Saturday Morning Coffee and Wings – How To Coexist With Weather

Yes. This is a credit-bearing FAA WINGS webinar. Upon successful completion of the graded final assessment (70% pass threshold), you will be eligible for credit. Credit administration is handled by the Skillfull platform in coordination with FAA WINGS.

Self-briefing is another term for learning the weather and understanding all available resources before flight. It is not about avoiding professional briefings; rather, it is about pilots taking an active role in understanding weather conditions, using Flight Service and other tools, and making informed go/no-go decisions. The webinar emphasizes that self-briefing, when done properly, is a legitimate and important part of regulatory compliance and safety.

No. The webinar is not designed to promote or convert you to any particular app or product. Flight Service resources are free and available to all pilots. The goal is to help you understand how to use whatever tools you choose—whether that is Flight Service, ForeFlight, Garmin, or other products—to make better weather decisions.

This webinar is designed for you. The presentation addresses the gap between pilot confidence and actual weather knowledge, provides real-world case studies, and offers practical strategies for improving your weather decision-making. Transition tips and actionable guidance are included to help you build competence and confidence over time.

The webinar is approximately 62 minutes long. You can watch it on your own schedule. The course includes two embedded knowledge checkpoints during the video and a graded final assessment at the end. Plan for approximately 90 minutes total to complete the full course and assessment.

No. All Flight Service resources and briefing services are free and always will be. The course itself is offered through Skillfull; pricing and access are determined by your organization or subscription. Flight Service briefings, whether by phone or online, are provided at no cost to all pilots.