Webinar Aims to Help CFIs Help Airline Pilots Return to GA

The free online presentation is designed to give instructors and airline pilots the tools they need to make the transition.

Meg Godlewski

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 08:10 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

An online #MasteryNotMinimums presentation aims to equip flight instructors (CFIs) and airline pilots with tools for a smooth transition back to general aviation (GA) aircraft.
The program addresses mutual intimidation between CFIs and experienced airline pilots, tackling challenges like adapting to different GA cockpit sight pictures and forgotten skills.
It provides instructors with strategies to help airline pilots return to GA more quickly and confidently, share their experience, and effectively earn their "GA Type Rating."

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One of the best parts of being a flight instructor is when you help someone return to the cockpit—it can be intimidating, however, when that someone is an airline pilot who wants to fly general aviation aircraft again. CFIs and airline pilots who wish to return the fold can get some tips for making this happen at a free online #MasteryNotMinimums presentation designed to give instructors and airline pilots the tools they need to make the transition.

The presenters are Gary Reeves, 2019 Instructor of the Year, and retired American Airlines pilot and FLYING Magazine contributor Les Abend.