FAA Wings @ Gaston's?

[Ed Guthrie]

Okay, at some point there was a short discussion regarding offering Wings program participation at Gaston's. Some folks were'nt crazy about having the FAA present for an FAA program, but did that totally kill the idea? We don't really need the FAA. Folks could do an on-line seminar (i.e. ASF) and bring the certificate with them, then take the logbook signatures home to the local FSDO far away from Gaston's.

Is there any interest or is this a dead deal?

 

[SkyHog]

Okay, at some point there was a short discussion regarding offering Wings program participation at Gaston's. Some folks were'nt crazy about having the FAA present for an FAA program, but did that totally kill the idea? We don't really need the FAA. Folks could do an on-line seminar (i.e. ASF) and bring the certificate with them, then take the logbook signatures home to the local FSDO far away from Gaston's.

Is there any interest or is this a dead deal?

I can't find any local CFIs that even know what the wings program is. I suspect it'd be more hassle than its worth.....

With that said, I have 2 other wings ground seminar thingies signed by AOPA people. I could always use a 3rd

 

[Diana]

Okay, at some point there was a short discussion regarding offering Wings program participation at Gaston's. Is there any interest or is this a dead deal?

Ed, I think it's a great idea to do some of the Wings flying while at Gaston's. Tom has offered to fly with people at Gaston's, too. If I can't find anybody who wants to fly with me in the Citabria, I will be looking for a CFI (besides Tom) to fly with for part or all of the three hours. Is anybody bringing foggles?

 

[bbchien]

Ed, I think it's a great idea to do some of the Wings flying while at Gaston's. Tom has offered to fly with people at Gaston's, too. If I can't find anybody who wants to fly with me in the Citabria, I will be looking for a CFI (besides Tom) to fly with for part or all of the three hours. Is anybody bringing foggles?

Yes. Two pair live in my bird. Former Cessna 140 CFI.
SIGH I miss N76112!

 

[Steve]

I've got a current signed Wings seminar card...but I'd have to wait until next April to get the next certificate.

This time of year one would be fairly parboiled upon emerging from the IAR after 3 hrs.. ..I'll wait til the fall for mine.

 

[mikea]

C'Mon. Wings requires the CFI to fly with you for 3 hours. It's supposed to be a vacation!

I wouldn't refuse the opportunity to handle this year's Wings at Gaston's, though.

 

[Diana]

C'Mon. Wings requires the CFI to fly with you for 3 hours. It's supposed to be a vacation!

I wouldn't refuse the opportunity to handle this year's Wings at Gaston's, though.

I may be wrong, but you can fly the hour segments at different times and with different CFI's, so couldn't a person could do just one hour if that was all that they could find time for?

 

[Greg Bockelman]

I may be wrong, but you can fly the hour segments at different times and with different CFI's, so couldn't a person could do just one hour if that was all that they could find time for?

You've got it right, and yes they could.

 

[mikea]

I may be wrong, but you can fly the hour segments at different times and with different CFI's, so couldn't a person could do just one hour if that was all that they could find time for?

Right. I was thinking what happens at a Wings Weekend where you get all 3 required hours done in one session.

 

[cherokeeflyboy]

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[EdFred]

Let's see. 3 hours flying, or 1 hour of ground and 1 hour of flight. I would choose to wings program over a BFR why? Or you could take my route...get a new rating!

 

[wsuffa]

Let's see. 3 hours flying, or 1 hour of ground and 1 hour of flight. I would choose to wings program over a BFR why? Or you could take my route...get a new rating!

Because you may get a break on insurance. My insurance company gives me credit for "Wings" program as recurrent training, but they give no credit for a BFR. It does help on the premium... and it helps keep more skills sharp (I combine it with an IPC, saves time and money on both).

New rating is a great way to go.... I did that last year. Got a 5% break on insurance.

 

[mikea]

Let's see. 3 hours flying, or 1 hour of ground and 1 hour of flight. I would choose to wings program over a BFR why? Or you could take my route...get a new rating!

Because you a earn a Wings pin, of course!

At each renewal, I report to my insurance that I earned a new Wings phase and mostly, they yawn.

 

[Steve]

There's data to support the fact that "Wings" participants are less likely to be involved in an accident also, which is why insurance companies support it. I think it's because those who participate don't want to be embarassed to be the subject of the next "Wings" seminar.

 

[tonycondon]

Im willing to do some CFIing towards wings when im there. Arriving friday afternoon, leaving sunday sometime.

 

[gprellwitz]

I've got the DVD for the Maneuvering Flight Seminar in a Box and can bring that. Don't know if watching that alone qualifies for the ground instruction portion of the wings program. Presuming someone has Wings cards, I would think it qualifies, though. Check with ASF to be sure.

 

[SCCutler]

I'm bringing the screen and 'puter, and Doc Chien is bringing the projector. I guess it wouldn't hurt us *too* badly to learn something...

 

[Bill]

I'm bringing the screen and 'puter, and Doc Chien is bringing the projector. I guess it wouldn't hurt us *too* badly to learn something...

As long as BEvERages can be consumed in class...

 

[Diana]

Im willing to do some CFIing towards wings when im there. Arriving friday afternoon, leaving sunday sometime.

Tony, that's great! Would someone like to volunteer to keep track of what CFI's would like to volunteer to fly, and what pilots are interested? And post on the other forum, too? Thanks!