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The weather reports for your route reveals it's a great day to log some light IFR for an enjoyable flight along the Gulf coast.

IFR Quiz: Cross Country to Crescent City

The weather reports for your route reveals it's a great day to log some light IFR for an enjoyable flight along the Gulf coast. The only wrinkle is that your GPS is acting up, so you decide not to use it until you can have it looked at.

Unfortunately, accidents happen—and when they do, a little information can sometimes make a big difference.

Passenger Safety Briefing

Unfortunately, accidents happen—and when they do, a little information can sometimes make a big difference. The Air Safety Institute's new video covers often-overlooked items that should be part of every preflight passenger briefing. You'll also get helpful survival tips from NTSB and CAP experts, and learn the single best way to increase your odds of rescue.

Too many pilots underestimate the dangers of precipitation and icing—and an alarming number become accident statistics as a result.

Thunderstorm Avoidance webinar

On June 13 at 8:00 p.m. ET, join AOPA Foundation President Bruce Landsberg and air traffic controller Andy Marosvari for an engaging discussion on the deadly hazards posed by thunderstorms, and how in-cockpit weather tools and ATC can help you avoid them. You'll learn important facts about the limitations of ATC weather radar, datalink weather, and common (and dangerous) assumptions pilots and controllers sometimes make.

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Interactive Courses and Features

Learn more in less time with ASI’s free, interactive online courses. Most courses provide a personalized completion certificate and qualify for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA WINGS program. Visit the Online Education page for access to ASI's online courses, in addition to Real Pilot Stories, Accident Case Studies, and Webinars.

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Safety Quizzes

The Air Safety Institute offers a variety of challenging and interactive quizzes to help you fly safer. Test your knowledge today.

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Safety Publications

Expand your knowledge by choosing from the Air Safety Institute's wide selection of publications, including Safety Advisors, Safety Briefs, and the Nall Report. ASI's safety publications are available to pilots free of charge.

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Flash Cards

Flash cards from the Air Safety Institute are a great way for pilots to learn about complex topics. They're also a helpful testing tool for flight instructors and pilot examiners. Visit the page to view or download flash cards on a variety of topics.

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Safety Seminars

Safety Seminars

Pilots attending the Air Safety Institute’s safety seminars receive free pilot training while enjoying the company of fellow-aviators. Safety
seminars qualify for the ground portion of the FAA Wings program.

Accident Analysis

Accident Aanalysis

Search the ASI Accident Database and learn from other’s mistakes. Find out more about GA safety issues with ASI’s in-depth analysis, including the Nall Report and Special Reports not found anywhere else.

CFI Renewal

CFI Renewal

Air Safety Institute recertifies more flight instructors than any other course provider. Renew anytime in your four-month renewal period—online or in person—and keep your original expiration date.