Title:
Over Water Flight to the Bahamas Made Easy!
Topic:
Introduction to Low Altitude Oceanic Flight and Navigation Procedures
Speaker(s):
Steve Merritt, NC/DOT
Brief Description:
Are you uneasy about oceanic navigation to the Bahamas? Are you uncertain about Bahamian Customs procedures and flight regulations? This safety seminar will familiarize you with all the necessary requirements and safety precautions you should consider before launching a flight over blue waters.
Location of Seminar:
Smith Reynolds Airport, Main Terminal Bldg
3801 N. Liberty Street
Winston Salem, NC 27105
Directions to Venue:
To be held in the Departure Lounge of the Main Terminal Bldg with refreshments set up in the Lobby.
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Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
14
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam & NC/DOT
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Driving Directions: From Hwy 52 Northbound, take Exit 111B, N. Liberty St., Airport. Proceed .5 mile on N. Liberty Street and turn right onto Norfleet Drive. Follow to the Main Terminal Bldg. From Hwy 52 Southbound, take Exit 112, Akron Drive. Turn left at the stoplight and follow to Liberty St. Turn right and then left onto Norfleet Drive to the Main Terminal Bldg.
Sponsored by the Winston Salem Aviation Association
WINGs Credit
This Safety Seminar will cover multiple topics to educate airmen about oceanic navigation procedures when planning that ultimate dream vacation trip to the Bahamas:
1. Pre-trip planning
2. Weather trends in open water areas.
3. US and Bahamian Customs regulations
4. Aircraft requirements
5. Navigation over water
6. Bahamian Flight Rules
7. Bahamian airport rules
8. Required emergency gear
9. Emergency preparedness and procedures
10. New e-APIS rules
6:00-6:30pm: Registration and Refreshments provided by the Winston Salem Aviation Association
6:30-8:30: Oceanic Navigation to the Bahamas, Steve Merritt, professional CFI and ADS-B specialist.
AEA-S-1-15
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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