“There are old pilots and there are bold pilots but there are no old bold pilots.”— Author unknown
As pilots, we never stop learning. Continuing education has been shown to be a key element of safer skies and better piloting skills — not to mention better insurance rates! TakeWING offers pilots flight reviews, instrument proficiency training, training in technically advanced aircraft including the Coumbia 300/400/ and Corvallis, in addition to aircraft insurance check-outs (tailwheel, high performance, etc,). Just call or email info@takewinginc.com for details. 541-895-5935
G1000 and Cessna Advance Aircraft Training or Recurrent Training
TakeWING offers Cessna Advanced Aircraft Training, recurrent training and G1000 instrument proficiency training. Our staff instructor Scott Fordham was the lead instructor at the Columbia factory and is now our Cessna 300/400 specialist. Scott will provide you with the initial, recurrent, and advanced instrument training necessary to satisfy insurance requirements and teach to the level of proficiency you need and desire You can receive recurrent and transition training in your aircraft or if you prefer you can rent a Columbia 400 from Precision Flight Aviation (EUG) for your training with us. Please contact us for more information: 541-895-5935 or email Scott scott@takewinginc.com.
TakeWING Safety Meetings
TakeWING instructors are members of the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam). Our aviation club holds quarterly safety meetings, but we also meet informally the last Saturday of every month to promote the discussion of questions a
nd answers on topical aviation subjects. We call these meetings ExPressO Mornings and encourage you to join us (nonmembers welcome).
Flight Reviews
The purpose of the flight review required by the FAA regulation (14 CFR) 61.56 is to provide for a regular evaluation of pilot skills and aeronautical knowledge. A flight review also offers pilots the opportunity to design a personal currency and proficiency program in consultation with an authorized flight instructor. This is the aeronautical equivalent of a regular medical checkup and an ongoing health improvement program.
The WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program
The WINGS proficiency program encourages pilots to continue their aviation educational pursuits and requires education, review, and flight proficiency in the Areas of Operation found in current Practical Test Standards (PTS), which correspond with the leading accident causal factors. We strongly support this approach and use it whenever we have the privilege of conducting a flight review with you. If you are interested in reviewing the basic guidelines that we use for conducting a flight review, please download this previewTakeWING Flight Review Syllabus (PDF) or visit the FAA web site.
Special Courses
Rusty Pilot Training (ground and flight)
You are always a pilot, no matter how long it's been since you last logged PIC time. That small paper pilot certificate sitting in your wallet never expires, but returning pilots share many of the same concerns.
"Will I need to start all over?"
"Are the new avionics and airspace regulations too much to handle?"
"Can I handle the increased traffic and radio work around the local airports?"
TakeWING’s Rusty Pilot course is a series of ground and flight training sessions meant to give you the knowledge and confidence to put you back in the left seat again.
Right Seat Companion
Teaches flight basics, navigation, and radio use for non-flying passengers such as spouses.
Flight 7700
Teaches you to learn about controlling the aircraft under difficult circumstances including handling emergencies and unusual attitudes.
