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Ron,
Good question. Here in the states we have a rule that you must do a
biannual flight review, now called just "flight review" every 2 years.
Here you have an option. You can do the review or enter into the wings
program. Here's how
Obtain a wings form from any Safety Seminart. Get an instructor and do
the following and have it noted on the wings form.
1 hour of take offs and landings. Short, soft, etc.
1 hour of instrument instruction. with or without a hood and you can
use a certified flight simulator if it is signed off by an instructor
1 hour of air work.. Stalls, climbs, turns around a point, pattern
work, etc. even aerobatics count.
Have your instructor fill in and sign the wings form, then get an FAA
Safety counselor to sign it and send it to your local FSDO
You will receive your wings certificate (phases 1-10) from the FAA
along with a pair of lapel wings, It will take the place of a flight review.
Note. the sign off by a Counselor is mandatory, and you can get it
signed at any Safety Seminar. You will receive your wings by mail.
The FAA only sends out wings phases 1-10 After that you will only
receive your certificate each year...
Phases 11-20 are quite another thing. As a courtesy to the 11-20
group, I have started a new program. If you send me a copy of your
11-20 certificate I will send you another type of wings. They have been
certified by our FSDO and it is my own program,. No one else has it. .
All I need is a copy of your certificate and an SASE with 51 cents
postage and I will personally get them to you.
If you are an instructor, you can qualify for phases 1 and 2 in the same
year...... Gliders , lighter than air, and ultra lights have slightly
different rules but are available.
Bill Coons
FAA Safety Counselor
Gt. Lakes Region, IL.
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