Title:
Bet your life... SPOT, PLB, ELTs?
Topic:
Which is 'best'? A 121.5 MHz ELT, a 406 MHz ELT, a PLB, SPOT, or???
Speaker(s):
Ralph Wilfong, CEO of Emergency Management Specialists LLC
Brief Description:
Ralph Wilfong, CEO of Emergency Management Specialists, will compare common emergency locator devices used by pilots.
Location of Seminar:
Western Aviation, Spokane Felts Field
5505 E. Rutter Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
Directions to Venue:
Western Aviation is the first large metal hangar to the west of the intersection of N. Fancher Way and Rutter Ave on the south side of Spokane Felts Field.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KSFF
Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
34
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Ralph Wilfong has worked in public safety planning, training and operations for more than 30 years. He is the Chief Executive Officer for Emergency Management Specialists LLC, a firm that specializes in teaching and consulting on emergency services. Ralph will compare and contrast several devices commonly used by pilots as emergency locators. He will discuss the benefits, costs, and disadvantages of several devices used by pilots. Ralph will discuss SPOT, several Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) models, as well as the 121.5 and 406 MHz ELTs installed in aircraft. Part 14 CFR 91.207 requires that most U.S. registered aircraft have an operable ELT installed. Ralph will discuss what this requirement means in practical terms.
Emergency Management Specialists LLC and Western Aviation at Spokane Felts Field have teamed up to offer this course for pilots and aircraft owners. Western Aviation is graciously providing a meeting place, refreshments, and some of the equipment used in the course.
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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