free courses on FAA site, wow!

[ayavner]

Hey has anyone seen this? Lots of free courses and activities on the FAA (US) site, looks like their completion is even worth some sort of credit, though not sure what that would be for.

 

https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/course_catalog.aspx

 

Looks like a great way to spend some rainy days!

 

Even though its not RAA or CASA, does anyone know if courses or seminars taken through the US FAA count for inclusion in that section of the log book?

 

This is fantastic, there's even a couple on landing...

 

 

[djpacro]

The FAA is miles ahead of CASA at administering aviation so, nope, you won't get any credits in Aus apart from brownie points from your instructor or test officer - and from your passengers and family.

 

The WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program is based on the premise that when you maintain currency and proficiency in the basics of flight you will enjoy a safe and stress-free flying experience. Requirements, which include specific subjects and flight maneuvers from the appropriate Practical Test Standards, are established for airplanes, seaplanes and amphibians, rotorcraft, gliders, lighter-than-air, powered parachutes, weight-shift control, and light sport aircraft. You may select the category and class of aircraft in which you wish to receive training and in which you wish to demonstrate your flight proficiency. All training must place special emphasis on safety of flight operations. Proficiency must be demonstrated to the applicable standard......

Basic Level. This level 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. In addition, because the Basic Level addresses primary accident causal factors, every pilot is required to complete a phase at the Basic Level at least once every 12 calendar months. This ensures pilots are aware of accident causal factors and possible mitigation strategies.

 

Note that when you earn a phase of WINGS at any Level, you meet the requirements for a Flight Review (reference 61.56(e))....A pilot must also complete three credits of flight activities. Completion of a credit of flight for this level of flight requires demonstration of proficiency in the Area of Operation(s) required for the credit sought

(my italics)

[Wayne T Mathews]

Thank you for sharing this with us Ayavner. I'd not seen this before...

 

 

[Owi]

Thanks for that, mate.

 

From my experience as a student, I tend to take these US based courses with a grain of salt - they are designed around US aviation users and around their regulations and systems of measurement, not Australia's.

 

Trouble is - there are some subtle differences that could be confused when it comes to exam time. Perhaps when I am qualified and more experienced, I'll be able to differentiate better.

 

Cheers,

 

 

[ayavner]

Hey, enjoy! Agreed on the value of using them as far as rules and regs or preparing for exams - probably limited at best (though it does help keep your head in the game). However, a course on weight and balance, or landings, or human factors, or nav concepts - especially if well-presented - can only add to my body of knowledge. No such thing as bad as bad information, in my book. But yeah, will probalby skip the ones that are likely US-centric...

 

 

[Gnarly Gnu]

I tend to take these US based courses with a grain of salt - they are designed around US aviation users and around their regulations and systems of measurement, not Australia's.

You are right about some regulatory differences of course. I've always regarded the US system as the 'normal' one (being the home of aviation and all) and the AU system as the one with some quirks and somewhat weird and regressive regulatory governance under CASA.

 

 

[Wayne T Mathews]

You are right about some regulatory differences of course. I've always regarded the US system as the 'normal' one (being the home of aviation and all) and the AU system as the one with some quirks and somewhat weird and regressive regulatory governance under CASA.

Well said, GG, well said...

 

Hey, enjoy! Agreed on the value of using them as far as rules and regs or preparing for exams - probably limited at best (though it does help keep your head in the game). However, a course on weight and balance, or landings, or human factors, or nav concepts - especially if well-presented - can only add to my body of knowledge. No such thing as bad information, in my book. But yeah, will probalby skip the ones that are likely US-centric...

I also like your attitude Ayavner... No system is perfect, but in the main, the American one is bloody good... For sure, there are anomalies that we have to be aware of here in Ozland. But hey, I find I have to read the FAA stuff more carefully here than when I did while I was over there. Because now I have to be careful to find and recognise those anomalies so as to avoid having a CASA boot bruise my butt. And that's not a bad thing, if it works...

 

 

[ayavner]

Exactly! to me, if I find something out there that helps explain (for example) Density Altitude or effects of prop pitch better than my Air Theory Centre BAK book, I don't care where its from...

 

Anyway, its there for them what finds it useful. Happy studies!

 

 

[spacesailor]

Gave them a go sometime ago, but at the stated time I couldent connect to their web-site, & their "webiners" training.

 

Bryan

 

 

[ayavner]

Maybe try again, seemed to get right in with no problems. I notice you are in Toongabbie, that's right up the road! Where do you hangar that HB?