Title:
The Rest Of The Story
Topic:
Human Factors That May Have Contributed To JFK Jr's Fatal Accident On July 16, 1999.
Speaker(s):
Aviation Medical Examiner Mark Rolfe
Brief Description:
At this exclusive event, we will examine how aeromedical and human factors played a role in the JFK accident as we look at the case and examine the preflight, weather and flight conditions. We will explore aeromedical topics that affected the flight including spatial disorientation, night vision and fatigue, as well as look at other aeromedical conditions that affect pilot performance. Other topics will include hypoxia, hyperventilation, hazardous attitudes and potentially dangerous scenarios. The format will be in a case presentation style that encourages audience participation and we will discuss ways to combat and minimize risks associated with the above topics. Click on the link below to register TODAY!
Location of Seminar:
Southern Maine Aviation
199 Airport Road
Main Terminal Building
Sanford, ME 04073
Directions to Venue:
Southern Maine Aviation is in the Main Terminal Building, next door to the "COCKPIT CAFE." There is parking for "Fly-ins" on the FBO east ramp. The seminar will be held in the SMA hangar.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KSFM
Seating:
75
seats at the facility,
40
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam, Portland FSDO
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This event will be hosted by Southern Maine Aviation.
The seminar will be followed by a Chili Cook-Off at noontime. Please feel free to bring your favorite chili to be included in the tasting contest. Prizes for best chili.
Spatial disorientation is the mistaken perception of one’s position and motion relative to the earth. Any condition that deprives the pilot of natural, visual references to maintain orientation, such as clouds, fog, haze, darkness, terrain or sky backgrounds with indistinct contrast (such as arctic whiteout or clear, moonless skies over water) can rapidly cause spatial disorientation.
Pilots can compensate by learning to fly by reference to their instruments. But a malfunction of flight instruments, such as a vacuum failure, in conditions of reduced visibility can also end in spatial disorientation, with the same lethal results.
While the physiology and dangers of spatial disorientation are taught during primary and instrument flight training, general aviation pilots still have misunderstandings about what it is and how to deal with it. And the accidents it causes continue to claim the lives of too many pilots and passengers every year.
Take a look at the attached document regarding Spatial Disorientation. See you at the seminar!
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 Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Approach and Landings
Additional Event Documents:
