Title:
Back Country Decision Making
Topic:
Aeronautical decision making - how mission pilots fly safely in challenging environments.
Speaker(s):
Jeff Turcotte, CFII, Executive Director of the Spokane Turbine Center
Brief Description:
Decision making tools and procedures used by pilots who fly for Mission aviation organizations. How to fly safely under very difficult conditions.
Location of Seminar:
Spokane Turbine Center
5627 E Rutter Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
Directions to Venue:
Fly - Low red brick building located just south of the approach to RWY 3R. Transient tie downs to east on ramp. Drive - From I-90, take exit 286. Turn north on Park Street, left on Rutter Ave, first right past Fancher Blvd.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KSFF
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
1
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This event is sponsored by the Spokane Chapter of the Washington Pilots Association, and is possible because of the generosity of the Spokane Turbine Center (STC). At STC "Missions is our passion, training is our purpose". Jeff Turcotte, Executive Director of STC, will discuss aeronautical decision making by missionary pilots who fly in all parts of the globe. Jeff holds a CFII, taught at Moody Aviation, and served for several years as a Mission pilot with the Mission Aviation Fellowship before coming to STC. What important factors must be considered before takeoff, what must be considered during the flight, what factors must be carefully evaluated before making the decision to land? At what point in the approach is the decision to land irrevocable?
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 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Approach and Landings
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