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Landings Workshop - Recurrent Training
All pilots want to make good landings. We know that our passengers usually judge the entire flight and the pilot’s proficiency solely on the quality of the landing. A pocket full of FAA certificates and ratings and a fat logbook do not guarantee a great landing. The foundation of our landings is strengthened by knowledge, skill, and proficiency training to maintain it. The foundation is weakened by complacency, overconfidence, and skills fade.
This extensive workshop is recurrent training and assumes that the pilot is knowledgeable and skilled in landings but provides some
reminders and some suggestions to help fortify the foundation. Several recent accidents are discussed and analyzed in detail.The workshop, live or virtual, requires commitment of seven consecutive hours (6 hours of instruction, a morning and afternoon break of 15 minutes each, and a 30-minute lunch break. Successful completion of an online test is required to earn FAA Wings credit.
Attendance for the entire workshop will qualify for 1 Credit, Basic Knowledge Topic-2, 1 Credit Advanced Knowledge Topic-2, 1 Credit
Master Knowledge Topic-2, 1 Credit Advanced Knowledge Topic-1, and 1 Credit Basic Knowledge Topic-1 in the FAA Wings Pilot Proficiency program.FAA Accredited Activity: BRIGHTSPOT-Ldgs_Workshop
Next Virtual Session:Saturday, February 21, 2026
Workshop Fee: $149.00. Registration for each Workshop is limited.
Sorry, the Feb. 21, 2026 session is filled.
After your payment, you will automatically be redirected to a registration form on Zoom. Please register on Zoom from that link immediately. You will then receive your unique login information to be used on Feb. 21. Then, within 48 hours (probably much sooner) you will recieve a "welcome" email from gene@genebenson.com. Please add gene@genebenson.com to your address book or safe senders list to avoid having that email go into your spam or trash folders.
Please contact us with any questions at info@brightspotschools.com
Landings Workshop
Special Offer for FBOs, Flying Clubs, Pilot Associations, etc.
Schedule a virtual Landings Workshop for profit or as a fund raiser! Pay one low fee of $995 and invite as many attendees as you like. Set your own price per attendee and enjoy a nice profit!
You can host the event at your facility by using a large screen TV or projector with adequate audio. We can assist with technical issue regarding set-up. Or, simply sell registration links (up to 250) and attendees can participate from anywhere.Of course you can also schedule a live, on-site presentation at your facility. Fee will vary depending on locaton due to travel costs.
For information on scheduling a virtual or in-person Landings Workshop for your organization, contact us at info@brightspotschools.com
Curriculum
(Curriculum subject to change)
Planning the Landing
Weight and Balance
Anticipated fuel remaining
Performance
Airport Details
Weather anticipated at arrival time
Aerodynamics Review of the Landing
Ground Effect
Flaps
Stopping
Brakes
Tires
Hydroplaning
Landing Surfaces
Paved-Normal
Paved-Rough
Turf (grass height? Wet or Dry?)
Dirt (Wet or dry?)
Landing Phases
Glide Path
Estimating Movement and Height
ILS/GPS
VASI
PAPI
Stabilized Approach
Bad Landing Recovery
Landing Mishaps
Importance of runway alignment
Ground LoopDynamic Rollover
RunwayExcursion (Off side, Off end)
Tailwheel Operations
Special Landings
Slips
Short-No Obstacle
Short-Obstacle Clearance
Soft
Crosswind (Steady or Gusty)
Turbulent Air Approach and Landing)
Common Errors
Power-OffAccuracy Approaches
Go-Arounds
Wake TurbulenceAvoidance
Psychology of Approach and Landing
Analysis ofSeveral Recent Landing Accidents
Summary and Tips for Improving Landings
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