Title:
AirVenture 2026 Seaplane Base Forum - Checklists - Airplanes change but checklists never do
Topic:
The checklist needs to reflect what is in the airplane today; not when it left the factory. Let's discuss how.
Speaker(s):
Larry Bothe - CFI, Former DPE
Brief Description:
Airplanes change, but the checklist never does. The checklist needs to reflect what is in the airplane today; not when it left the factory. Factory checklists assume the pilot already knows how to fly. Students are lost. Master CFI Larry Bothe will tell you how to create a custom checklist that will make your airplane safer. If you instruct, your job as a CFI will be a whole lot easier, and make your students feel good about themselves.
WINGS credit available!
To receive WINGS credit fill out attendance sheet available at the Forum entrance.
Select Number:
AFS0144339
Location of Seminar:
FAA Safety Forum/EAA AirVenture Seaplane Base
5202 Streich Lane
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Directions to Venue:
The daily FAA Safety Forum at the EAA AirVenture Seaplane Base is located under the large tent at 96WI or (N43°56.47'/ W88°29.62'). If you drive, the address is 5202 Streich Lane, Oshkosh, WI 54902. Phone number to the Base is 920-230-7829 (AirVenture week only).
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes 96WI
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Sponsoring Division:
National FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
FAA Safety forums, at the Safety Center, run daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15p.m.
Adjacent FAA Exhibit Hall open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
FAA Safety Forums, at the Seaplane Base, run daily from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
PRESENTED DURING THE EAA AIRVENTURE FLY-IN. NO FEE FOR THE FORUM, BUT AN ENTRANCE FEE IS REQUIRED BY EAA AIRVENTURE TO ENTER THE GROUNDS.
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See additional information below:
EAA AirVenture FAA Forum Schedule
https://bit.ly/FAA_Forums
WINGS credit available!
To receive WINGS credit fill out attendance sheet available at the Forums entrance.
CURRENT EAA AIRVENTURE FLY-IN NOTAM IS MANDATORY FOR FLYING INTO AIRVENTURE.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other Airworthiness task not covered in the NPP
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