Podcast: 2019 FAA National Flight Instructor Of The Year Talks Training

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Monday, March 25, 2019 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The proliferation of new apps, autopilots, and glass cockpit technologies is leading to specialized flight instruction.
Some instructors are choosing to focus on teaching pilots how to safely utilize these advanced systems.
The article introduces an interview with Gary Reeves, founder of PilotSafety.org and the 2019 FAA National Flight Instructor of the Year.
Reeves discusses his training philosophy, particularly concerning technology integration and pilot safety in modern cockpits.

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With the number of new apps, autopilots and glass cockpit technologies available, some instructors are choosing to specialize in teaching pilots how to use them safely. AVweb sat down with PilotSafety.org founder and 2019 FAA National Flight Instructor of the Year Gary Reeves to talk about his approach to training, technology and pilot safety.

Duration: 3:08

File Size: 2.9MB download here