Regular proficiency training is essential to the safety of all pilots and their passengers. Each pilot must take a personal interest in their safety and that of their passengers. The WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program is designed to help each pilot construct an educational curriculum suitable for their unique flight requirements. It encourages pilots to continue their aviation educational pursuits and requires education, review, and flight proficiency in the Areas of Operation found in current Practical Test Standards (PTS) that correspond with the leading accident causal factors in the United States. Further, the program encourages participation of FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Industry Members to establish regular recurrent training programs within their organizations and areas of influence to help all pilots reach their highest potential and maintain a high level of safety and proficiency.
James E. Pyles, National FAA Safety Team Outreach Manager and the Central Region FAASTeam Program Managers will be on site to provide training and to gather feedback regarding the new program.
Here is a sample of what the new WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program has to offer:
- Three Phases; Basic, Advanced, Master
- Those maintaining the proficiency requirements for the Basic phase need not accomplish the flight review requirements of 14 CFR part 61
- Flight Review date “moves” with you as long as you continue to maintain at least a Basic phase / level
- Progress is tracked on FAASafety.gov
- Curriculum and syllabi are designed from Practical Test Standards
- Credit is not based on time but on showing proficiency to applicable practical test standards
- Designed to promote development of year-round training and contact with authorized instructors
- FAASafety.gov will automatically generate curriculum and syllabi for all pilots holding a U.S. pilot certificate
- Industry encouraged to provide incentives awarding pilots for their participation in the program
- Special emphasis on incident and accident causal factor in all areas of operation
- Flexibility in requirements and subject areas allow for maximum effectiveness of program for each pilot no matter what kind of flight activities they conduct
- Requirements include both knowledge and flight
- Certificate, wallet card, and transcripts are downloadable and printable right from FAASafety.gov
- For a very limited time pilots may earn credit for both the new program and sun-setting award program
- Target nationwide launch date is June (May 1, 2007 for Pilots located in the Central Region)
As you can see it’s no longer an “Awards” program but a true proficiency program designed to help improve our skills and knowledge as pilots. Come see us at Saint Louis University and hear what the new program has to offer.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Pilots, Flight Instructors, Flight Schools, and Industry Associations.
FREE Shuttle from KCPS airport terminal: Departs the airport at: 11:00, 11:30, and 12:00. The shuttle telephone contact for late arrivals is: John Teipen, FAASTeam Rep- (314) 409-2267.
Refreshments and meeting facility with shuttle service, generously provided by the Greater St. Louis Flight Instructor Association and Saint Louis University. We thank them for their participation and support.
