DAB FAASTeam Safety Meeting Flyer March 21, 2023

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MARCH, APRIL and MAY 2023 WEBINARS

(CAREFUL - TIMES LISTED ARE IN THE CENTRAL TIME ZONE)

3/14/23

7 p.m. CDT

The Curtiss Jenny
Museum Webinar Series

Chris Henry

The Curtiss Jenny is arguably one of the most recognizable aircraft from its era. This is one of the airplanes that taught America to fly, and broke barriers.

3/15/23

7 p.m. CDT

Advanced Skew-T Concepts
Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.

Dr. Scott Dennstaedt 

There are very few weather tools that provide so many important details as does the Skew-T log (p) diagram. Using the tool to drill down is a great way to augment your understanding of the big weather picture. Combined with surface analysis and prog charts, constant pressure charts, and a multitude of other analyses and forecasts, the Skew-T will add confidence that you are making the right decision to depart or perhaps stay on the ground. In this webinar, Dr. Scott Dennstaedt will do a quick overview of the base diagram and review lapse rates before we explore some advanced topics on how to use the diagram to determine the potential for convective processes including deep, moist convection and cumuliform cloud tops.

3/16/23

7 p.m. CDT

EAA Learn to Fly Week – Hosting a Chapter Flying Start Event
Chapters Webinar Series

David Leiting 

May 15 - 20, 2023, is the inaugural EAA Learn to Fly week, and your chapter is invited to participate by hosting a Flying Start event on Saturday, May 20! Join David Leiting from EAA headquarters, as he provides an overview of how your chapter can participate in this special event, and how EAA can support your chapter’s efforts.

3/21/23

7 p.m. CDT

EAA Chapters Insurance and Risk Management
Chapters Webinar Series

Join EAA staff to learn all about how the EAA Chapter Liability Insurance plan can keep your chapter on track to approved and effective chapter events.

3/22/23

7 p.m. CDT

Caution: Helicopter Wake Turbulence!
Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Ned Parks

Numerous accidents have occurred as a result of helicopter wake turbulence. What is it? Ned Parks, ATP/CFII, discusses something you either have never heard of, or very seldom have. Numerous accidents have occurred to fixed-wing aircraft as a result of helicopter wake turbulence. This presentation will explore the impact of helicopter wake turbulence on fixed-wing aircraft, both in the VFR and IFR environments. Please join the webinar and gain an understanding of how dangerous helicopter wake turbulence can be.

3/29/23

7 p.m. CDT

Airborne Medical Emergencies: How to Act as the PIC
Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Ken Solosky

Are you prepared and would you know what to do in a medical emergency while airborne? Join Ken Solosky, an ATP and CFI for airplanes and helicopters, as he discusses how to respond to life-threatening medical emergencies before EMS arrives, and what first aid equipment should be carried on board your aircraft. For more than 35 years Ken has been an emergency medical technician, and has also been chief pilot for the New York and Newark police departments.

4/5/23

7 p.m. CDT

Ethics of Misdiagnosis
Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.

Mike Busch

When an aircraft owner puts his aircraft in the shop and asks his mechanic to fix a specific problem, should the owner have to pay for work done or parts installed that don’t resolve the issue? That's the question the owner of a vintage Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser posed to maintenance expert Mike Busch. The question triggered a fascinating exchange between Mike and the owner about the ethics of misdiagnosis, and that's the subject of this webinar. Mike discusses what owners can do to avoid being victimized by this all-too-common situation.

4/11/23

7 p.m. CDT

The History of Steve Wittman
Museum Webinar Series 

Chris Henry

Steve Wittman was the winningest air race pilot of all time and designer of numerous iconic aircraft designs. He called Oshkosh his home, and is one of the reasons why EAA does as well. Join us as we talk about all things air racing and Steve Wittman.

4/12/23

7 p.m. CDT

The Nine Principles of Light Airplane Flying
Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Rich Stowell

Why don’t we talk about first principles in aviation? What are those principles? And what impact could knowing them have on aviation safety and education? Tune in as Rich Stowell proposes nine principles for light airplane flying and drills down into two of them in a way that will broaden your understanding of maneuvering flight.

4/18/23

7 p.m. CDT

Planning for International Young Eagles Day
Young Eagles Webinars Series 

David Leiting

Join David Leiting, EAA’s Eagles Program Manager, as he reviews Young Eagles rally planning best practices, how to utilize Young Eagles Online Registration, and how to integrate the new digital signature app. This webinar will help prepare volunteers for International Young Eagles Day on June 10, 2023.

4/19/23

7 p.m. CDT

VNAV and Visual Approaches: Helpful or Hidden Dangers?
Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Gary Reeves

Learn how the new visual approach and VNAV features in panel mount navigators and iPad applications can be helpful sometimes, but also have many hidden dangers that can lead to pilot deviations and even cause mid-air collisions. This is a must-attend webinar to learn how and when to safely use these new features but, even more importantly, when they should never be used and the dangers they can cause if used improperly. Join Gary, "GPS" Guy in the Pink Shirt, Reeves, a lead rep for the FAA Safety Team and the 2019 FAA National CFI of the Year, as he shares two decades and more than 8,300 hours of teaching real-life IFR using Avidyne, ForeFlight, and Garmin.

4/26/23

7 p.m. CDT

All About Flying to the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Cuba
Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Jim Parker

Get the most accurate, up-to-date, and uncomplicated information on flying your own airplane to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. Learn which free international services are at your fingertips without paying for trip support, and what legal requirements you must follow.

5/3/23

7 p.m. CDT

Booted Out of Annual!
Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit. 

Mike Busch

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. In this webinar, Mike Busch tells the story of a Beech Debonair that was undergoing an annual inspection. The inexperienced owner was told by the shop manager that the airplane's engine required a costly major overhaul. The owner was shocked and questioned whether that was really necessary. One thing led to another, and the shop manager ordered the airplane to be thrown out of his shop in pieces. Worse, there were no other shops or mechanics on the field. The rest of this unusual story involved twists, turns, sabotage, and a kind FAA inspector from the local FSDO who was actually "here to help."

5/15/23

12 p.m. CDT

Stop Dreaming and Start Flying – Flight Training First Steps
Learn to Fly Week Webinar | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

EAA Staff 

So, you’re ready to jump in and begin your flight training, but where do you start? Join EAA staff members as they cover all you need to know to jump-start your flight training journey.

5/15/23

7 p.m. CDT

Flight Simulators 101 - Leveraging a Home Simulator for Flight Training
Learn to Fly Week Webinar | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Chris McGonegle

Flight simulators have exploded in popularity recently. With new software options, impressive flight controls, and EFB app integration, it has never been easier to use a home flight simulator for real training (in addition to fun). In this fast-paced webinar, Chris McGonegle, a commercial pilot and Sporty's flight simulator expert, will discuss how to use simulators effectively and how to avoid making mistakes that will degrade your flying skills.

5/16/23

12 p.m. CDT

How to Pass the Private Pilot FAA Written Test in Less Time
Learn to Fly Week Webinar | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Bret Koebbe

It's something all pilots have to do during training for a private pilot certificate — pass the FAA Knowledge Test. While this test has gotten a bad rap over the years from some, the reality is it's a non-event when you approach it with the proper mindset and use the right study tools. In this webinar, we'll show how to use tried-and-true study methods using Sporty's Learn to Fly Course to make the process an engaging and meaningful learning experience, and not just another exercise in rote memorization.

5/16/23

2 p.m. CDT

How to Save Time and Money in Flight Training
Learn to Fly Week Webinar 

Larry Bothe

Learn what it really takes to learn to fly. Is it difficult? Do I have to deal with higher math? How much testing must I undergo? What is the real total cost of learning to fly? Are there “hidden costs”? How can I save money along the way? All this and more in this comprehensive look at flight training.

5/17/23

12 p.m. CDT

Getting Back into the Left Seat – No Matter How Long It’s Been
Learn to Fly Week Webinar | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Jamie Beckett

Falling out of currency is a common risk for general aviation pilots. Fortunately, getting that currency back is often easier than you might think. This webinar explores the FAA requirements for currency and explains how most pilots can get current and back in the left seat no matter how long it has been since they flew last. From medical requirements to flight training options, and even a few hints on how to contain costs, the webinar is the perfect place to begin planning your next flight review, whether you're current now or haven't been in the left seat in decades.

5/17/23

2 p.m. CDT

Getting Started in Ultralights
Learn to Fly Week Webinar | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Timm Bogenhagen

Ultralight vehicles have long been an affordable way to experience the 3-dimensional freedom and exhilaration of the sky. Join EAA staff member and ultralight and light-plane guru Timm Bogenhagen as he discusses the simple rules of Part 103 and tips for getting started. Topics covered include types of vehicles, regulations, costs, training, comparison to sport pilot and light sport aircraft.

5/17/23

7 p.m. CDT

Pass Your Checkride (Part 1 of 2) – The Oral
Learn to Fly Week Webinar | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Larry Bothe

Get your paperwork right so the examiner is happy. Do your homework. Bring everything you need. Learn the common errors in the oral quizzing portion, and how to avoid them. You have more control over your practical test than you think. Take advantage of these things, and pass the first time.

5/18/23

12 p.m. CDT

Preparing to Attend a Flying Start Event
Learn to Fly Week Webinar 

David Leiting

EAA’s Flying Start program will get you out to the local airport, where you will learn all about your local aviation community and how your EAA chapter can support your interest in learning to fly. EAA staffer David Leiting will help you prepare for this event so you get the most out of this experience.

5/18/23

7 p.m. CDT

Pass Your Checkride (Part 2 of 2) – The Practical Exam
Learn to Fly Week Webinar | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Larry Bothe

Do the flight portion of your checkride like a pro. Perform maneuvers in ways that always work. Learn to correct maneuvers that aren’t working out. What will the DPE accept, and what is just flat bad? All this and more, in this detailed flight portion guidance. Includes a quick (5-minute) review of the paperwork & oral quizzing presentation. Fly well, and pass the first time.

5/19/23

12 p.m. CDT

FAA Medical Certification and You
Learn to Fly Week Webinar | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Tom Charpentier

Join EAA Government Relations Director Tom Charpentier as he covers all things aeromedical-related and addresses all your burning FAA medical questions.

5/19/23

2 p.m. CDT

Conquer the Checkride: Strategies for a Successful Practical Test
Learn to Fly Week Webinar | Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. 

Loren French 

In this session we’ll discuss the structure of a checkride (practical test), and share examiner, instructor, and student perspectives on the process. We will talk thru some strategies to help you, or your student prepare for and conquer any FAA Practical Test. The session will include interactive Q&A following the presentation.

THE FAA HAS RESCINDED THE LODA REQUIREMENT

From EAA Headquarters:

On 08 February 2023, the FAA published a Notice of Policy in the Federal Register confirming that it would no longer require letters of deviation authority (LODAs) for most flight training in experimental aircraft—including instances in which the training aircraft’s use is provided in the absence of compensation.

LODAs pertaining to flight training in experimental aircraft were introduced shortly before AirVenture 2021 following a court’s ruling that almost all flight training in experimental aircraft was contrary to FAR 91.319(a)(2), which prohibits the operation of experimental aircraft for compensation or hire.

The FAA’s new policy is resultant of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, the annual defense spending bill which was named for recently-retired Senator James Inhofe (Republican, Oklahoma, EAA 179992). Signed into law on 23 December 2022, the controversial bill—which included language supported by EAA, AOPA, and other aerospace stakeholders—set forth:  

A flight instructor, registered owner, lessor, or lessee of an aircraft shall not be required to obtain a letter of deviation authority from the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to allow, conduct or receive flight training, checking, and testing in an experimental aircraft if:

• (1) the flight instructor is not providing both the training and the aircraft;
• (2) no person advertises or broadly offers the aircraft as available for flight training, checking, or testing; and
• (3) no person receives compensation for use of the aircraft for a specific flight during which flight training, checking, or testing was received, other than expenses for owning, operating, and maintaining the aircraft.

The antecedent language eliminates the need for a LODA in most common cases of flight training—such as receiving a flight review or transition training in one’s own aircraft.

Those wishing to offer training to the flying public that includes the rental of an experimental aircraft will be obliged to secure a LODA. What’s more, the FAA’s LODA policy covers only certain types of training—such as transition training for builders and new owners of experimental aircraft, and training in certain low-mass, high-drag, ultralight types.

The Notice of Policy contains four examples of operations requiring LODAs, and four examples of operations not requiring LODAs. Subject examples are reproduced below, along with accompanying comments offered by the EAA.

Readers please note: hereafter, the term “Act” refers to the aforementioned Defense Authorization Act.

To wit.

Scenario A: An experimental aircraft owner wishes to hire a flight instructor to receive flight training in the owner's own aircraft. The owner intends to pay the flight instructor for the instruction. This operation is permissible under the Act without a LODA.

EAA’s comment: this is the most common—and essential—type of training in experimental aircraft, and is once again allowed to continue without any involvement from the FAA.

Scenario B: An experimental aircraft owner seeks to provide flight training in their aircraft to others. This owner (or a person or entity on the owner’s behalf) is willing to allow almost anyone to receive flight training in the owner's aircraft, provided the person receiving training pays a fee. The owner advertises flight training on a website and/or offers training flights to attendees at various air shows. This operation is not permissible under the Act and would continue to require a LODA.

EAA’s comment: this type of training has always required a LODA, as the FAA generally limits commercial flight training to aircraft with higher levels of certification oversight, unless such an aircraft does not exist (i.e. for transition training in home-built craft, jet upset training, etc.).

Scenario C: Four people co-own an experimental aircraft as part of a flying club. One of the quartet requires a flight review in the aircraft. Ergo, that person hires and pays a flight instructor for the required training. The flight instructor is also paid a prearranged hourly rate that covers fuel used during the flight and ongoing maintenance costs—such as engine reserves. All four co-owners pay the same hourly rate as a part of a co-ownership contract. Members of the flying club do not expect monetary gain or profit. Rather, the fee is in place to cover the costs of owning, operating, and maintaining the aircraft. This scenario is permissible under the Act without a LODA.

EAA’s comment: This is confirmation that experimental aircraft may be operated by noncommercial flying clubs, and training in such aircraft is permissible without a LODA.

Scenario D: An owner of an experimental aircraft founds a flying club and advertises for purpose of gaining club members. The club founder charges a fee for “club membership,” and club members are given a flight training flight, or series of flights in return. The collected fee occasions a profit for the owner in excess of the compensation permissible under the Act. This operation includes broadly offered flight training, as well as an operator offering both the aircraft and the instructor. This operation is not permissible under the Act and would continue to require a LODA. Depending on the circumstances, this operation may also require some other kind of authorization from the Administrator, such as an air carrier or commercial operator certificate, or a commercial air tour letter of authorization.

EAA’s comment: This is an unusual scenario in which a flying club financially enriches an aircraft owner. Additionally, flying clubs “broadly offering flight training” are not allowed under the new law, which is consistent with longstanding FAA policy regarding all flying clubs (operating experimental aircraft or otherwise) at publicly funded airports. Flying clubs may provide training to their members, but may not represent themselves to the general public as flight training operations. (see Page 10-4 of FAA Order 5190.6B).

Additional relief is required, but must be accomplished via rulemaking. Notably, the relief in question extends to experimental aircraft and excludes Limited and Primary Category aircraft. The term Primary Category refers to a rarely-used aircraft certification category; it is not a reference to primary training. The EAA holds an exemption that provides relief to Limited Category aircraft owners and operators, and will continue to hold such exemption until the issue is resolved.

EAA members seeking additional information are invited to view a recent webinar presented by the association’s government relations director, Tom Charpentier. The webinar explains the history of the LODA issue, and the continued use of LODAs for vital specialized training. The webinar was recorded prior to the publication of the FAA’s new Notice of Policy.

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

(From an AOPA Newsletter)

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 received overwhelming bipartisan support in both the Senate and House before arriving on the president's desk and being signed into law on Dec 23.

The directive received immediate backlash from the aviation community, as it effectively grounded nearly 40,000 pilots and subsequently reduced the number of available flight instructors and negatively impacted aviation safety in the experimental category.

Originally characterized as a "document drill," "a loophole we had to close," and even a "four-letter word" by Steve Dickson, the FAA administrator at the time the LODA requirement was announced, was quickly met with pushback from the AOPA attorneys and advocacy team alongside other general aviation organizations and advocates, who worked quickly alongside lawmakers to introduce language reversing the directive in the 2023 NDAA. 

"This reversal was a significant priority for AOPA," said AOPA President Mark Baker. "There was overwhelming support to eliminate the burdensome and unnecessary barrier this created for thousands of pilots."

The 2023 defense bill is named after Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), the ranking Republican on the legislation, because of his monumental role on the Senate Armed Services Committee during his five terms serving in the Senate. Inhofe, a pilot and longtime general aviation advocate who is set to retire in January, advocated strongly to include the provision to eliminate the LODA requirement in the FY23 NDAA alongside Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Reps. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), and Kai Kahele (D-Hawaii).

The LODA language resides in Sec. 5325 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The section starts by clarifying that, in general, "An authorized flight instructor providing student instruction, flight instruction, or flight training shall not be deemed to be operating an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire."

It continues, "An individual acting as an authorized additional pilot during Phase I flight testing of aircraft holding an experimental airworthiness certificate, in accordance with section 21.191 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations…shall not be deemed to be operating an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire."

With the president's signature, pilots involved in experimental flight training can continue to provide instruction and fly their aircraft without having to jump through this frustrating hoop.