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Some EAA Webinars qualify for credit in the FAA's WINGS or AMT awards program. Visit www.faasafety.gov for details.

EAA gratefully acknowledges the support of Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. for their generous sponsorship of EAA webinars.

1927 Fairchild FC-2 | EAA Museum Webinar Series

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 7 p.m. CDT with Chris Henry and Amelia Anderson

When the air carrier service industry started in the U.S., the Fairchild Aircraft company in Maryland was there to help launch it. We will talk about the history of one of the oldest airplanes in the EAA Aviation Museum collection, and the oldest surviving Fairchild.


Safe Aircraft Ground Operations | Qualifies for FAA WINGS Credit

Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 7 p.m. CDT with Prof. H. Paul Shuch

When our primary goal is to fly, we often consider ground operations a necessary inconvenience. But concentrating solely on the flight ahead can lead to taxi accidents, runway incursions, or potential hazards to ourselves and other airport users. In this FAA Safety Team WINGS webinar, Prof. H. Paul Shuch will concentrate on how we can make our time on the ground just as safe and productive as we strive to make our time in the air.


The Importance of Ring Gap and Cylinder Life | Qualifies for FAA WINGS Credit

Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 7 p.m. CDT with Bill Ross

Piston ring gap is critical to the performance and longevity of your aircraft cylinders. However, it is clear not all maintenance providers adhere to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Owners should know the importance and ensure their respective maintenance provider follow these instructions. Bill Ross from Superior Air Parts will explore the importance of ring gap, common mistakes, and how to perform ring gap properly. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.


Two Programs to Engage Youths in Your Chapter

Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 12 p.m. CDT with Serena Brouillette

Learn about two avenues to engage young people in your chapter. The Young Eagles Build and Fly program is an initiative giving kids hands-on building and flying experience using a remote controlled aircraft. Young Eagles Workshops are a day camp program that can be customized to what works best for your chapter. Through classroom and hands-on project experience, kids are exposed to various aviation knowledge areas and building techniques. Join Serena Brouillette for an overview of each program and learn how your chapter can participate.


Why Annual Inspections? | Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit

Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 7 p.m. CDT with Mike Busch

Why does the FAA require owners of small GA airplanes to put them through a complete inspection every 12 months, even if they've only flown 40 hours or less since the last inspection? Does it really make sense to open up the wings, empennage, and tailcone and remove the seats, carpets, and floorboards to inspect for corrosion every 12 months? In this webinar, Mike Busch A&P/IA explores this issue by pointing out that owners of "big boy" airplanes like King Airs aren't required to do this, but owners of smaller airplanes are. Mike questions this double standard, asks why the FAA doesn't treat the "rest of us" more like it treats the "big boys," and fantasizes about a simple change to the regulations that would make this possible. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.


F-89 Scorpion 

Wednesday, October 8, 2024, 7 p.m. CDT with Chris Henry and Amelia Anderson

The early 1950’s saw an vast array of new jet fighter and intercept aircraft being developed. The Northrop F-89 Scorpion was on the cutting edge. We will talk about the design, operations, and the history that ties it in with the EAA.


Experimental Aircraft Maintenance for the A&P | Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 7 p.m. CDT with Joe Norris

This presentation will be a great way for any A&P mechanic to become familiar with the rules associated with maintenance and inspection requirements for experimental aircraft. Join Joe Norris, FAA DAR, A&P/IA, and amateur aircraft builder/owner as he presents a vast array of topics to help A&P mechanics understand how they can work on experimental aircraft. This presentation will also help nonbuilder owners of experimental aircraft understand the rules associated with maintenance and inspection of the experimental aircraft they own. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and credit.


MOSAIC: Sport Pilot/Light-Sport Aircraft 2.0 Update | Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit

Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 7 p.m. CDT with Tom Charpentier

The upcoming MOSAIC rule will provide exciting opportunities for many, including new and existing pilots, aircraft owners, and manufacturers. An expansion of sport pilot and light-sport aircraft privileges will make it easier and less expensive to fly. Join EAA Government Advocacy Director Tom Charpentier as he reviews the basics of how the upcoming MOSAIC rule change will impact you and your aircraft options. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.


Fly the Easy Way | Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit

Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 7 p.m. CDT with Larry Bothe

Why are you working so hard to fly your airplane? FAA Master CFI Larry Bothe will share 21 tips and tricks you can do to make your flying easier, safer, cheaper, and a whole lot more enjoyable. Tune in and prepare to learn some new techniques your instructor may not have taught you. Qualifies for FAA Wings credit.


Distrust and Verify

Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 7 p.m. CST with Mike Busch

The Russian proverb "Trust but verify" made famous by President Ronald Reagan was later morphed by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo into "Distrust and verify" when he spoke about China. Pompeo's version is just as applicable to aircraft maintenance as it is to arms control. Far too often, A&P mechanics attack an aircraft with tools in an attempt to fix an issue based solely on a squawk by a pilot or aircraft owner without actually verifying for themselves that the description is accurate. Frequently this results in costly and time-consuming maintenance that doesn't resolve the issue. In this webinar, Mike Busch A&P/IA offers two real-life stories to illustrate this problem and talks about what pilots and mechanics can do to prevent it from happening. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.


Christen Eagles

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 7 p.m. CST with Chris Henry and Amelia Anderson

Frank Christensen built a legend when he designed the Christen Eagle. The airplane is enjoyed by so many in the aerobatic world, and EAA's heritage is deeply tied to the aircraft type. Join EAA Museum Manager Chris Henry as he discusses the museum's Christen Eagles and this legendary aerobatic aircraft.


Scanning the Gauges: Surviving VFR Into IMC

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 7 p.m. CST with Prof. H. Paul Shuch

Federal Aviation Regulations are very clear as to the training, currency, equipment, inspections, and clearances required for flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Still, far too often, pilots stumble into IMC without meeting those requirements. In this FAA Safety Team WINGS webinar, Prof. H. Paul Shuch will review the pertinent FARs, explore the reasons for these deviations, and discuss lifesaving training and techniques to follow if you should ever find yourself flying VFR into IMC. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.


IFR Departures: From Planning to the En Route Environment

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 7 p.m. CST with Tom Turner

Instrument training, proficiency, and currency requirements are built primarily around instrument approaches. But getting from the airport to the en route environment under instrument flight rules is equally as complex and requiring of study, training, and practice. In this webinar Tom Turner will cover planning and execution of the following:

  • Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs)
  • Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs)
  • Visual Climb Over Airport (VCOA) procedures
  • Departing VFR to pick up your clearance in the air
  • Abnormal and emergency procedures during an IFR departure
  • Maintaining currency and proficiency in IFR departure procedures
  • Answers to viewer questions

Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.


Concierge Maintenance

Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 7 p.m. CST with Mike Busch

More and more primary care physicians are abandoning the traditional insurance-funded, fee-for-service model in favor of a "concierge practice" in which patients pay a fixed annual fee that covers all the primary healthcare they may require. While membership in such concierge practices is expensive, patients receive far superior and responsive healthcare. Mike Busch A&P/IA believes that such a concierge model could also succeed in the maintenance of GA airplanes and could provide vastly better and more responsive service to aircraft owners, although it wouldn't be suitable for everyone. In this webinar, Mike explores how such a concierge maintenance shop might work and postulates two alternative ways that such concierge maintenance organizations might be created. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.


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