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Title:
Mid Island Air Service Monthly Safety Seminar JUN 2026 - Rusty Pilots
Topic:
Monthly Seminar: AOPA Rusty Pilots - Advanced Registration is required. Register here:
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
William Dubois – Presenter, AOPA Foundation Rusty Pilots
Brief Description:

You are invited to an exclusive safety workshop on AOPA RUSTY PILOTS - Rediscover Your Passion for Flight.  At this 2 hour informative briefing we will discuss have how life may have gotten in the way, but Register here returning to the skies is not as difficult as most rusty pilots think. See whats changed and brush up with this program dveloped by AOPA in partnership with local flight training providers.  See how you can get back in the air and get ground school signoff towards a flight review [BFR]and much more.  Pilots need to make good decisions and only you can choose to be a safe pilot.

Select Number:
EA11144775
Location of Seminar:
Mid Island Air Service, Inc.
101 Hering Drive
Ronkonkoma NY
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Directions to Venue:

Mid Island Air Service, MacArthur Airport


Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
150 seats at the facility, 149 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam - Farmingdale FSDO FAA Safety Team
Contact Information:
Don Lawrence
Phone: 6315885400
don@midislandair.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Sponsored by: Arnold Panzer MD AME, Why Fly Alone, LI Walk-in Clinic, Islip Avionics, and Edward Jones Financial, . . . 

FREE MONTHLY Aviation Seminar Series

WHEN:  Saturday,  DATE June 13, 2026
TIME: 9:00-11:00am seminar, questions, hangar talk, coffee donuts & bagels while they last.
WHERE:  Mid Island Air Service
HOSTS:  Mid Island Air Service & FAA Safety Team http://www.midislandair.com www.FAASafety.gov 

JUN 13, 2026

AOPA Rusty Pilot – IN-PERSON Only - - you MUST register with AOPA to attend 

..?Life may have gotten in the way, but the dream of flight can be yours again 

..?Returning to the skies is not as difficult as most rusty pilots think 

..?Understand what’s changed in aviation / Brush up on your aviation knowledge 

..?The program is developed by AOPA in partnership with local flight training providers 

..?How you can get back in the air and get ground school signoff towards a flight review [BFR] 

William Dubois – Presenter, AOPA Foundation Rusty Pilots

Renee Kalu - Specialist, You Can Fly AOPA Foundation, Inc.

Donnie MacKay - Senior Manager, Rusty Pilots & Operations, You Can Fly, AOPA Foundation, Inc 

By attending this seminar, and others like it, you can become part of the FAA Pilot Proficiency Award Program [also known as WINGS] by participating in a recurrent training program. This program was expanded in 2008 and developed for a higher level of safety by employing consistent recurrent training, which has been identified as a major factor in reducing General Aviation [GA] accident rates. 
 
Remember, as part of this seminar program, WINGS is designed to help keep you safe, and by participating and staying WINGS current you may maintain a valid Flight Review. We appreciate your participation in this event.

Do you know your limitations? The seminar will also direct your attention to the Mid Island Personal Limitations Checklist to help teach “situational awareness " through the experiences of other pilots . . . help develop good judgment, . . . . and better understand what's legal vs. what's safe and smart.

By attending this seminar, and others like it, you can become part of the FAA Pilot Proficiency Award Program [also known as WINGS] by participating in a recurrent training program. This program was expanded in 2008 and developed for a higher level of safety by employing consistent recurrent training, which has been identified as a major factor in reducing General Aviation [GA] accident rates. 
 
Remember, as part of this seminar program, WINGS is designed to help keep you safe, and by participating and staying WINGS current you may maintain a valid Flight Review. We appreciate your participation in this event.

Do you know your limitations? The seminar will also direct your attention to the Mid Island Personal Limitations Checklist to help teach “situational awareness " through the experiences of other pilots . . . help develop good judgment, . . . . and better understand what's legal vs. what's safe and smart.

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:
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP15
National Project:
Flight School Outreach
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