WIN Insights
FAA WINGS Accredited Courses
The WINGS Industry Network Insights program introduces the general aviation community to the breadth of safety programs shared by industry members whose safety initiatives are at their core businesses.
Each program will feature an expert representative from the industry to educate viewers on how they view safety as part of their business, how safety fits their goals, objectives, and how they developed these programs to benefit the aviation community.
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King Schools - "How Entrepreneurial Leaders Can Contribute to Aviation Safety"
Presented by John and Martha King, co-founders, King Schools
Listen in as the Kings share their passion for both aviation and entrepreneurship. During the presentation, John and Martha will discuss the habits that give an entrepreneur the resources that will allow them to combine those passions into a business to profitably improve the safety practices of the aviation community. This broadcast uses the entrepreneurial history of John and Martha King, as discussed in their recent book LIFT: How To Start, Run and Grow Your Own Successful Business.
The book explains that contrary to popular belief, entrepreneurs achieve success by seeking out and taking care of the needs of others including customers, fellow workers, and vendors.
It further explains how habits that promote entrepreneurship include passion, lots of interests, and always learning.
This talk will help you explore how to do this based on your own interests, skills, and abilities using the history of King Schools as an example.
Recorded Date: September 13, 2023
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Lightspeed Aviation - "Hearing Help and Safety for the Aging Pilot"
Presented by Gregory Ricca, MD, CFI and Ron Timmermans, CFI
Hearing acuity diminishes over time, and it diminishes with prolonged exposure to noise. Hearing losses can lead to fatigue as well which frustrates all of us. For pilots this can potentially lead to unsafe flying conditions. Having clear communications is essential to safe piloting. And, have you ever experienced an emergency where Carbon Monoxide was present in your cockpit? This is a major safety concern for pilots of piston aircraft and can result in deadly consequences.
Join Ron Timmermans, Pilot and CFI, and Dr. Gregory Ricca, Physician, Pilot, and CFI, as they discuss these important topics of hearing loss as we age and the use of carbon monoxide detection in your airplane. They will highlight tools pilots can use to improve their hearing, lengthen their career in the cockpit and gain confidence in hearing critical communications as well as protection from carbon monoxide. And they will demonstrate the new Lightspeed Aviation Delta Zulu Safety Wearable which addresses both of these pilot concerns. This presentation is available for WINGS credit.
Recorded Date: June 22, 2023
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American Bonanza Society - "A Model for Type Clubs"
Presented by Whit Hickman, Executive Director, American Bonanza Society (ABS), Michael Madigan. ABS Board President, and Tom Turner, Executive Director, ABS Air Safety Foundation
For the past 56 years the American Bonanza Society has been in existence as the premier Type Club for Beech Bonanzas, Debonair, Baron, and Travel Air. We will give insight into the history, mission, and strategic overview of the American Bonanza Society and review many of the programs and services it has to offer to its 10,000 members. In addition, make you aware of the many events, pieces of training, and programs that members and prospective members are able to utilize. The American Bonanza Society will review how it provides pilots and mechanics a greater experience and understanding for maintaining, flight training, and ownership of their Bonanza, Debonair, Baron, or Travel Air.
Recorded date: April, 5 2023
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"Safety in Aviation Training and Education"
Presented by Ryan Jeff, Gleim 141 Chief Instructor, Flight Simulation Specialist, and Product Manager
Safety in aviation should not only be focused in the aircraft. Safety education should begin from the moment aviation training is initiated. In this presentation, Ryan Jeff, Chief Instructor at Gleim Aviation, will walk through how safety can be emphasized during ground lessons, simulator training, and in-flight. Prioritizing experiential learning in a student will ensure they become safe and competent pilots.
Recorded date: January 11, 2023
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"Civil Air Patrol’s Ideal Safety Culture"
Presented by Michael Nunemaker, Civil Air Patrol's Chief of Safety
The purpose of this course is to introduce the foundational elements and characteristics of Civil Air Patrol’s ideal safety culture; the principles, behaviors, and outcomes that are aligned with that ideal safety culture, and the tools that support the discipline of safety risk management and continuous improvement.
Recorded date: October 12, 2022
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“The Florida Aviation Network”
Presented by Obie Young, ATP, DPE (retired), and producer
This program features the history of the Florida Aviation Network (FAN), a project of the National Aviation Safety Foundation a support group whose objective and core value is to enhance aviation safety through educational programs.
During the year, we provide extensive support for projects, perform safety seminars, and provide wide dissemination of safety-related information to all interested parties. The Florida Aviation Network education and training are free.
Topics Covered:
- Communication - understand various methods of communication
- Flight Instruction - understand the definition
- Ground Instruction - understand value & purpose
- Simulator Training - understand value & purpose
- History of Florida Aviation Network - Understand basic knowledge and purpose
Recorded Date:
September 14th, at 8 pm EDT
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"Safer Pilots Through Excellence in Flight Instruction"
Presented by Karen Kalishek, NAFI Board Chair, and Paul Preidecker, NAFI President
CFIs are a constant presence in the life of pilots, from the first flight lesson, through advanced training and flight reviews. Flight instructors are therefore vital to promoting aviation safety and continuous learning.
Join us to learn about resources available to support flight instructors and pilots in their development as aviators and professional educators. The FAASTeam WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program is an important component of aviation training as it promotes proficiency and ongoing education, principal means to increase aviation safety.
This LIVE event will answer questions and provide information to help pilots and CFIs commit to further development of their aviation and instructional skills.
Learn how the WINGS Industry Network answers these questions and more!
Recorded Date May 11, 2022
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"Introducing the WINGS Industry Network"
Presented by Lauretta Webb and Ron Timmermans, Founding Directors, WINGS Industry Network
- Can there be a cooperative effort within the aviation industry to promote safety?
- How can I become a more proficient pilot?
- Is it realistic to have a general aviation accident rate of zero?
- Is there an easier way to earn WINGS credit other than through the FAA Safety Team website?
- How can flight instructors and DPEs advocate for PIlot Proficiency and Safety in general aviation?
Learn how the WINGS Industry Network answers these questions and more!
Recorded Date
April 21, 2022
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"Let's Talk About Aviation Culture"
Presented by Robert "Bob" Rockmaker, president and CEO, Flight School Association of North America.
This presentation is about human culture with major elements focused on both aviation business and safety, suited for both aviation business owners along with the general aviation pilot and student pilot community.
Recorded Date: March 30, 2022
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“Inspiring Pilots to Lifelong Learning & Proficiency,”
Presented by Jason Blair, DPE, CFII, MEI, ATP, and author.
Wouldn’t it be great if pilots committed themselves to continuous learning and routine proficiency training throughout their entire flying career? We would undoubtedly find much safer pilots and significantly reduced accident rates in General Aviation with such a long-term commitment. This would benefit all of us.
The presentation will cover ways to help further that by utilizing the FAASTeam
WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program in training and testing events.
Recorded Date: February 9, 2022
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“Lifetime Learning = Aviation Safety”
Presented by David St. George, Designated Pilot Examiner
This program focuses on the critical need to teach well beyond the FAA minimum certification standards and stay motivated with lifetime learning. (Do we aim for a 70% when taking any test?) For educators, the Master Instructor Program is an important way to stay motivated and demonstrate your commitment to lifetime learning.
Recorded Date: November 10, 2021
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“The State of Flight Training”
Presented by Josh Harnagel CFII, MEI, Redbird Flight Simulations VP of Marketing
Despite the unprecedented year we just faced, the flight training industry is thriving, and the future looks brighter than it has in decades. This webinar will provide the benchmarks and insights to help the industry grow and its customers succeed. The data presented is based on over 2,400 responses from instructors, students, and flight training providers.
Recorded Date: June 2, 2021