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WINGS Program

A program that encourages general aviation pilots to continue training and provides an opportunity to practice selected maneuvers in a minimum of instruction time. Participation in the WINGS program relieves a pilot fro...

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WINGS Program

Definition

  • A program that encourages general aviation pilots to continue training and provides an opportunity to practice selected maneuvers in a minimum of instruction time. Participation in the WINGS program relieves a pilot from compliance with flight review requirements, provided all WINGS requirements are met. Previously governed by Advisory Circular 61-91, the WINGS program is available as an online education program at www.faasafety.gov, effective mid-2007.

References

  • Balloon Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024