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Inside the Instrument Rating Checkride: From a DPE’s Perspective Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7 p.m. CDT with Catherine Cavagnaro
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Join us for an in-depth session designed to bridge the gap between training and testing. In this webinar, Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Catherine Cavagnaro will share practical insights to help better prepare for the instrument rating checkride. We’ll cover common areas of misunderstanding, effective training strategies, examiner expectations, and best practices for passing the checkride. Whether you’re a CFI or pilot preparing for the test, this session will sharpen your checkride preparation approach and provide actionable guidance you can put to work immediately. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.
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Precursor to Emergency: Prioritizing for Success Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 7 p.m. CDT with Tom Turner
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Many inflight emergencies begin with anomalies that give you time to react and minimize the impact. American Bonanza Society ASF Executive Director Tom Turner will review three NTSB reports as examples. We'll look at possible decision points in each scenario and suggest ways to prioritize your actions for success. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.
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General Aviation Accidents: Trends, Causes, and Safety Insights (2015–2025) Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 7 p.m. CDT with Ken Solosky
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This webinar provides a comprehensive analysis of general aviation accident trends over the last decade. Ken Solosky will review key data on accident rates, common causes, and emerging patterns from 2015 to 2025. We will discuss the contributing factors behind these accidents, from pilot errors to mechanical failures, and highlight safety improvements made in recent years. The session will also focus on practical steps pilots can take to prevent accidents, improve operational safety, and enhance awareness of critical risk factors in general aviation. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.
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Two Out of Three Ain't Bad
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 7 p.m. CDT with Mike Busch
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The traditional fix for weak cylinder compression in GA maintenance is removal for repair or replacement. But modern techniques like lapping exhaust valves in place or a solvent flush on piston rings often resolve it without that cost and risk. Usually — not always. In this webinar, Mike Busch walks through his Cessna 310's latest annual, where three of 12 cylinders showed weak compression. Lapping in place fixed two; the third had to come off. Two out of three ain't bad.
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Thomas Betow Collection
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 7 p.m. CDT with Hope Stropes
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EAA Aviation Museum Collections Curator Hope Stropes will discuss the work being done to preserve the legacy of Thomas Betow, a local World War II navigator, sharing his experience in the war and his struggle to return home.
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Rotax Maintenance — That Dreaded 5-Year Rubber Ordeal Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 7 p.m. CDT with Prof. H. Paul Shuch
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The Rotax 900 series engine is becoming increasingly popular in light aircraft. These true 21st century designs are noted for their reliability, fuel efficiency, and excellent power-to-weight ratio. Rotax maintenance manuals mandate complete replacement of all rubber engine components every five years. This requirement is costly, time consuming, and absolutely essential. In this WINGS and AMT award eligible webinar, an experienced Rotax mechanic will walk you through both the regulation and the process. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.
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Custom Checklist Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7 p.m. CDT with Larry Bothe
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Almost every aircraft owner, and every CFI, should have a customized checklist for the airplane they usually fly or use for instruction. Airplanes change, but the checklist never does. The checklist needs to reflect what is in the airplane today; not when it left the factory. Factory checklists assume the pilot already knows how to fly. Students are lost. Master CFI Larry Bothe will tell you how to create a custom checklist that will make your job as a CFI a whole lot easier, make your students feel good about themselves, and owners of older airplanes will stop missing little details about their expensive new-fangled avionics. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.
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Electronic Ignition for General Aviation
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 7 p.m. CDT with Michael Kobylik
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A discussion about electronic ignition for general aviation aircraft, including the science, the benefits, and whether it makes sense. Electroair President Michael Kobylik will take us through the science of electronic ignition in today's aircraft. He will also discuss the potential benefits and evaluate whether upgrading makes sense.
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The ABCs of Pilot Deviations
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 7 p.m. CDT with Edward J. Page
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This webinar aviation lawyer Edward J. Page will explain the basics involved in pilot deviations: what they are, what the FAA says about them, how they occur, and how to avoid them. Also covered will be how to deal with deviations once they occur (including whether or not to file a NASA ASRS report); what to say in the ASRS report; and dealing with the NTSB, the FAA, insurance claims, employers, and the emotional toll involved. Finally, there will be a review of the basics of the FAA enforcement action process, including highlighting important pieces of FAA Order 2150.3C, the FAA’s Compliance and Enforcement Program.
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SAM I Am
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 7 p.m.
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Savvy has built SAM (Shadow Account Manager), an AI assistant that quietly watches over every maintenance ticket alongside Savvy's human account managers. SAM audits conversations for unanswered questions, flags frustrated clients, researches ADs and hard-to-find parts, and nudges HAMs when tickets are stalling — all without replacing human judgment. In this webinar, Mike Busch shares how SAM came to be, what it's already doing in alpha testing, and why he believes AI won't replace aviation maintenance expertise but will turbocharge it.
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Engle Collection
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7 p.m. CDT with Hope Stropes
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USAF General Joe Engle flew everything from homebuilt airplanes and warbirds to the X-15 rocket plane and Space Shuttle. Join us as Hope Stropes and Jeanie Engle discuss Joe’s life and his exhibit at the museum.
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Continental Drift
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7 p.m. CST with Mike Busch
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Continental Aerospace is coming home. After 15 years of Chinese state ownership under AVIC, private equity firm Arcline Investment Management is buying Continental for roughly $535 million — the same firm that bought Hartzell Propeller in 2023. In this webinar, Mike Busch unpacks why the deal happened now, what Arcline's Hartzell playbook (talent retained, prices raised) suggests for Continental owners, and whether Cirrus and other AVIC-owned GA assets could be next. He also weighs the real trade-off: likely higher parts prices ahead, against the supply-chain security of an engine maker no longer tied to a geopolitical wild card.
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The Tomcat
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7 p.m. CST with Trever Wilson
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Join us for an overview of one of the most famous Navy fighters ever to grace the skies. We will also have a special guest joining us to talk about their time flying the aircraft.
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Cognitive Overload! Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7 p.m. CST with Brian Sagi
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As pilots, we know that when we exceed a wing’s critical angle of attack, the wing will stall and lose lift. Likewise, a pilot’s mind has a cognitive load threshold which, once exceeded, will result in degradation of the pilot’s performance. In some cases, performance degradation caused by cognitive overload can be severe enough to result in a pilot’s loss of control of their aircraft. In this webinar, CFI Brian Sagi will explore cognitive overload in pilots, what causes it, and how to reduce our likelihood of encountering it. We will also learn how to recognize the onset of cognitive overload and discuss practical strategies for managing cognitive load while staying in command of our aircraft at all times.
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Diesel Versus UL
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Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 7 p.m. CST with Mike Busch
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Diesel engines burning Jet-A promise a clean escape from the unleaded-avgas mess — no lead, better fuel efficiency, and a fuel that's already on the ramp. So why hasn't the piston fleet switched? Mike Busch surveys the current diesel contenders (Continental's CD-series, Austro's AE300/330, DeltaHawk's DHK180, and Piper's new Seminole DX) and weighs their real trade-offs: useful-load penalties, six-figure conversion costs, limited STC coverage, and different maintenance demands. With the FAA signaling the 2030 unleaded deadline may slip, he makes the case for whom diesel makes sense for today — and why it's still a niche solution for most owners.
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