending. The accident involved the pilot of a Mooney who died after loosing control of his aircraft while executing a missed approach at night, in adverse weather. The aircraft actually struck trees during an initial approach attempt, but amazingly the flight continued. Unfortunately, things only got worse from there. . . . continue Airmanship Principles: Preflight and Preparation In general aviation, we are trained and evaluated against minimum standards. Airmanship is about the pursuit of excellence that goes well beyond these minimums. The concepts discussed are not new, however it is the discipline to execute these standards on every flight that defines Airmanship. In this first module, Bob and Wally focus on the true Airman's approach to preflight preparation and planning. . . . continue 12 Golden Rules of Aviation This is a back to basics workshop offering twelve golden rules that every pilot should live by! This information is not new (you've heard it many times), however the most important lessons in aviation cannot be repeated too often. This program was originally drafted by an aviation insurance company and is guided by accident statistics and the common mistakes pilots make over and over again. These rules can go a long way towards preventing an accident that every pilot thinks will never happen to them. . . . continue In-Flight Emergencies: Surviving Engine Failure Good news...you have a high probability of surviving an engine failure if you take immediate action and do the right thing. Bob Martens brings a unique perspective to this subject...he has analyzed countless GA accidents while with the FAA and received his primary emergency training in the military. He describes the key issues you must consider to execute an emergency landing to a safe outcome. . . . continue Back to Basics: Improving Rudder Skills Rudder pedals are not meant to be footrests! Wally Moran explains how good rudder skills can drastically improve your safety. He also provides some simple exercises you can do to improve your rudder proficiency. . . . continue Personal Minimums: A Step-By-Step Approach Unfortunately, few pilots take the time to establish personal minimums. Published guidelines are a good starting point, but are far too general to be useful. Master CFI Susan Parson has created a simple step-by-step process to help you establish a practical set of minimums that will become the foundation of your aviation decision making. Be prepared to do some work, however the output of your effort is likely to be your most important safety tool. . . . continue Night Flying: Emergencies Engine failure at night...it's a pilot's worst nightmare. Even a simple electrical failure at night can have dire consequences if you aren't prepared. Bob will discuss the common night emergencies and how to deal with them. . . . continue