AOPA Foundation Rusty Pilots Seminar at Mount Vernon Airport (MVN)

Saturday, September 12 12:00 – 3:15 PM CDT Mt. Vernon, IL Hosted by Midwest Aviation Expo 2026.
Instructed by AOPA Foundation Rusty Pilots Presenter Steve Bateman.
Event Registration: https://webforms.aopa.org/rustypilotsMVN091226

Life may have gotten in the way, but the dream of flight can be yours again. Returning to the skies is not as difficult as most rusty pilots think. We are inviting you back in the cockpit and will help you get there. Come and participate in this Rusty Pilots program with fellow lapsed pilots. We will help you understand what’s changed in aviation since you last took the controls and brush up on your aviation knowledge. AOPA developed the Rusty Pilots program in partnership with local flight training providers in order to create the best environment for getting you back in the air and a part of the general aviation community. – It is easier than most people think – no FAA check ride or test. – You might not even need a medical. – Plus, you’ll get two to three hours of ground instruction toward your flight review!  Pre-registration is encouraged since seats fill up fast! https://webforms.aopa.org/rustypilotsMVN091226

NOTE: To accommodate the aviation show’s timetable, this seminar will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. Because only short breaks are provided, the show organizers ask that attendees please eat lunch prior to arrival. *AOPA is proud to offer WINGS credit for attendees at this event! In order to receive credit, be sure to update the WINGS email address associated with your FAASafety.gov account during the registration process.

Venue/Location

Midwest Aviation Expo 2026 / Mount Vernon Airport (MVN)

Event Format:

In-Person

Address:

Mt. Vernon Outland Airport
100 Aviation Dr.
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Airport:

(KMVN) Mount Vernon Airport (Airport Details)
Mount Vernon, IL
Longest Runway: 6496
Fuel Available: 100LL Low-Lead, Jet A

Event Details

Date and Time:
Saturday, September 12th, 2026 – 12:00pm-3:30PM CDT
Event Registration: https://webforms.aopa.org/rustypilotsMVN091226

Event Type: AOPA Rusty Pilots

Cost: Free for AOPA members. Join AOPA for $89 and attend for free or pay $89 (plus 5% credit card processing fee) without joining.

Contact Info

Contact Person: Rusty Pilots Program
Contact Email: RustyPilots@AOPA.org
Contact Phone: (301) 695-2000