Title:
Flying with Broken Flight Controls
Topic:
Analysis of Control System Malfunctions and Emergency Procedures
Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, starting at 19:00 Central Daylight Time (17:00 PDT; 18:00 MDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Thursday, April 23, 2026 00:00 GMT)
Speaker(s):
Gordon Penner
Brief Description:
Aerobatic instructor and IAC member Gordon Penner presents an in-depth session on how pilots can recognize, manage, and safely recover from jammed or broken flight controls. Drawing on real training experience and principles from Rich Stowell’s Emergency Maneuver Training (EMT) program, Gordon breaks down practical strategies for maintaining aircraft control when a primary control surface becomes restricted or fails altogether.
This webinar explores:
- How to diagnose the type and severity of a control malfunction
- Techniques for maintaining controlled flight using remaining control authority
- Power-and-trim-based methods for maneuvering when stick or rudder inputs are limited
- Mental frameworks that support calm, deliberate decision-making in abnormal situations
- Real-world examples illustrating how pilots have successfully brought damaged aircraft back to the ground
Select Number:
GL13142311
Seating:
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Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thanks to Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. for sponsoring EAA Webinars.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
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