Outline:

1. What is the WINGS Program?

   • A free, lifelong FAA proficiency program for GA pilots.

   • Completion of a WINGS Phase substitutes for a Flight Review under 14 CFR 61.56(e).

   • Reinforces safety and reduces accident risk.

2. Benefits for Pilots

   • Covers real-world causes of GA accidents.

   • Accessible online via faasafety.gov.

   • Allows tracking, validation, and participation history.

   • May qualify pilots for insurance discounts.

   • Provides on-demand webinars, in-person events, and scenario-based learning.

3. WINGS Structure

   • Three Levels:

     • Basic, Advanced, Master

   • Infinite Phases per level

   • Each phase includes:

     • 2–3 Knowledge Credits (courses, webinars, or seminars)

     • 3 Flight Credits (in-aircraft or sim)

4. Credit Validity & Completion

   • Credits valid for 12 calendar months.

   • Phases must be completed before earliest credit expires.

   • Completion of any Phase renews your Flight Review.

   • Endorsement A.66 can be issued and logged.

5. Why CFIs Should Care

   • Validating 15 WINGS flight activities on 5 different pilots within 24 months:

     • Qualifies for CFI renewal via WINGS.

   • Demonstrates professionalism and ongoing involvement.

   • Great for building long-term client trust and FAA rapport.

   • Use the instructor portal on faasafety.gov for easier management.

6. WINGS Credit Packages (Efficient Use)

   • Pre-approved sets of flight + knowledge credits that form a complete Phase.

   • Credit Packages include:

     • Private Pilot (A071102-02)

     • Instrument Rating (A070502-03)

     • Commercial (A071102-01)

     • CFI Renewal/Reinstatement (A071024-01)

     • ATP or Type Rating (A071102-05)

     • Flight Review (A1030628-01)

     • IPC (A080103-01)

   • Great for flight schools and training centers.

   • Speeds up the validation process with one-step approvals.

7. How to Validate WINGS Credits

   • Log in to faasafety.gov.

   • Student requests validation.

   • CFI logs in, verifies logbook/certificates, approves.

   • Completion appears under "My WINGS" dashboard.

   • Tip: Use the “Cheat Sheet” for fast lookup of Activity Numbers.

8. Tools and Best Practices

   • Use ezwings.net for easier navigation.

   • Keep the “Common Activities” card in your CFI logbook or wallet.

   • After IPC/Flight Review, complete FAA Form 8710-1 in IACRA.

   • Encourage students to track progress digitally and consistently.