Title:
Real-World IFR - Plan Smarter Fly Safer - Gary Reeves- Chicago 99s Aviation Expo 2026
Topic:
Real-World IFR Mastery: Practical Planning, Smart Automation, and Decision-Making for Single-Pilot IFR
Speaker(s):
Gary Reeves, CFII, ATP
Brief Description:
This 3-hour session distills 20 years of real-world IFR cross-country experience into practical techniques that make IFR easier, safer, and far less stressful. You’ll learn proven planning and in-flight strategies that reduce amendments, radio calls, workload, and surprises—while avoiding the common errors behind most IFR checkride failures and real-world accidents.
Must-attend training for IFR students, instructors, and active IFR pilots who want true mastery—not minimums.
Gary “GPS” (Guy in the Pink Shirt) Reeves, ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, 2019 FAA National Instructor of the Year, is one of the most experienced GPS/avionics for single-pilot IFR instructors in the world.
Select Number:
GL03141088
Location of Seminar:
Hilton Chicago/Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
Directions to Venue:
The Hilton Chicago/Northbrook is located south of Palatine Road (Willow Road) on the east side of Milwaukee Avenue.
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Seating:
350
seats at the facility,
312
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Greater Chicago FSDO FAASTeam GL-03
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.
Acronyms - Airline Transport Pilot; CFI-Certificated Flight Instructor; CFII-Certificated Flight Instructor-Instrument; MEI-Multi-Engine Instructor; IFR-Instrument Flight Rule
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 1
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
Additional Event Documents: