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proudly wear on their lapel. MMOPA believes that the accident record of those wearing the Master Aviator wings will be far better than those that don’t. Is that a bold statement consider- ing the program is in its early stages? Probably, but we are already seeing a renewed commitment to safety, training and proficiency among our members.
Further emphasizing the importance of spin awareness, upset training and stick-and-rudder skills, at the convention MMOPA offered one-hour introductory upset training sessions with Patty Wagstaff Aviation Safety. The training slots, which were offered over the course of four days, quickly filled up many weeks in advance of the convention.
MMOPA certainly isn’t the only owner-pilots association to place attention on the value of upset training and spin aware- ness. However, it is focused efforts like this that pair tangible goals with a unique reward system that may motivate more pilots to strive to improve their skills in this area.
And just perhaps this type of training will grow to considered as mainstream and essential as tailwheel training was nearly a half-century ago.
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Dianne White is the executive director of MMOPA and editor of MMOPA Magazine. For a total of 14 years, she was editor of Twin & Turbine and has worked in the business aviation industry for nearly 30 years. She also serves on the board of directors for Angel Flight Central. An active multi-engine, instrument-rated pilot, Dianne lives in the Kansas City area and can be reached at editor@diannewhite.com.
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