The ABS-BIC is a weekend gathering of experienced CFIs who provide or plan to provide type-specific transition training in Beechcraft Bonanzas, Debonairs, Barons and Travel Airs, in or out of ABS’ Beechcraft Pilot Proficiency Program (BPPP). Our meeting objectives are to:
- Share best practices for type-specific flight instruction;
- Enhance the quality and scope of Beechcraft transition and recurrent training;
- Update instructors on regulations and procedures affecting flight instruction; and
- Develop a sense of community among all Beechcraft instructors as we pursue a common goal of creating more knowledgeable and proficient Beech pilots.
Attending the Beechcraft Instructor Crosstalk does not take the place of completing the ABS Flight Instructor Academy for new BPPP instructor accreditation. It does, however, take the place of re-taking the online Academy course to renew BPPP accreditation (when combined with flight instructor experienced in the past two years or completing a BPPP standardization flight).
Event Schedule:
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Saturday, June 25
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Topic
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Presenter
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| 0800 - 0830 |
Arrival and Check in |
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| 0830 - 0945 |
Welcome;
Safely and effectively instructing Beech pilots
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Thomas P. Turner, ABS Air Safety Foundation |
| 1000 - 1115 |
Teaching engine management |
Chuck Cook, BPPP instructor |
| 1130 - 1145 |
Class Photo |
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| 1145 - 1230 |
Lunch |
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| 1230 - 1330 |
Beechcraft Heritage Museum tour |
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| 1345 - 1500 |
Crosstalk discussion: instructional challenges and strategies |
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| 1500 - 1615 |
Preflight inspection for Beech instructors |
Bob Ripley, Senior ABS Technical Advisor |
| 1730 - 1930 |
Cash bar and Dinner |
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| Sunday, June 26 |
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| 0800 - 0915 |
Instructor resources on the ABS website |
Thomas P. Turner, ABS Air Safety Foundation |
| 0930 - 1100 |
Crosstalk discussion: Teaching avionics |
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| 1115 - 1145 |
How and why to become a BPPP instructor |
Thomas P. Turner, ABS Air Safety Foundation |
| 1145 - 1200 |
Course evaluation & presentation of certificates |
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Hotel Information:
Holiday Inn Express
2030 N Jackson St,
Tullahoma, TN 37388
To book a room in the ABS room block at the Holiday Inn Express Tullahoma, please click here or call them at (931) 222-1414.
FAQ’s
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Participants are responsible for all of their own transportation for this event. No transportation will be provided by ABS/ASF.
What is required to be able to attend?
1. Each attendee must be a current member of the American Bonanza Society.
2. Each participant must be a CFI.
What meals are provided by ABS/ASF?
ABS/ASF will provide participants with refreshments on Saturday/Sunday, as well as lunch and dinner on Saturday.
Jeans are appropriate. Anything that you would wear to give flight instruction in is fine.