EAA AirVenture is coming up in just a few weeks, and there will plenty of programs for pilots-in-training, current pilots and future pilots. Teachers who might inspire kids to take an interest in aviation can find their own inspiration at the sixth annual Teacher’s Day, set for July 21. Test pilot Dick Rutan will be the guest speaker, and teachers will receive plentiful materials, ideas, lunch and a free afternoon to explore the show. Registration is open now at the Build A Plane website and is free to any teacher. Also returning to the show for a third year is the EAA Pilot Proficiency Center.
The Center will feature the opportunity to fly challenging IFR and VFR scenarios in Redbird flight simulators, listen to experts talk about aviation technology, talk one-on-one with certified flight instructors, and more. The Center also has partnered with IMC Club to offer programming that aims to improve the skills of instrument-rated pilots. “The EAA Pilot Proficiency Center is a superb opportunity to sharpen those year-round flying skills in a fun, non-intimidating way,” said Joe Brown, a member of EAA’s board of directors. “Our goal is that pilots will see the value of using simulator-based scenarios to hone basic piloting skills and will add this kind of recurrent training to their annual regime, just like the pros do. I encourage all aviators to take some time in one of our 14 simulators and join us for a great lineup of Tech Talks.” EAA AirVenture will be held July 20 to 26 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
