The International Cessna^® 170 Association

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?

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

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

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

170C wrote: 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.

"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

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.