Title:
World Helicopter Day Pinch Hitter
Topic:
Non-pilots who fly in helicopters.
Brief Description:
Independent Helicopters will be hosting a FREE Pinch Hitter course on August 16th at 11 AM.
Fun and learning for both pilot and companion.
Discover how to use the aircraft to build great experiences with fun destinations, photography, and getting the most out of where and how you fly.
Address the fear of flying that both pilot and passengers may feel.
Teach non-pilots how to participate and help their pilot companion.
Learn about safety and emergency preparedness to make the companion pilot confident and secure.
Select Number:
EA25101145
Location of Seminar:
Independent Helicopters
758 Aviation ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
Directions to Venue:
Big blue building on the hill, new construction, follow the blue signs.
View Map
Seating:
20
seats at the facility,
1
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Many of us regularly fly with another non-pilot. Others regularly fly with business associates, family members, or friends who are not pilots. Some non-pilots fly with you because they enjoy it, but many are uncomfortable with flying to some degree or another. A Pinch Hitter course explains why the pilot or aircraft is doing something. Another important benefit of a Pinch Hitter course is that it nearly always allays the non-pilot's fears, spoken or unspoken, about flying.
The Free Pinch Hitter course includes an informative ground school. We recommend adding the flight portion to your Pinch Hitter ground course training immediately following the ground portion. During the actual flight portions, the flying companion will practice and learn climbs, descents, turns, traffic pattern entries, landings, use of GPS, use of radios and more in a real helicopter or simulator.
We have 2 highly experienced Instructors who will be available for the flight portion. Signing up for the flight portion requires a reservation.
For the pilots out there, your flying companion can be a tremendous asset. With training they can make your flying safer, easier and more enjoyable. It's great to have some knowledgeable assistance when you need it. With a little effort on your part, your companion can take over some of your routine jobs and you can better concentrate on flying. It's also great to have someone able to understand and double check what you're doing. In the event of an emergency, wouldn't it be nice to have someone in the right seat, who can help, rather than panic?
We would like to thank Independent Helicopters (www.independenthelicopters.com) for sponsoring this event.
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:
NPP 25
National Project:
Helicopter Safety Seminar
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