Interactive Courses
Public Benefit Flying: Balancing Safety and Compassion
You're passionate about flying. And maybe, you've toyed with the idea of using your flying skills to help out others. But, what does it take to become a volunteer pilot? The course's flight profiles and interactive decision-making scenarios quickly help you understand how volunteer flying demands professionalism and responsibility—far beyond that of a leisurely personal flight. Learn how to mitigate pressures and recognize treacherous mindsets that could cause harm. Become an expert at managing risk. You'll be rewarded with the knowledge that your passengers' safety and comfort are well cared for. (approx. 45-60 minutes).
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ADS-B for General Aviation: The Basics
You've heard the news and seen the products, but what's ADS-B all about, and more importantly, what will it mean to you? Let us help clarify what this new technology will mean for you and the way you fly. We'll discuss what ADS-B is, its benefits, and what you should know before making any changes to your aircraft. This course includes a downloadable reference guide to help you decide how, or if, you should implement this new approach to air traffic control. (approx. 45-60 minutes).
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Unmanned Aircraft and the National Airspace System
What are unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)? Are they safe? How will they affect your flying? In this course, we'll go behind the scenes of UAS operations and explore various scenarios to illustrate how you and UAS can safely coexist in our National Airspace System. (approx. 30 minutes).
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Aging Gracefully, Flying Safely
How does getting older impact our performance as pilots, and how can we adjust? In this course, built around a candid discussion with several real pilots about their personal experiences, we explore some of the answers. (approx. 45-60 minutes).
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IFR Insights: Cockpit Weather
With datalink, knowing the weather ahead has never been easier--but smart pilots still proceed with caution. In this course, we'll take a practical look at cockpit weather products and how they fit into your decision making process. (approx. 60-90 minutes).
Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce
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ASI Flight Risk Evaluator
As pilots, we make informal judgments about risk all the time—but there are safety benefits to taking a more formal approach. This innovative tool lets you input the details of a flight, then get an objective assessment of the risks.
Use the application >>Know Before You Go: Navigating Today’s Airspace
It’s critical to be well versed on any type of airspace that lies in your path. This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know to keep your pilot certificate (and yourself) safe (approx. 60-90 minutes).
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Runway Safety
Some of aviation's worst accidents have happened on the ground. Find out why—and learn how to avoid runway incursions—by taking this course (approx. 45-60 minutes).
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Say It Right: Mastering Radio Communication
Radio communication is one of a pilot's core skills—and a cornerstone of safe flying. This course covers both VFR and IFR radio operations and will help you communicate properly, efficiently, and effectively from the cockpit (approx. 45-60 minutes).
Sponsored by Lightspeed Aviation
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*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Do The Right Thing: Decision Making for Pilots
In flying, making the right choices isn't always easy. This course offers some simple but effective ways to improve your aeronautical decision making skills-no psychology degree required! (approx. 45-60 minutes)
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Essential Aerodynamics: Stalls, Spins, and Safety
Getting a handle on aerodynamics doesn’t have to involve dry textbooks and dense equations. In this course, you’ll learn need-to-know concepts that will help you avoid unintentional stalls and spins (approx. 45-60 minutes).
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Weather Wise: Thunderstorms and ATC
Learn how ATC describes precipitation, whatweather-radar servicescontrollers can offer, and how to effectively communicate with ATC (approx. 45-60 minutes).
Take the course >>Quick Reference (Adobe PDF file)
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Weather Wise: Precipitation and Icing
Too many pilots underestimate the dangers of precipitation and icing—and an alarming number become accident statistics as a result. Take this course to learn how to recognize the hazards of precipitation and ice, develop a strategy for avoidance, and react appropriately if you encounter unexpected conditions (approx. 45 minutes).
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Weather Wise: Air Masses and Fronts
Do you understand the “why” behind the weather? Find out about the large-scale forces that drive the weather, and learn how to put that knowledge to work before your next flight (approx. 45-60 minutes).
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Weather Wise: Ceiling and Visibility
Low ceilings and restricted visibilities are aviation's deadliest killers. With a little knowledge, you can minimize the risk these conditions pose (approx. 45-60 minutes).
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GPS for VFR Operations
This course offers a clear explanation of how GPS works and how you can use it to make your next VFR flight more efficient, enjoyable, and safe(approx. 45-60 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
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GPS for IFR Operations
This course is designed for pilots who want a basic introduction to the use of GPS in the IFR system (approx. 45-60 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
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IFR Insights: Regulations
The regulations may be black and white, but instrument flight is a world of grays. In this course, you'll learn what it takes to stay safe while staying on the FAA's good side (approx. 45-60 minutes).
Take the course >>Quick Reference (Adobe PDF file)
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
IFR Insights: Charts
From departure procedures to instrument approaches, this course will get you up to speed on NACO and Jeppesen instrument charts and provide helpful tips for using them in the system (approx. 60-90 minutes).
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SkySpotter: Pireps Made Easy
Created by pilots, for pilots, pireps are a great source of real-time, in-flight weather conditions-offering a “sneak peek” of what you’ll encounter in flight. This course covers how to get, use, and give pireps to help you become a better SkySpotter (approx. 45-60 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
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Aging Aircraft
This course will help you recognize the symptoms of aircraft aging, understand its impact, and mitigate the risks (approx. 45-60 minutes).
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Mountain Flying
Learn more about the challenges of high-density-altitude operations, flight planning and performance considerations, mountain weather, and more(approx. 45-60 minutes ).
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Engine and Propeller
Many repairs can only be made by an airframe and powerplant mechanic, but an understanding of engine and propeller operations can help minimize dangerous wear and costly repairs (approx. 60-90 minutes).
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Mission: Possible—Navigating Today's Special-Use Airspace
Review the key points of navigating special use airspace and learn how military lights-out training could affect you (approx. 45-60 minutes).
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Note: Before operating within 60 nm of the Washington D.C. SFRA (formerly the Washington D.C. ADIZ), pilots must complete FAA's online training course. For more information about the D.C. SFRA, see ASI’s Know Before You Go online course
.Single-Pilot IFR
Flying solo in the IFR system can be a challenge for even the most experienced pilots. This course will show you how to do it safely (approx. 45-60 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
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Pinch-Hitter ®
Nonpilot flying companions can take this course to learn more about the fundamentals of aircraft control and basic emergency procedures (approx. 45-60 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
Take the course >>60 Minutes to Preserve Your Airport
This self-paced course provides an introduction to what you need to know to become an airport advocate and ultimately an ASN volunteer. The course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete, but it doesn’t have to be done in one sitting since your progress is saved. Once you complete the course, follow the links on the certificate completion page to learn the process to become a volunteer.
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Accident Case Study: Time Lapse
One of the great advances in general aviation in recent years has been the widespread availability of datalink weather. Like any technology, though, it can be used improperly. Come along as we examine a tragic accident that highlights an important and often-overlooked limitation of datalink radar.
Use the application >>Accident Case Study: Rescue Gone Wrong
For most pilots, the world of helicopter search and rescue is a far cry from everyday flying—but the fundamentals of aeronautical decision making still apply. Come along as we re-create one pilot's final mission, and seek to understand the circumstances that led him down a path to disaster. (Approx. 11 minutes)
Watch the video >>Accident Case Study: Cross-Country Crisis
Experience the chilling reality of an ill-fated VFR flight from Chicago to Raleigh, North Carolina. Cross-Country Crisis examines the pilot's actions as weather deteriorates and fuel becomes critical in this gripping video-recreation (approx. 14 minutes).
Watch the video >>Accident Case Study: Airframe Icing
Ride along for this chilling re-creation and analysis of an accident that occurred when the pilot of a Cirrus SR22 encountered unforecast icing over the Sierra Nevada mountains (approx. 20-30 minutes).
Watch the video >>*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness.
Accident Case Study: VFR Into IMC
VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions is a leading cause of fatal GA accidents. This minicourse re-creates an actual VFR-into-IMC accident and examines the lessons we can learn from it (approx. 20-30 minutes).
Watch the video >>*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
eAPIS Customs Training
Effective May 18, 2009, all pilots who fly internationally into or out of the U.S. must submit passenger and crew manifests electronically at least 60 minutes before departure. This course will guide pilots through the process of using the new electronic Advance Passenger Information System (eAPIS). (Approx. 20-30 minutes).
Take the minicourse >>A Pilot’s Guide to Flight Service
Do you know how Flight Service has changed? Find out how to navigate the FS21 system and get the most from your preflight and in-flight briefings. (Approx. 20-25 minutes).
Take the minicourse*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness.
IFR Chart Challenge: VOR Approach
Knowing what’s on the chart is one thing: Knowing how to apply it in the real world is something else. Will you make the right choices on this approach? (Approx. 15-20 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
Take the minicourse >>*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness.
IFR Chart Challenge: ILS Approach
ILS approaches are normally pretty straightforward, but they can still throw you a curveball. See how well your chart knowledge measures up to this approach. (Approx. 15-20 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
Take the minicourse >>*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness.
IFR Chart Challenge: RNAV Approach
RNAV approaches aren’t hard to fly, but they are different than the procedures most pilots are used to. Take this minicourse to learn more while putting your chart knowledge to the test. (Approx. 15-20 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
Take the minicourse >>*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Pneumatic Systems
This course offers an overview of vacuum and pressure-powered aircraft systems. It explains how pneumatic systems work, and how to handle and avoid pneumatic system failures (approx. 20-30 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
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Take the mechanic's version >>
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness.
Presentations
VFR GPS Guide: Garmin 430/530
This self-paced, 15-minute presentation focuses on the few functions regularly used by a typical pilot in VFR flight.
Real Pilot Stories
Hear pilot's detailed accounts of what went wrong and, more importantly, what they learned.