Pinch Hitter Course

In the event of an emergency that incapacitates the pilot, the passengers, if there are any, are responsible for landing the plane.

A pinch-hitter course teaches a non-pilot how to fly a plane andland safely.land a plane. for a non-pilot to help him/her understand how to fly a plane in the event of an emergency that incapacitates the pilot. The objective of the course is for the non-pilot to be able to guide the plane to a safe landing.

A pinch-hitter course for the non-flying partner of a pilot can also help him/her reduce their anxiety and enjoy flying more because they'll understand more about the flying environment. The partner is able to be a better copilot by knowing how to help with cockpit tasks and be part of the crew rather than just a passenger.

AOPA has reorganized its classes and longer offers Pinch-Hitter® seminars through the Air Safety Foundation (ASF) in connection with the Flight Instructor Refresher Courses, but instead offers them exclusively at AOPA Expo. Pinch-Hitter DVDs and manuals are available at Sporty's Pilot Shop.