Webinars

Ultralight/Homebuilt Rotorcraft Arrival Procedures - AirVenture 2025 Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit

Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 7:00 p.m. CDT with Mark Spang

Flying into the ultralight/homebuilt rotorcraft grass runway at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 requires compliance with the FAA-issued NOTICE. Mark Spang will discuss the NOTICE arrival and departure procedures specific to the Fun Fly Zone grass runway on the south end of the airport used by ultralights/lightplanes and homebuilt rotorcraft. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.

EAA AirVenture 2025 Features and Attractions

Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. CDT with Sean Elliott and Rick Larsen

Join this webinar to learn about what to expect at AirVenture 2025. Rick Larsen, EAA vice president of communities, member programs and AirVenture features and attractions, and Sean Elliott, vice president of advocacy and safety will discuss the latest news on what to expect at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.

Borescope Initiative One Year Later | Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit

Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. CDT with Mike Busch

Savvy Aviation launched its borescope initiative on January 1, 2024. A little more than one year later, more than 100,000 borescope images had been uploaded to its cloud-based borescope image repository, and more than 70,000 of them had been looked at by its team of professional analysts. In this webinar, Mike Busch discusses some surprising lessons learned from these images, and how it should change the way owners and mechanics deal with cylinder issues. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.

Safe Operation at Nontowered Airports

Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. CDT with Prof. H. Paul Shuch

Five years ago, Prof. Shuch presented an EAA webinar on safe operation at airports with operating control towers. These days, most flight training occurs at towered airports, and new pilots may have limited experience operating in a nontowered environment. Yet some of the country’s most interesting airports are “uncontrolled.” In this webinar, he will help you to become more self-reliant as you safely navigate the nontowered environment. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit.

Critical Airspeeds for Safe Flight Operations |Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. CDT with Catherine Cavagnaro

In this essential safety-focused webinar, Catherine Cavagnaro continues exploring the vital topic of airspeed, one of the most critical factors in aviation safety. Understanding and properly managing airspeeds can mean the difference between a safe flight and a potentially dangerous situation. We'll examine how key safety-critical airspeeds are determined and why knowing them could save your life: • Best glide speed: Your lifeline during engine failures • Maximum range speed: Essential for fuel emergency planning • Best angle of climb (Vx): Critical for obstacle clearance and terrain avoidance • Maneuvering speed (Va): Your protection against structural damage in turbulence • Other vital airspeeds that enhance flight safety margins Learn not just the numbers, but the lifesaving principles behind them. This knowledge forms the foundation of safe airmanship and could be crucial in emergency situations. Every pilot should master these concepts to protect themselves, their passengers, and their aircraft. Join us to strengthen your understanding of these fundamental safety concepts that every responsible pilot must know. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The Possible Impossible Turn: Engine Failure on Takeoff |Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit

Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 7:00 p.m. CDT with Gordon Penner

When an engine fails shortly after takeoff, pilots face a critical decision: Attempt the "impossible turn" back to the runway or commit to landing straight ahead. This webinar examines the factors that make this maneuver possible versus impossible, including altitude requirements, distance from the runway, and aircraft performance considerations. Learn practical techniques for quickly assessing whether you have sufficient height and proximity to attempt the turn, plus step-by-step procedures for executing a safe return to the runway when conditions permit. We'll also cover proper decision-making for when landing ahead is the only viable option, helping you prepare for this high-stakes scenario before it happens. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Ready, Fire, Aim | Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT with Mike Busch

In aircraft maintenance, the order in which you do things is critical. When troubleshooting a problem, it's essential to gather as much information about the problem before doing repairs or replacing parts. When an aircraft is undergoing its "annual ordeal," it's essential to complete the inspection checklist before starting to fix anything. But, according to Mike Busch, it's amazing how often these simple rules aren't obeyed and maintenance activities are done in the wrong sequence, resulting in a poor outcome. In this webinar, Mike explores the importance of doing first things first and other things afterwards. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.

Smarter Fuel Decisions for More Efficient, Cost-Effective Trip Planning

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 p.m. CDT with Andy Matthews and John Burnside

Every fuel stop adds time, cost, and complexity to your flying. In this webinar, the iFlightPlanner co-founders Andy Matthews and John Burnside will show you how to make smarter fuel decisions and leverage iFlightPlanner’s powerful multi-leg planning tools to map out your entire trip — including fuel stops — in one simple, connected workflow. No more switching between multiple interfaces. Just smarter planning that saves you time, fuel, and money every time you fly. EAA members get exclusive savings of 20% off iFlightPlanner. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Understanding Ice Contaminated Tailplane Stalls |Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit

Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. CDT with Dr. Scott Dennstaedt

While many aircraft are not conducive to an ice contaminated tailplane stall (ICTS), knowing the difference from an aerodynamic wing stall can be lifesaving. In this webinar, meteorological expert Dr. Scott Dennstaedt will discuss the characteristics of an ICTS, and we'll also examine the weather conditions that contributed to a fatal King Air E90 accident that the NTSB determined the probable cause to be icing on the tailplane that resulted in a tailplane stall and subsequent loss of control. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

On Centerline: Avoiding Loss of Directional Control During Takeoff and Landing | Qualifies for FAA WING credit

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m. CDT

Loss of Directional Control on the Runway (LODC-R) is one of the most common lightplane accident scenarios. Although LODC-R rarely causes serious injury or death, it frequently results in significant damage that is expensive to fix or “totals” the aircraft. History shows most LODC-R events happen when the crosswind component is less than 10 knots, telling us it’s the pilot, not the wind, that is the root cause. The good news is that means there are things pilots can do to recognize situations where we are at risk of losing control and techniques we can adopt to avoid the hazards. In this program we’ll explore those scenarios and highlight those techniques so you can confidently keep it on the centerline. Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.