Topic:
Defensive Runway Safety for Towered and Non-towered Airports.
Brief Description:
Do you know the most important safety issue facing aviation today? Have you recently attended a safety seminar designed to provide you with the tools and techniques to be safe? Runway Safety is an issue at every airport, both towered and non-towered and including the airport where you fly. This practical seminar will address the most frequent causes of runway incursions and present some useful ideas to help pilots avoid this hazard.
Location of Seminar:
Greater Rochester International Airport - Main Terminal
1200 Brooks Ave.
International Arrivals Hall - First Floor
Rochester, NY 14624
Directions to Venue:
For complete driving and parking directions, please see the full event description on faasafety.gov.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KROC
Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
29
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team and the Rochester FSDO
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The single greatest loss of life in an aviation accident occurred as the result of a runway incursion in 1977. Runway incursions continue to be a very serious problem today.
This seminar will address the most frequent causes of runway incursions by examining some actual incidents. This seminar will approach the runway incursion problem from a "defensive flying" perspective. Discussion will be encouraged.
Also, don't miss an exclusive briefing on the New WINGs Program by FAA Safety Team Program Manager Guido Hassig. Learn the details of this great new program, bring all your questions. Participation in a recurrent training program is essential to safe flight operations. Remember, only you can choose to be a safe pilot!
This program is proudly sponsored by the Rochester Air Center.
Program begins at 7:00 PM, complete with refreshments.
I-390 to Exit 18 (Brooks Avenue West); From I-90 - Exit 46 (ROC), head north on Rt 390 to Exit 18 (Brooks Avenue West). Park in "Short Term" lot - Parking is free, get your parking voucher at the meeting.
FMB-R-1-01 ID680
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:
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