10/7/2010
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
ITD offers flight instructor and pilot clinic Oct. 15-16
BOISE - A Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic/Pilot Safety Clinic, approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will be presented by the Idaho Transportation Department's Division of Aeronautics next weekend in Pocatello.
All pilots, regardless of certificate or rating, are welcome to attend.
The clinic will be in the Jasper Room at the Holiday Inn, 1399 Bench Road. Sessions will run from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday (Oct. 15) and from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 16). Depending on demand, a government room rate of $77 may be available for those wishing overnight accommodations. Participants need to say that they are attending the Division of Aeronautics Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic to receive the government rate.
Only flight instructors with an unexpired certificate may renew their certificate through this clinic. They must also attend all 16 hours and complete both written tests. All attendees will receive 3 knowledge credits through the FAA's Wings safety program when completing the clinic.
The cost of the clinic is $100. Class size is limited to 40 people.
Pilots and instructors may download registration forms on the Web at itd.idaho.gov, click on "Aeronautics," then "Safety and Education" and then select the "FIRCs" link. Registration may also be completed by phone. Call with credit card information or make all checks payable to the Idaho Division of Aeronautics and mail to: Idaho Division of Aeronautics, 3483 Rickenbacker St, Boise, ID 83705.
Arrive early if registering at the door.
For more information, contact Tammy Schoen by e-mail at tammy.schoen@itd.idaho.gov or call (208) 334-8776 or toll-free from within Idaho at (800) 426-4587.