A number of sources online offer free tutorials on safety topics. AOPA’s Air Safety Foundation has a four-minute course on thunderstorms, or spend an hour or so to learn about runway safety, single-pilot IFR, mountain flying or one of the many other choices. Completion of some of the courses will qualify you for the seminar portion of the FAA’s Wings program. The FAA has two online courses — one to help prepare you for your flight review, and one on navigating the D.C. ADIZ and other special-use airspace. The FAA Learning Center also features lots of documents and links. And our favorite place to exercise your gray matter — AVweb‘s Brainteasers. These quizzes challenge you to dig into your aeronautical expertise and apply your knowledge to real-life situations. That should keep you busy until the snow melts and the pre-heaters are packed away.
Online Refresher Courses, FAA Wings Program, More
Key Takeaways:
- AOPA's Air Safety Foundation offers free online courses covering diverse safety topics such as thunderstorms, runway safety, single-pilot IFR, and mountain flying.
- Completing certain AOPA courses can contribute to fulfilling the seminar portion requirements for the FAA's Wings program.
- The FAA provides its own online courses, including preparation for flight reviews and navigating special-use airspace, accessible through the FAA Learning Center.
- AVweb features "Brainteasers" designed to challenge pilots' aeronautical knowledge and its application to real-life situations.
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