Rusty VFR & IFR Pilot Seminars

Aviation Adventures is pleased to announce the 2020 edition of the VFR and IFR Rusty Pilot course, now offered through Zoom!  The VFR course is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2020 and the IFR course is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2020.  The courses will be taught from 8:00am - 12:00pm.

This course is designed for pilots that have been out of the cockpit for a few years, active pilots that would like to get up to speed on new developments in Part 91 flying and student pilots working towards their Private or Commercial certificates.  We plan to discuss the following topics:

-Pilot Experience, Responsibilities and Cautions

-Airworthiness, Maintenanace, and Inspection

-Airports, Airspace and SFRA Procedures

-Aviation Weather Products and Flight Planning

-Aeronautical Decision Making and Risk Management

The IFR course is designed for pilots who already have, or are in pursuit of, an instrument rating.  The course is designed to provide a review of instrument procedures for each phase of flight and will have a "procedural" focus with a goal to give pilots a better understanding of the "why" behind the procedures versus just the "how" they are flown.  We will mostly use local airports and procedures as examples during the course, but there will be a few examples of interesting procedures used in other areas of the US.  Topics will include:

-Departure Procedures

-En Route Procedures

-Arrival Procedures

-Aviation Weather Products and Flight Planning

-Aeronautical Decision Making and Risk Management

These courses offer a fantastic opportunity to engage with fellow pilots in a virtual environment and receive a comprehensive refresher course on various topics that are essential to operating aircraft under VFR and IFR in the Washington DC SFRA and beyond.

Each course costs $60, but if you register for both, the total cost is $100.  Advance payment is required to receive the Zoom log-on information for these courses.  Please arrange payment with the Aviation Adventures Manassas office by calling or via email (703-530-7737; khef@aviationadventures.com).