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Cessna Pilots Association offers a variety of courses. These include classroom and hands-on experience, and are taught by some of the leading experts in the world.

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Flight Proficiency

The Cessna Pilots Association’s Flight Proficiency Program is designed for the Cessna 210/T210/P210 pilot who wants thorough, professional model-specific training in their aircraft. The basic curriculum includes aircraft documentation, performance, IFR procedures, current safety issues, ATC and airspace, and flight planning, and complements the comprehensive technical information offered in the CPA Systems and Procedures course. Pilots attending the CPA Flight Proficiency Program can expect approximately 10 hours of classroom time, 4 to 6 hours of flight instruction, and virtually unlimited hangar flying. We also tend to eat well and generally have a good time. All CPA flight instructors are high-time Cessna pilots as well as experienced CFIs. The ranks include 3 NAAFI Master Flight Instructors, an FAA Gold Seal Instructor, 3 Aviation Safety Counselors, and an average flight time of nearly 10,000 hours. The CPA instructors are based throughout California and the Southwest, and are available on an individual basis for the pilot who cannot attend a class or who wants a more flexible schedule. Participating pilots will benefit from this experience and can expect to leave the program with a Flight Review through the FAA’s Wings Program, enhanced IFR skills, and a greater understanding of their aircrafts and their own capabilities.

At the present time CPA is offering the Flight Proficiency Program only for the 210 and only in Santa Maria. All CPA instructors, however, are available for teaching in a variety of Cessna models. Call CPA for information or to contact an instructor.

Flight Control Rigging

Many members have brought their aircraft to CPA Headquarters to have the aircraft rigged properly. All have left very pleased with the improvement in handling and what they had learned. Unfortunately, not everyone can bring their aircraft to California to be rigged. So that facilities in other parts of the country can offer a comparable service, the Cessna Pilot’s Association is offering a mechanics level course Rigging Cessna 100/200 Series Aircraft. This three-day program covers all aspects of aircraft rigging, including setting travels and tensions, symmetry check, measuring wing twist, determining true performance, flight check, making adjustments and troubleshooting. The program includes both classroom and hands-on work, actual aircraft will be rigged and flight-tested. The program is open to all CPA members, however it should be understood that this is a mechanics-level course and attendees will be expected to have at least basic knowledge of aircraft maintenance. Because the goal of this program is to increase the locations in the field that can properly rig a single engine Cessna, preference in registration will be given to mechanics working in the profession. Attendees will be limited to 12, however, should there be sufficient demand, additional seminars may be added later in the year. Upon completion of the program each attendee will be presented with a graduation certificate and those working in aviation maintenance will be listed by the Association in our magazine and web site. This will allow CPA members to find people trained to rig aircraft by the Cessna Pilots Association.

Landing Gear

One of the many questions the CPA Technical Staff receives weekly from the membership concerns the operation, rigging and service of the landing gear retract/extend system incorporated on the Cessna Single-Engine aircraft. Several of the inquires about this system have even lead to the potential owner not buying a retractable Cessna in fear that his/her technician will not be able to work on the landing gear system. Whether the aircraft owner, pilot and/or technician has the proper tools & equipment, service information & manuals and knowledge, CPA has seen a demand to offer another teaching course for the membership called the Cessna Single-Engine Landing Gear Service Course. CPA has had great success with their model specific system & procedure courses and the mechanics’ level Single-Engine Flight Control Rigging course that we here at CPA felt a need to once again share our knowledge and gain some helpful insight from the membership. So that facilities in other parts of the country can offer a comparable service, the Cessna Pilot’s Association is offering a mechanics level course to understand the Cessna 100/200 Series Aircraft landing gear systems. This two-day program covers all aspects of Cessna retractable aircraft Inspection, Service, Rigging and Troubleshooting. The program includes both classroom and hands-on work, actual aircraft will be worked on and operated. The program is open to all CPA members, however it should be understood that this is a mechanics-level course and attendees will be expected to have at least basic knowledge of aircraft maintenance. Because the goal of this program is to increase the locations in the field that can properly service a single engine Cessna, preference in registration will be given to mechanics working in the profession. Attendees will be limited to 10 to 12, however, should there be sufficient demand, additional seminars may be added later in the year. Upon completion of the program each attendee will be presented with a graduation certificate* and those working in aviation maintenance will be listed by the Association in our magazine and web site. This will allow CPA members to find people trained to service, inspect, rig and troubleshoot their single-engine retractable aircraft by the Cessna Pilots Association.

*All CPA S&P courses, FCR & LDG courses meet the requirements contained in FAR 65.93(A)(4) Inspection Authorization renewal and is acceptable towards IA renewal.