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.