Interactive Courses

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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.

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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

Quick Reference (Adobe PDF file)

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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)

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

Learn how ATC describes precipitation, whatweather-radar servicescontrollers can offer, and how to effectively communicate with ATC (approx. 45-60 minutes).

Quick Reference (Adobe PDF file)

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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.)

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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.)

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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).

Quick Reference (Adobe PDF file)

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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.)

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

This course will help you recognize the symptoms of aircraft aging, understand its impact, and mitigate the risks (approx. 45-60 minutes).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

Learn more about the challenges of high-density-altitude operations, flight planning and performance considerations, mountain weather, and more(approx. 45-60 minutes ).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

Review the key points of navigating special use airspace and learn how military lights-out training could affect you (approx. 45-60 minutes).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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

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.)

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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.)

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.

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)

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).

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness.

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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).

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).

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness.

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.)

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness.

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.)

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness.

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.)

*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.

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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*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness.