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[170C]

What was the program that was around previously (may still be) for non pilots to take so they could learn the basics of getting a plane down safely in the event the pilot became disabled? (Was it the pinchhitter course?) Who did that? Is it still available?

[GAHorn]

It was the "PinchHitter Course" offered at Kelowna and also at certain AOPA events. A different version is also planned for the Galveston Convention.

[Robert Eilers]

Check your local 99S club. They usually offer a pinch hitter course.

[170C]

Thanks for the reply. I have a close association with a certain female who has expressed some interest in such an activity when the weather cools off so I want to see what is available out there. Guess she thinks I might croak in the air with her in the plane sometime I have tried to encourage her to do this for a long time (my idea) and no deal. Now its her idea so maybe she will do it You other married guys know how this works

[CraigH]

Guess she thinks I might croak in the air with her in the plane sometime I have tried to encourage her to do this for a long time (my idea) and no deal. Now its her idea so maybe she will do it You other married guys know how this works

Frank - my wife has a much simpler approach. She just won't fly with me.

[cessna170bdriver]

"Pinch Hitter" is actually a registered trademark of AOPA. I'm not sure what their course consists of, although I think there can be some flying involved if the program is taken in conjunction with other AOPA seminars. Sporty's sells a DVD version that you can take at home. http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm ... 264&DID=19

I can't remember the name of the course offered by the Ninety-Nines (something like "Right Seaters Course"), but it basically teaches the non-flyer how to call for help, as well as some basic map interpretation. Karen said the course at Kelowna wasn't what she was expecting; that it was mostly about interpersonal relationships in the cockpit. IMHO, the Ninety-Nines course would be the best place to start.

Miles

[170C]

Thanks Miles. Becky reflected the same on the deal in Kelowna. I just remember that AOPA or EAA had that course and it would be held at different locations across the US. I will ck into to 99's deal.