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Pass your FAA knowledge (written) test in one weekend. This accelerated seminar reviews the FAA questions using animated digital images, years of experience. Register online for $290. |
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Wanda Zuege, ATP
CFII, SEL, MEL-I, Commercial, IGI
- 2010 GLR Flight Instructor of the Year
- 2010 GLR FAASTeam Representative
- Master Certified Flight Instructor
- Gold Seal Flight Instructor.
- Forum Speaker
- EAA Forums
- CFI Renewal Program
- Flight Specialist for AirVenture's
- KidVenture Program
- The Learn To Fly Center
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Attending a Masters' Class
HISTORY: I was introduced to flying at Wild Rose Idlewild Airport, a beautiful Class G -airport with north-south/east-west turf runways hidden among the pine trees and farm fields of northern Wisconsin. My husband and I purchased our first aircraft; Eipper’s Quicksilver weight shift, single-seat, ultralight aircraft from Don Gibbs. Owner and ultralight pilot, Don also became our first instructor; meeting us at the airport when the winds were less than 3kts. Standing at the end of the turf runway giving instructions; “Taxi to the end of the runway and back … Shift your weight back and fly just a foot off the runway then shift your weight forward and land … Continue these crow-hops as many times as you can in each direction…." I have been hooked on flight lessons ever since:
- Private Pilot - Eagle River, WI
- Instrument Rating - Rhinelander, WI
- MEL, Instrument – Redbird, TX
- Commercial Certificate - Waupaca, WI
- Certified Flight Instructor - Appleton, WI
- Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument - Norman, OK
- ATP – Redbird, TX
- Master Certified Flight Instructor – Stevens Point, WI
- Instrument Ground Instructor - Stevens Point, WI
- Gold Seal Flight Instructor - Stevens Point, WI
- FAA Safety Team, Lead Representative – Wisconsin Region
- 2010 GLR Flight Instructor of the Year
- 2010 GLR FAASTeam Representative of the Year/Wisconsin
 In 2001, after reaching 1500 total flight hours, I needed only 50 hours of multi engine flight time to complete my resume for an American Eagle interview. Hired by Central Air Southwest, a certificated FAA Part 135 air-carrier operation, I was flying a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 B around the State of Illinois when America was attacked on September 11, 2001. That Tuesday morning, after preflighting and completing the necessary paperwork, after departing Peoria, Illinois, we were then instructed by ATC to end our flight at Moline, IL. When I queried Center about this unusual assignment, Center eventually replied, “All we can say is that a plane hit a building in New York.”
That day, for the first time in our national history, all flights across the United States were grounded. Three days later I was part of another historical marker; only the checkhauler pilots were called back to the skies to transport millions of cancelled checks to large financial institutions around the country to start the economic healing of our nation. That night, I was cleared to taxi, to takeoff and to land at Chicago Midway International Airport with one departure clearance. The night sky was silent nationwide but for a few midnight flyers.
One hundred hours later, I had to make a choice to quit American Airlines; the company that provided the salary and benefits needed to pay for the flight training expenses that landed me the 135 experience; or fly full time in an industry that would be significantly wounded for a long time resulting in future furloughs and significant cuts in pay-benefits-pensions and protective unions. Since I entered the field late, I chose to keep my seniority, pay, benefits and the ticket to the world that American Airlines offered me as a flight attendant and find another way to massage my flying addiction. After 10 years of flying, I finally turned to flight instructing and discovered I loved it!
- As owner and operator of Am I High Aviation, LLC, I provide a variety of flight training opportunities including:
- A monthly weekend ground school for customers seeking to pass the FAA knowledge test in just two days for the Private Pilot, Sport Pilot, and Commercial Certificate. As well as the Instrument Rating, CFI-Instrument and Instrument Ground Instructor.
- Since 2001, approximately 500 customers have passed the FAA Knowledge test that historically prevents 50% of student pilots from completing their flight training and discourages certificated pilots from improving their skills by earning new ratings and certificates.
- As a FAASTeam representative, Am I High Aviation, LLC strives to spread the knowledge of flying legally and safely in all classes of airspace, as well as navigating on the ground at controlled and uncontrolled airports.
- Free safety seminars are scheduled every other month in 2009 at the Stevens Point Municipal Airport.
- Forums on the same topics are presented at AirVenture going on 4 years.
- Through Am I High Aviation, LLC, accelerated private pilot certificates and instrument ratings are offered for the customer that is determined and motivated to completing the certifcate and/or rating in a limited period of time between 7 to 14 days for each stage.
- KidVenture Flight Education Events that parallel pilot training are encouraged, sponsored and organized by Am I High Aviation, LLC.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
( Renew: 31Mar09 )
Wanda Zuege, a 2-time Master, recently renewed her Master CFI accreditation. Wanda is the chief flight and ground instructor as well as owner of Am I High Aviation (www.amihighaviation.com) at Stevens Point Municipal Airport (STE). She also serves as a FAASTeam representative in the FAA's Milwaukee FSDO area. (Photo: MCFI Wanda Zuege of Custer, WI)
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Master Instructors LLC and the Board of Review take pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Wanda Zuege, owner of Am I High Aviation and a resident of Custer, Wisconsin. Recently, Wanda's accreditation as a Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) was renewed by Master Instructors LLC, the national Master Instructor accrediting authority. She has held this national professional accreditation continuously since 2007.
To help put these achievements in their proper perspective, there are approximately 92,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than 700 of them have achieved that distinction thus far. The last 14 national Flight Instructors of the Year were Master CFIs while Wanda is one of only 16 Wisconsin aviation educators who have earned this prestigious "Master" title. In the words of former FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, "The Master Instructor accreditation singles out the best that the right seat has to offer."
The Master Instructor designation is the only industry professional accreditation recognized by the FAA. It is earned by candidates through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor's certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This process parallels the continuing education regimen used by other professionals to enhance their knowledge base while increasing their professionalism. Simply put, the Master Instructor designation is a means by which to identify those outstanding aviation educators, those "Teachers of Flight," who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence, professional growth, and service to the aviation community.
Earning this designation is tantamount to having the words summa cum laude emblazoned on an instructor's certificate. These Masters truly represent the crème de la crème of the aviation education industry! In the near future, the website of SAFE, the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (www.SafePilots.org) will publicly recognize these individuals and their noteworthy accomplishments.
Please feel free to disseminate this information. Questions regarding the Master Instructor program may be directed to 303-485-8136 or MasterInstrs@aol.com Additional information is available at www.MasterInstructors.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FAA approves Wanda Zuege as FAA Safety Team Representative
Stevens Point, Wisconsin. August, 2007 -- Am I High Aviation, LLC , a professional accelerated aviation training center, today announced the approval of Wanda Zuege as an FAA Safety Team Representative (FAASTeam.)
Wanda Zuege, Owner/Operator of Am I High Aviation, LLC, was approved to act as a FAASTeam Lead Representative for the Stevens Point area aviation community. Zuege has 2,500 total flight hours with 700 hours providing flight instruction. She is an active member with the following aviation organizations: National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Unitied States Air Force Auxiliary, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Experimental Aircraft Associaiton (EAA).
Flight Standards Service is a world leader in aviation safety supporting the goal to have the safest aviation system in the world. With new technology, the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAASTeam), newly launched in October 2006, can now bring safety resources, programs and seminars to the local level.
Accident reduction is the ultimate goal. With data mining/analysis now available using the Web-Based-Data-Mart and distributing that information to a highly skilled and motivated team, the FAASteam is prioritizing safety resources by risks specific to each region. Zuege will work closely with the FAASTeam to continue to encourage the growth of a positive aviation safety culture.
In 2005, Am I High Aviation, LLC was created to provide accelerated flight training opportunities for the Stevens Point community and surrounding areas. Zuege with partner, John Thompson, developed an accelerated Weekend Ground School that allows customers with busy schedules to pass the Private Pilot and Instrument FAA knowledge test in just 2 days; an accelerated Private Pilot course and accelerated Instrument Pilot course. See website for more details www.amihighaviation.com, or call 715-252-3326.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Initial: 19Mar07 )
Wanda Zuege recently earned her Master CFI accreditation. Wanda is an independent flight and ground instructor specializing in primary and instrument training at Stevens Point Municipal Airport (STE). She also owns Am I High Aviation (www.AmIHighAviation.com), a company that provides aircraft rental and ground schools.
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