Title:
Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Penny Levin - Chicago 99s Aviation Expo 2026
Topic:
Practical, Evidence-based Strategies for Supporting Pilots Resilience to Improve Cockpit Safety and Efficiency
Speaker(s):
Penny Levin, PhD, CFII
Brief Description:
Pilots often find themselves balancing intense performance expectations with a reluctance to seek help. This session explores emerging trends in pilot mental health and the ways pressure can affect safety, situational awareness, and decision-making. Attendees will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to better support pilot wellbeing and resilience.
Dr. Penny Levin has combined her two professional passions-psychology and aviation. She presents on flight instruction, flight safety, and pilot mental health. She is a member of the Olympic Mental Health Registry. A longtime member of the Civil Air Patrol. Dr. Penny has flown as an instructor, a mission pilot, and a mission pilot instructor. She served as the Pennsylvania Wing Assistance Director of Safety, responsible for creating an innovative aircrew safety seminar series. She has won the International 99's and a Women in Aviation Achievement Scholarship.
Select Number:
GL03141251
Location of Seminar:
Hilton Chicago/Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
Directions to Venue:
The Hilton Chicago/Northbrook is located south of Palentine Road (Willow Road) on the east side of Milwaukee Avenue.
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Seating:
350
seats at the facility,
338
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Greater Chicago FSDO FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This event is organized, prepared, advertised, and presented by the volunteer efforts of the members of the Chicago Area Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, Inc, the International Organization of Women Pilots. Our intention is to provide quality educational content to improve and enhance the pilots' proficiency in our area, and to provide their non-pilot passengers with the knowledge to increase their comfort on flights with their pilots.
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 Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP63
National Project:
Safety Promotion Outreach for Pilots
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