Saturday morning coffee: Now with Wings credit... and doughnuts (maybe)
On most Saturday mornings, the Chapter 54 house at Lake Elmo Airport opens for coffee, hangar talk, and Laura Hermann's excellent weekly webinar on the big screen. Anyone staying for at least 50 minutes of the presentation is eligible for knowledge credits under the Wings program, which can extend the time due for the next biennial flight review.
The Chapter House opens at 8:30 a.m. and the webinar starts at 9.
The Basic Wings level of the program is designed for those pilots who want to establish a recurrent training program that will provide them a higher level of proficiency than merely preparing for a normal Flight Review as required by 14 CFR 61.56. Pilots need not accomplish the flight review requirements of 14 CFR part 61.56, if he or she has satisfactorily completed any Phase in the WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program since the beginning of the 24th calendar month before the month in which that pilot acts as pilot in command. Be sure to set up an account at https://www.FAASafety.gov .
Note: Programs are subject to change because of the government shutdown. In the event Laura Hermann cancels the scheduled seminar, we will substitute an EAA webinar. Please consult the website for the latest information,
Saturday 10/11 - Young Eagles Day. No Open House.
Saturday 10/18 - The VOR Minimum Operational Network Is Coming To An Airport Near You. Vince Massimini, ATP, CFI-I, FAASTeam Rep, Rick Niles, ATP, CFI, FAASTeam Rep, discuss the use of GPS for aircraft navigation. It's decreased the need for ground-based navigation aids for most flights under instrument flight rules. Many aviation users no longer use VORs for navigation and can navigate only using GPS. The FAA could potentially remove all or nearly all VORs. The risk of disruptions of GPS systems is well known. The FAA is planning to maintain backup navigation capability to provide service in case of a GPS disruption. The complimentary navigation systems will be the VOR Minimum Operational Network and the NextGen Distance Measuring Equipment. This presentation will discuss details of the VOR MON and Nex Gen DME programs and the necessity for pilots to be prepared to use them in case of a GPS disruption.
Saturday 11/8 (tentative) - IFR Chart Clinic Part 2. Gain Valuable Insights Into Reading IFR Charts. Chris Baur, ATP, CFI-I, Flight Engineer, Dispatcher and colleagues talk with us about IFR charting that will deepen your understanding of instrument charts, vital for safe navigation in the skies. Our chart clinic will guide you through the complexities of IFR charting. Learn about nomenclature, symbology and the standardization of charting conventions. We will break down how information is organized, presented, and derived to characterize the Instrument Flight Procedures you will encounter.
