What Flight Training Providers Need to Know about Updated Security Requirements
A representative from the TSA will showcase important updates and initiatives important to the flight training community.
Training with Virtual Reality through an FAA Aviation Workforce Development Grant
Join Jason, lead researcher on this FAA funded project, to learn the key components of developing a successful FAA grant proposal – and learn how to train the trainer!
Keynote Address
Our keynote presenters will discuss the results of the recently released ARC report, in addition to answering the "why" of how we teach fundamental aviation concepts.
A Matter of Trust: The CFI as a Learner
What if you encounter a mentor or peer that betrays your trust? This presentation will explore the dynamics of the professional CFI seeking support from another professional CFI.
Flight Instructor Training in the Era of Generative AI
Let’s look into the fundamental mechanisms behind Generative AI to set realistic expectations and recognize potential threats when used to train flight instructors
Engine-Out Glide Performance
Power-off glide performance is critical for successfully responding to an engine failure in flight. Learn how to extract the maximum glide performance from your airplane.
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The First Five Hours
Initial experiences can make or break a student’s aviation career. Students bring their fears and anxieties to flight training – learn strategies to alleviate these concerns.
Proven Strategies for Successful Student RetentionÂ
Participants in this session will learn effective techniques to ensure that the student will trust the instructor, the aircraft, the process, and enjoy their flight training experience.
Teaching Engine Failure After Takeoff
Insights on teaching when and how to make a safe 180-degree turnback to the field after engine failure – supported by decades of research on “the impossible turn."
When Mistakes Happen
As CFIs, our reactions to student’s errors can help or hinder their progress. We must create an environment where students feel safe to make mistakes, take criticism, and try again.
Transitioning Older, Rusty Pilots into High Performance Aircraft
Learn to address the roadblocks of learning progression - specifically with systems, regulations, ATC, and emergencies while safely flying in modern high-performance aircraft.
FAA Update Briefing
Representatives from the FAA will showcase important updates and initiatives important to the flight training community.
Sport Pilot / Light-Sport Aircraft 2.0: Where MOSAIC Will Take Us
There are numerous ways for flight schools and CFIs alike to successfully integrate the opportunities that SP / LSA 2.0 may provide into their flight training.
Dinner, with Speech by John & Martha King
John and Martha King have taught more pilots than anyone in the history of aviation. Through their video lessons, King Schools has delivered millions of courses to pilots in training.