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.

For complete driving and parking directions, please see the full event description on faasafety.gov.

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.

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