ABSWeb June 2024
Flying as an Older Pilot
Webinar date: June 11, 2024
Time: 1900 Central Time/0000Z June 12
Registration is not required. Click here to join us LIVE.
About this Presentation
Physician and flight instructor Dr. Victor Vogel has a special interest in the effects of aging on pilot performance and ways older pilots may fly safely longer. In this presentation he will:
- Define the “older pilot” and identify the medical and physiological issues they face.
- Review practical steps for older pilots to maintain proficiency, particularly in complex aircraft.
- Discuss practical steps to maintain safety when flying as an older pilot.
- Review the insurance issues faced by older pilots and suggest ways to maintain insurability.
- Provide answers to viewer questions.
Viewers will be able to type in their questions to be answered during the event. We’ll explain how to do so at the beginning of the webinar.
Although this American Bonanza Society program is oriented toward pilots of Beech airplanes, the discussion, techniques and procedures described are valuable to the pilot of any airplane.
Presenter
Dr. Victor Vogel became a private pilot in 1980 and has flown for more than 44 years with more than 2600 hours of flying experience. He became a CFI in 2019 and a CFII in 2020. He is a retired medical school professor and medical oncologist with 36 years of experience doing clinical research in breast cancer. He serves as a FAASTeam Representative for the Harrisburg, PA FSDO and is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). He is founder and president of Susquehanna STEM to the Skies, an educational public charity [501(c)(3)] that introduces high school and technical center youth to aviation career opportunities. He has a special interest in the physiological effects of aging on the safety of flight.
Sponsor
This ABSWeb presentation is funded by VRef.com and generous donations by the members of ABS.
Earn WINGS Credit
To earn FAA WINGS credit after viewing this course, click on the link to take the quiz. After successfully completing the quiz you will automatically be given credit by the FAA.
American Bonanza Society
The American Bonanza Society serves Beechcraft enthusiasts by sharing valuable safety, technical and educational resources, and by promoting interaction among and advocacy on behalf of its members.
ABS is the premier association for Bonanza, Baron, Debonair, and Travel Air enthusiasts, with more than 10,000 members who own, fly, or have a sincere interest in these Beechcraft models. Learn more at www.bonanza.org
Course overview
This presentation covered:
- The flying performance issues pilots face as they age.
- Practical ways to mitigate the effects of pilot aging.
- Strategies for maintaining insurability as an older pilot.
- Answers to viewer questions