The rest of his WINGS award will go towards his in-flight pilot proficiency program and aviation fuel. That means the total amount will be reinvested in general aviation.
WINGS
WINGS: The CFI is the MVP
Did you know you can renew your CFI certificate without a flight instructor refresher course?
WINGS: Pin it on the pilot
You can still earn WINGS pins, thanks to Avemco.
WINGS: The bottom line
What’s better than saving money while flying? Winning money. And you can do both in the FAA’s WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.
WINGS: A pilot protection program
99% of general aviation accidents are by pilots who don’t participate in the WINGS program.
Our love-hate relationship with WINGS
Launched in 1996, the WINGS program encourages general aviation pilots to continue training and maintain proficiency — all in an effort to prevent aircraft accidents.
Getting paid to be a better pilot
Everyone in general aviation knows someone who has been killed or injured in an accident. This program aims to fix that.
Automatically earn FAA WINGS credit with Sporty’s courses
Sporty’s Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating courses provide six credits, while shorter courses provide one credit for either a basic or advanced knowledge topic.
First WINGS Sweepstakes awards 10 CFIs as new sweepstakes takes off
The success of the inaugural WINGS Sweepstakes has led to opening up the sweepstakes to all pilots and CFIs.