This is a dynamic weekend gathering of Certified Flight Instructors passionate about flight training. Whether you're actively involved or planning to provide transition instruction in Bonanzas, Debonairs, Barons, or Travel Airs, this event is designed to elevate your teaching and enhance your students' success.
- Share best practices for type-specific flight instruction;
- Enhance the quality and scope of Beechcraft transition and recurrent training;
- Develop a sense of community among all Beechcraft instructors as we pursue a common goal of creating more knowledgeable and proficient Beech pilots.
Event Location:
Coming Soon
Hotel Booking information - Coming Soon!
Full Schedule Coming Soon!
| SCHEDULE (subject to change) |
| 0800 – 0830 |
Arrival and check in |
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| 0830 – 0945 |
TBD |
Thomas P. Turner, ABS Air Safety Foundation |
| 1000 – 1115 |
TBD |
Thomas P. Turner |
| 1130 – 1145 |
Class Photo |
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| 1145 – 1230 |
Lunch – in classroom |
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| 1230 – 1400 |
TBD |
Speaker |
| 1415 – 1500 |
TBD |
Thomas P. Turner, ABS Air Safety Foundation |
| 1500 – 1630 |
TBD |
Speaker |
| 1730 – 1930 |
Cash bar and Dinner |
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| 0800 – 0930 |
Instructional Resources on the ABS Website/ABS Recognized Flight Instructor Program
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Thomas P. Turner, ABS Air Safety Foundation |
| 0945 – 1115 |
TBD |
Speaker |
| 1115 – 1145 |
How to Teach Beech: Instructional Experiences and Concerns
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Thomas P. Turner, ABS Air Safety Foundation |
| 1145 – 1200 |
Course evaluation & presentation of certificates
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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 lunch and dinner on Saturday.
What is the attire?
Jeans are appropriate. Anything that you would wear to give flight instruction in is fine. Bring a jacket, meeting rooms tends to be cold.
What is the cost?
This event is free to members. ABS Air Safety Foundation requests you consider a $100, tax deductible donation to help us cover the costs of holding these valuable educational events. Donate online at https://bonanza.org/donate
If it’s free, do I still need to register?
Yes! Please take a moment to fully register for the event so we can prepare everything for our members. This helps us plan for class materials, food, and space to ensure the best experience for everyone.
*All registered attendees must be a current ABS Member. To join or renew, visit www.bonanza.org,*