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The WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program ØWhat is the WINGS Program? ØWhere Do I Start? ØWhat Does It Involve? ØWhat Do I get Out Of It? Presented to: By: Date: Pilots Dennis H. Whitley FAASTeam Lead Representative Sun N Fun 2018 Federal Aviation Administration

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What is the WINGS Program? The WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program is the FAA’s recurrent training program for general aviation (GA) pilots. The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 5

What is the WINGS Program? The WINGS program provides the opportunity, the structure, and the recognition for pilots to continue their aviation education. The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 6

What is the WINGS Program? Pilots who participate in the WINGS Program are, as a group, involved in substantially fewer accidents than their peers. The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 7

What is the WINGS Program? o The mission of WINGS is fairly simple: The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 8

What is the WINGS Program? o The mission of WINGS is fairly simple: Ø Reduce the number of GA accidents! The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 9

What is the WINGS Program? • The objective is to address primary accident causal factors – Especially those that continue to plague the general aviation community year after year • By focusing on this objective, we expect to reduce the number of accidents we see each year • It is not a simple “Award” program, but is a true proficiency program – designed to help improve our skills and knowledge as pilots The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 10

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How Do I Participate? o How do I participate in the WINGS Program The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 12

How Do I Participate? o How do I participate in the WINGS Program Ø On Line Courses The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 13

How Do I Participate? o How do I participate in the WINGS Program Ø On Line Courses Ø Live Seminars and Webinars The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 14

How Do I Participate? o How do I participate in the WINGS Program Ø On Line Courses Ø Live Seminars and Webinars Ø Flight Activities The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 15

Pilots who have participated in the WINGS Program 18, 000 16, 136 16, 000 14, 000 12, 599 12, 000 10, 000 8, 914 8, 000 6, 000 5, 290 4, 000 2, 881 2, 000 444 2007 2008 The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program 2009 2010 2011 41271 Federal Aviation Administration 16

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Quiz 1…The mission of WINGS is fairly simple: The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 18

Quiz 1…The mission of WINGS is fairly simple: A. Increase Membership The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 19

Quiz 1…The mission of WINGS is fairly simple: A. Increase Membership B. Investigate Accident Causations The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 20

Quiz 1…The mission of WINGS is fairly simple: A. Increase Membership B. Investigate Accident Causations C. Reduce The Number of GA Accidents The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 21

Quiz 1…The mission of WINGS is fairly simple: A. Increase Membership B. Investigate Accident Causations C. Reduce The Number of GA Accidents The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 22

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Getting Started o Where Do I Start? The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 24

Getting Started o Where Do I Start? Ø WWW. FAASAFETY. GOV The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 25

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Logging In or Create an Account The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 28

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Quick WINGS • WINGS Portal with the Quick WINGS link The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 33

Activity Selection • Activities are pre-selected for you • Sometimes, the system makes a wrong choice • You can use the Search feature to make a different choice of activity. The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 34

Quick WINGS • WINGS Portal with the Quick WINGS link The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 35

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Quiz 2…Where do I sign up for WINGS? The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 39

Quiz 2…Where do I sign up for WINGS? A. WWW. AOPA. COM The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 40

Quiz 2…Where do I sign up for WINGS? A. WWW. AOPA. COM B. WWW. FAASAFETY. GOV The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 41

Quiz 2…Where do I sign up for WINGS? A. WWW. AOPA. COM B. WWW. FAASAFETY. GOV C. WWW. FAA. GOV The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 42

Quiz 2…Where do I sign up for WINGS? A. WWW. AOPA. COM B. WWW. FAASAFETY. GOV C. WWW. FAA. GOV The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 43

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What Is Involved - Activities WINGS activities are tied directly to topics that are most often associated with common pilot errors, lack of proficiency, and in some cases, faulty knowledge. The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 45

What Is Involved - Activities For the purposes of the WINGS program, the six accident causal factors have been broken out into three knowledge and three flight areas as follows: The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 46

What Is Involved - Activities Knowledge Topics: 1. Aeronautical decision making, including runway safety issues. 2. Performance and limitations, including loss of control issues. 3. Preflight planning, risk management, and fuel management. The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 47

What Is Involved - Activities Flight Topics: 1. Takeoffs and landings 2. Positive aircraft control, including loss of control issues 3. Basic flying skills The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 48

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What Do I Get Out Of It? Ø Knowledge Ø Peace of Mind Ø Recognition Ø Awards Ø Experience The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 50

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Benefits of Participation? Ø Completion of any Phase of WINGS satisfies the requirement for a flight review § 14 CFR 61. 56(e) Ø Some insurance companies offer a premium discount for participation § As much as a 10% discount Ø Participating pilots really are safer pilots § As demonstrated by a study comparing accidents by WINGS pilots vs. non-WINGS pilots The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 54

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Levels and Phases There Are 3 Levels of “WINGS” 1. 2. 3. WINGS (Basic) Advanced WINGS Master WINGS The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 56

Levels and Phases • A Phase within a Level consists of six tasks or activities – Three Knowledge Activities, and – Three Flight Activities • A pilot may earn as many phases in each level as he or she desires – Each phase requires the completion of an additional six tasks or activities The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 57

Basic Level • A recurrent training program – Provides pilots a higher level of proficiency than merely preparing for a typical Flight Review • The Basic Level addresses primary accident causal factors, every pilot is required to complete a phase at the Basic Level at least once every 12 calendar months – This ensures pilots are aware of current accident causal factors and possible mitigation strategies The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 58

Basic Level Standards • The Basic Level requires use of the Private Pilot Practical Test Standards (PTS) – or the PTS for the pilot certificate held, whichever is lower • This includes Sport and Recreational Pilot Certificates • Pilots in the WINGS Program must demonstrate proficiency to the same standards required at the certification level The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 59

Advanced and Master Levels • For pilots who want a training and proficiency program that take them a step above the Basic Level – Higher proficiency standards are required • These Levels afford the pilot an opportunity, in concert with an instructor, to tailor the training to fit more specific needs – To complete a phase of WINGS at the Advanced or Master levels, a pilot must simultaneously complete or already hold the level just below The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 60

Advanced Level Standards • The Advanced level requires using the Commercial PTS – or the Private PTS when there is not a Commercial PTS, – or if the pilot completed the Basic level by using the Sport or Recreational PTS, then the Private PTS is used for this level. The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 61

Master Level Standards • The Master level requires using the Commercial and Instrument Rating PTS or the ATP PTS – if one is available for the category and class of aircraft used • In addition, some activities refer to tasks from the Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) PTS • A Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) cannot be used at this level The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 62

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Quiz 3…What are three levels of WINGS? The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 64

Quiz 3…What are three levels of WINGS? A. Basic, Instructor, Examiner The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 65

Quiz 3…What are three levels of WINGS? A. Basic, Instructor, Examiner B. Private, Instrument, Commercial The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 66

Quiz 3…What are three levels of WINGS? A. Basic, Instructor, Examiner B. Private, Instrument, Commercial C. Basic, Advanced, Master The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 67

Quiz 3…What are three levels of WINGS? A. Basic, Instructor, Examiner B. Private, Instrument, Commercial C. Basic, Advanced, Master The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 68

Q&A • What questions do you have? • If you have a question later, • send an email to • Support@FAASafety. gov The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 69

Thank You On Behalf of the FAA, and The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) We appreciate your attendance and dedication to safety! The WINGS – Pilot Proficiency Program Federal Aviation Administration 70