AOPA’S AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE RELEASES "COMPANION COPILOT" VIDEO SERIES

“We are pleased to provide frequent companion passengers—who are not pilots—an opportunity to enjoy being an active participant in the flight,” said ASI Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden. “The videos help non-pilot passengers learn how they can assist with the preflight, route planning, navigation, and radio communications, including how to work with ATC.”

McSpadden continued, “Companion passengers will come away with a greater understanding of how airplanes fly and be better prepared to enjoy the flight, knowing they can be of help using fundamental concepts explained in the videos.”

The Preflight, Aviate, Navigate, Communicate, and Emergency videos cover preflight tasks, simple aerodynamics concepts, navigation and communication considerations, checklist use, and emergency procedures.

After watching the videos, non-pilot passengers are encouraged to talk to their pilot or a certificated flight instructor to learn more and even take some flight lessons.

View Companion Copilot now.