“From Frost to Flowers: Spring is on the Horizon.” By Gene Bensen, Pilot and Aviation Educator The shift from winter to spring can feel like waking up after a long hibernation — for pilots and airplanes alike. After months of short days, cold hangars, and fewer flights, both our skills and our machines may be … Continued
The Most Dangerous Place in Aviation: The Icy Airport Ramp? By Jason Blair, ATP, CFI-I, MEI-I, FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, AGI So, last winter I remember vividly the moment when I was lying in bed after a visit to my chiropractor thinking, “The most dangerous thing to me losing a medical might just be … Continued
Plan Now to Avoid Winter Skill Fade By Gene Benson, pilot and aviation educator If you are fortunate enough to live in a region where GA flying does not require hibernation during the winter months, you may not need this advice. However, for the many GA pilots who will be doing little or no flying … Continued
Join us live and in-person at the following Spring 2026 BPT Clinics: Lakeland, FL [KLAL] – February 20-22, 2026 Austin, TX [KEDC] – March 27-29, 2026 Fresno, CA [KFAT] – April 17-19, 2026 BPT Power Summit / Oshkosh, WI [KOSH] – May 15-17, 2026 Each unique weekend experience includes a comprehensive in-person ground school, … Continued
From Takeoff to Touchdown, BPT offers to Master Your Bonanza, Baron, Duke, or Travel Air with Precision In high-performance Beech Bonanza, Baron, Travel Air and Duke aircraft, complacency isn’t an option. These aren’t puddle-jumpers — they are complex machines that demand sharp reflexes, clear communication, and solid systems knowledge. That’s why Bonanza / Baron Pilot … Continued
Are You Actively Flying Enough? By Jason Blair, ATP, CFI-I, MEI-I, FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, AGI Over the past few months, I have been talking with mechanics in the aviation industry who I encounter, and I have been asking a question, “What is the average number of hours you see owners fly their … Continued
“Training for the Unexpected: Using Simulation to Prepare for the Real-World Emergencies” Presented by: Josh Harnagel Vice President, Customer Experience Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. This presentation draws on a real-life forced landing incident to illustrate how emergencies rarely unfold as anticipated. We will explore strategies for building resilience, emphasizing the value of … Continued
“Right Seat Ready!” Interactive Companion Course Presented by: Jolie Lucas Co-Founder, Right Seat Ready!© Psychotherapist, educator, writer, and commercial pilot, Jolie Lucas is the co-founder of Right Seat Ready! Right Seat Ready!© [RSR] and Pilot Plus One. What Jolie has written for AOPA Pilot Magazine, Flying Magazine and other aviation publications. RSR is … Continued
Tom Haines Keynote Speaker Former Editor-in-Chief and Senior Vice President of Media at AOPA Tom Turner Executive Director American Bonanza Society [ABS] Air Safety Foundation; Editor-in-Chief, ABS Magazine Topic: “Beech Accidents: The Bad News is Good News” JP Dice, ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI Meteorologist, TV Weather Broadcaster, Corporate Pilot, and … Continued
Join us live and in-person at these upcoming BPT Clinics: • Austin, TX (KEDC) March 7-9, 2025 • Fresno (KFAT) April 11-13, 2025 Each unique weekend experience includes a comprehensive in-person ground school, followed by type-specific, full-immersion training in your aircraft. Clinics are custom-designed for pilots and owners of Bonanzas, Barons, Travel Airs, Twin Bonanzas … Continued