Upcoming Webinars: Click on the event for complete details and schedule.
How to Prevent Little Problems from Becoming Big Problems
Keeping the Dirty Side Down - How to Avoid Surprises While Maneuvering
Why Did They Do That? Human Factors in VFR Accidents (Volume #1: VFR Collisions with Terrain and Obstacles)
Why Did They Do That? Human Factors in VFR Accidents (Volume #2: Fuel Exhaustion/Fuel Contamination)
Why Did They Do That? Human Factors in VFR Accidents (Volume #3: Landing Accidents)
Recurrent Goround School - Airplane Single-Engine (Four Sessions)
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About Our Webinars
It's like attending a live seminar minus the difficulty! Let the seminar come right to your computer screen! Avoid the expense and hassle of travel, the time in a too hot or too cold facility, the hard, folding chair, and possible exposure to colds and flu.
Our webinars are presented live. As a webinar participant, you will see a presentation on your screen and hear the presenter's commentary. You will be able to ask questions and make comments (providing you have a microphone installed on your computer).
Bright Spot, Inc. is an authorized FAA Training Provider. Our webinars are of the highest quality in terms of content, graphics, and presentation. All webinars are designed and presented by Gene Benson, a professional aviation educator, experienced flight instructor, and FAASTeam Lead Representative. Some webinars are eligible for FAA Wings credit. Those webinars can be identified by the colored credit icon.
Registration and participation is easy. Simply select a webinar and click on the "Register" button. You will be directed to a payment page. After making your payment, you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive your login instructions and password via a separate email.
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To attend a Webinar on a PC, the following is required:
- Internet Explorer® 6.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 2.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
- Windows® 2000, XP, 2003 Server or Vista
- Cable modem, DSL or better Internet connection
- Minimum of Pentium® class 1GHz CPU with 512 MB of RAM (Recommended) (2 GB of RAM for Windows® Vista)
You will also need a fast Internet connection and a headset or speakers. If you wish to be able to participate in discussions, you will need a microphone.
Mac system requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
- Safari 3.0 or newer, Firefox 2.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
- Cable modem, DSL or better Internet connection
- Power PC G4/G5 or Intel processor (521 MB of RAM or better recommended)
You will also need a fast Internet connection and a headset or speakers. If you wish to be able to participate in discussions, you will need a microphone.
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How to Prevent Little Problems From Becoming Big Problems!
This live webinar takes a look at how sometimes a relatively small problem can develop into a major problem and possibly result in an accident! It demonstrates how airline-type procedures can be easily adapted for use in general aviation.
The webinar lasts approximately one hour forty-five minutes and is worth 1 credit toward the Basic Phase of the FAA Wings Pilot Proficiency Program.
Next offered: Not presently scheduled.
This is a free event sponsored by Bright Spot, Inc.
Eligible for one Knowledge, Elective, Basic FAA Wings Credit |
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Keeping the Dirty Side Down - How to Avoid Surprises While Maneuvering
This live webinar is intended to help general aviation pilots avoid maneuvering flight accidents. Pertinent aerodynamic concepts will be reviewed and their practical application will be stressed. Actual maneuvering flight accidents will be presented and discussed.
The webinar lasts approximately one hour forty-five minutes and is worth 1 credit toward the Basic Phase of the FAA Wings Pilot Proficiency Program.
Next offered: March 25, 2010 7:00 PM EDT
Click here to register.
This is a free event sponsored by Bright Spot, Inc.
Eligible for one Knowledge, Elective, Basic FAA Wings Credit |
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Why Did They Do That? Human Factors in VFR Accidents (Volume #1: VFR Collisions with Terrain and Obstacles)
This live webinar examines recent accidents involving airplanes involved in VFR operations, specifically accidents involving collisions with terrain or obstacles. Using actual accident photos and computer recreations, the discussion goes beyond the stated "Probable Cause" and into how the accident might have been avoided by the use of risk management tools.
The webinar lasts approximately one hour and is worth 1/2 knowledge, elective, basic credit toward the FAA Wings Pilot Proficiency program. Other 1/2 credit webinars will be offered on at least a monthly basis.
Next offered: Not presently scheduled.
Eligible for one-half Knowledge, Elective, Basic FAA Wings Credit |
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Price: $3.95
Credit card orders are securely processed by PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to order.
Why Did They Do That? Human Factors in VFR Accidents (Volume #2: Fuel Exhaustion/Fuel Contamination)
This live webinar examines recent accidents involving airplanes flying VFR, specifically accidents involving fuel exhaustion and fuel contamination. Using actual accident photos and computer recreations, the discussion goes beyond the stated "Probable Cause" and into how the accident might have been avoided by the use of risk management tools.
The webinar lasts approximately one hour and is worth 1/2 knowledge, elective, basic credit toward the FAA Wings Pilot Proficiency program. Other 1/2 credit webinars will be offered on approximately a monthly basis.
Last offered: Monday, March 8, 2010. Not presently scheduled.
Eligible for one-half Knowledge, Elective, Basic FAA Wings Credit |
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Price: $3.95
Credit card orders are securely processed by PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to order. Important: Registration is a two-step process. After making your payment you will be directed to a third-party site where the actual course registration is completed. That may involve clicking a link on your payment confirmation page labeled "Retrun to Bright Spot, Inc."
Why Did They Do That? Human Factors in VFR Accidents (Volume #3: Landing Accidents)
This live webinar examines recent VFR airplane accidents involving landings. Using actual accident photos and computer recreations, the discussion goes beyond the stated "Probable Cause" and into how the accident might have been avoided by the use of risk management tools.
The webinar last approximately one hour and is worth 1/2 knowledge, elective, basic credit toward the FAA Wings Pilot Proficiency Program. Other 1/2 credit webinars will be offered on at least a monthly basis.
Last offered: Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 Not presently scheduled.
Eligible for one-half Knowledge, Elective, Basic FAA Wings Credit |
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Price: $3.95
Credit card orders are securely processed by PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to order. Important: Registration is a two-step process. After making your payment you will be directed to a third-aprty site where the actual course registration is completed.
Next Recurrent Ground School Webinar:
Airplane: Single Engine
This is a live webinar! It's easy and no technical skills are needed!
Feeling a little rusty? Wish your initial ground school had been a bit more detailed? Learned your aviation acacemics from a question/answer book? This refresher webinar is for you!
What it is:
It's convenient - right on your own computer!
It's practical - information you can use!
It's pertinent - everything relates to real-world flying!
It's visual - professional, high quality graphics!
It's interactive - you have an opportunity to question or comment!
It's fun - humor is included!
What it is not:
It's not test prep - only useful, practical information!
It's not boring - what you need and why you need it!
It's not at the airport - no hard chair or crowded room!
Program includes four sessions of approximately one hour, forty-five minutes each:
February 9, 2010 Session 1: Practical Aerodynamics
February 16, 2010 Session 2: Practical Aircraft Performance
February 23, 2010 Session 3: Essentials of Airports and Airspace
March 2, 2010 Session 4: Weather Hazards
Applicable FAA Wings credit: (must attend all sessions to receive credit)
FAA Accredited Course: BRIGHTSPOT-GS-ASE-101
Price: $29.95 includes all four sessions! Credit card orders are securely processed by PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to order. Important: Registration is a two-step process. After making your payment you will be directed to a third-aprty site where the actual course registration is completed.
The program is presently in session and not available for registration. Click here to be notified when the next course is scheduled.
Receiving Wings Credit for Webinar Participation (Selected Seminars Only)
The process for receiving the appropriate Wings credit for webinar participation works very much like the way credit is awarded for safety seminar attendance. Registration is completed using the email account that is used on faasafety.gov. During the webinar, a panel is open on the presenter's screen showing who is logged in. This is the equivalent of the sign-in sheet used during live seminars. Within 24 hours of webinar completion, credit is awarded and participants receive a verification email from the FAA. |
