Interactive Safety Courses
Accident Case Study: VFR Into IMC
VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions is a leading cause of fatal GA accidents. This minicourse re-creates an actual VFR-into-IMC accident and examines the lessons we can learn from it (approx. 20-30 minutes).
ASF Interactive Courses
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AOPA Air Safety Foundation interactive courses are free and easy to use. Most courses take about an hour to complete, but you control the pace. If you start a course and prefer to finish at another time, your progress is automatically saved for your convenience.
Know Before You Go: Navigating Today’s Airspace
It’s critical to be well versed on any type of airspace that lies in your path. This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know to keep your pilot certificate (and yourself) safe (approx. 60-90 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
GPS for VFR Operations
This course offers a clear explanation of how GPS works and how you can use it to make your next VFR flight more efficient, enjoyable, and safe (approx. 45-60 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
GPS for IFR Operations
This course is designed for pilots who want a basic introduction to the use of GPS in the IFR system (approx. 45-60 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Weather Wise: Air Masses and Fronts
Do you understand the “why” behind the weather? Find out about the large-scale forces that drive the weather, and learn how to put that knowledge to work before your next flight (approx. 45-60 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Weather Wise Ceiling and Visibility
Low ceilings and restricted visibilities are aviation's deadliest killers. With a little knowledge, you can minimize the risk these conditions pose (approx. 45-60 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Weather Wise: Thunderstorms and ATC
Learn how ATC describes precipitation, what weather-radar services controllers can offer, and how to effectively communicate with ATC (approx. 45-60 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
SkySpotter: Pireps Made Easy
Created by pilots, for pilots, pireps are a great source of real-time, in-flight weather conditions-offering a “sneak peek” of what you’ll encounter in flight. This course covers how to get, use, and give pireps to help you become a better SkySpotter (approx. 45-60 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Essential Aerodynamics: Stalls, Spins, and Safety
Getting a handle on aerodynamics doesn’t have to involve dry textbooks and dense equations. In this course, you’ll learn need-to-know concepts that will help you avoid unintentional stalls and spins (approx. 45-60 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
IFR Insights: Charts
From departure procedures to instrument approaches, this course will get you up to speed on NACO and Jeppesen instrument charts and provide helpful tips for using them in the system (approx. 60-90 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Single-Pilot IFR
Flying solo in the IFR system can be a challenge for even the most experienced pilots. This course will show you how to do it safely (approx. 45-60 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
IFR Adventure
In this course, you'll learn about IFR regulations by preparing for, and then flying, a trip in "the system" (approx. 45-60 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Runway Safety
Some of aviation's worst accidents have happened on the ground. Find out why—and learn how to avoid runway incursions—by taking this course (approx. 45-60 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Mountain Flying
Learn more about the challenges of high-density-altitude operations, flight planning and performance considerations, mountain weather, and more (approx. 45-60 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Engine and Propeller
Many repairs can only be made by an airframe and powerplant mechanic, but an understanding of engine and propeller operations can help minimize dangerous wear and costly repairs (approx. 60-90 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Aging Aircraft
This course will help you recognize the symptoms of aircraft aging, understand its impact, and mitigate the risks (approx. 45-60 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Say Intentions: When You Need ATC’s Help...
When pilots find themselves headed for trouble, they often forget one of the most useful tools in the cockpit, the radio (approx. 45-60 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Mission: Possible—Navigating Today's Special-Use Airspace
Review the key points of navigating special use airspace and learn how military lights-out training could affect you (approx. 45-60 minutes).
*This course qualifies for AOPA Accident Forgiveness and the FAA Wings program.
Pinch-Hitter ®
Nonpilot flying companions can take this course to learn more about the fundamentals of aircraft control and basic emergency procedures (approx. 45-60 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
Minicourses
Accident Case Study: VFR Into IMC
VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions is a leading cause of fatal GA accidents. This minicourse re-creates an actual VFR-into-IMC accident and examines the lessons we can learn from it (approx. 20-30 minutes).
A Pilot’s Guide to Flight Service
Do you know how Flight Service has changed? Find out how to navigate the FS21 system and get the most from your preflight and in-flight briefings. (Approx. 20-25 minutes).
IFR Chart Challenge: VOR Approach
Knowing what’s on the chart is one thing: Knowing how to apply it in the real world is something else. Will you make the right choices on this approach? (Approx. 15-20 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
IFR Chart Challenge: ILS Approach
ILS approaches are normally pretty straightforward, but they can still throw you a curveball. See how well your chart knowledge measures up to this approach. (Approx. 15-20 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
IFR Chart Challenge: RNAV Approach
RNAV approaches aren’t hard to fly, but they are different than the procedures most pilots are used to. Take this minicourse to learn more while putting your chart knowledge to the test. (Approx. 15-20 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
Datalink
Datalink is one of the most useful and promising technologies to enter the GA cockpit in recent years. Learn more about what datalink is, what it can bring to the cockpit, and how to use it safely (approx. 20-30 minutes).
Pneumatic Systems
This course offers an overview of vacuum and pressure-powered aircraft systems. It explains how pneumatic systems work, and how to handle and avoid pneumatic system failures (approx. 20-30 minutes). (Read the disclaimer.)
Presentations
VFR GPS Guide: Garmin 430/530
This self-paced, 15-minute presentation focuses on the few functions regularly used by a typical pilot in VFR flight.
Visual Warning System
This self-running, four-minute presentation explains the new laser warning system around the Washington, D.C., Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Real Pilot Stories
Hear pilot's detailed accounts of what went wrong and, more importantly, what they learned.
Updated Monday, March 3, 2008
