Title:
It Was a Dark and Stormy Day - Jerrold Seckler - Monthly Safety Meeting at PWK by CEPA
Topic:
Thunderstorms May Be the Most Formidable Risk in Flying - However, with Some Knowledge We Can Manage
Speaker(s):
Jerrold Seckler, MD, ATP, CFI/CFII, AGI, IGI
Brief Description:
Two of the most hazardous threats to aircraft are thunderstorms and icing. Dr. Seckler discussed the risk and management of icing last January. Now, he will take on the beast of unfathomable energy, thunderstorms. One thunderstorm was measured at about 1.3 billion volts with a charging time of only 6 minutes. Jerry will explain how they form, forecasting where they'll be, and how to avoid them in flight.
Speaker Bio:
Jerrold Seckler has been flying for over 58 years. During that time, he has amassed over 8,000 hours in various General Aviation aircraft and personally flown a GA aircraft on all seven continents. Jerry holds ATP, CFII, AGI, and IGI certificates. He has been named a Master Ground Instructor four consecutive times by the National Association of Flight Instructors.
In a previous life, Seckler was a Urologic Surgeon and an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner.
In 2017, Jerry received the FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for 50 years of safe flying. Seckler has almost 4,000 hours on his Cirrus SR22.
Select Number:
GL03137550
Location of Seminar:
Harper College - Prospect Heights
1375 S Wolf Road
Wheeling, IL 60090
Directions to Venue:
Harper College, Prospect Heights campus sits on the east side of Wolf Rd., about ¼ mile south of Chicago Executive Airport. There’s plenty of parking available.
This event is 2 hours in length for safety presentations.
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Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
94
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Great Chicago FSDO, FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
CEPA’s purpose is to promote flying, proficiency, and safety. The intent is to create a community of pilots willing to share their perspectives, provide recognition, foster communications, promote safety, and build proficiency in instrument flying. Participate in this excellent forum where we think through the various options from the comfort of your chair, firmly on the ground... before it is you sitting in the cockpit.
We meet monthly when pilots (and would-be pilots) network and share knowledge and experiences to keep our heads in the game.
If you aren't yet a member of CEPA, please consider joining. Your dues help pay for these Safety Seminars.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
13, 14, 52
National Project:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
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