Title:
Winter Aviation Weather From the Experts!
Topic:
Winter Aviation Weather, Flight Planning and Aeronautical Decision Making
Speaker(s):
Hugh Johnson, Jim Adams
Brief Description:
FAA Safety Team Program Manager Jim Adams will reveal recent accident trends in the area and offer weather tips for attendees. Featured speaker Hugh Johnson, an Aviation Meteorologist from the National Weather Service (NWS-NOAA) will present an in depth program focusing on aviation meteorology and winter weather flying. Hugh will share the latest information about forecasting, meteorology technology, the ADDS website and where the icing and turbulence can be found. He'll discuss what XM weather can do for you as well as its limitations. Winter in New England can adversely affect flight operations, so attend this informative briefing and refresh your winter flying skills and enjoy the season. A buffet dinner will be served at 6PM, generously provided by the Business Aircraft Center!
Location of Seminar:
Business Aircraft Center
81 Kenosia Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
Directions to Venue:
I-84 to Exit 3 and the Mall/Park Ave Exit, turn left off the ramp onto Backus Avenue. Follow Backus Avenue, turn left at the Mobile Station onto Kenosia Avenue. BAC is at the end of the street. Enter the lobby through the door with the burgundy awning.
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Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
15
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
The FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
A buffet dinner will be served at 6PM, courtesy of the Business Aircraft Center!
FAA Safety Team Program Manager Jim Adams will reveal recent accident trends in the area and offer weather tips for attendees. Featured speaker Hugh Johnson, an Aviation Meteorologist from the Albany Office of the National Weather Service (NWS-NOAA) will present an in depth program focusing on aviation meteorology and winter weather flying. Hugh will share the latest information about forecasting, meteorology technology, the ADDS website and where the icing and turbulence can be found. He'll discuss what XM weather can do for you as well as its limitations. Winter in New England can adversely affect flight operations, so attend this informative briefing and refresh your winter flying skills and enjoy the season.
Winter weather in New England can adversely affect flight operations. Poor weather conditions with fast moving fronts, strong and gusty winds, blowing and drifting snow, and icing conditions are just some of the issues that require careful planning in order to minimize their effects. So, how should you do your planning? Featured speaker Hugh Johnson of the National Weather Service (NWS) will showcase the tools available to pilots to assist in winter flight planning. Don't miss this informative briefing specifically designed to help you make the best decisions for winter flying.
Special thanks to the following for making this program a success:
Business Aircraft Center
NOAA- National Weather Service, Albany, NY
Hugh Johnson, Meteorologist
LT. Col. Sandy Sanderson, CAP, 399 th. Sq.
If you need any further information concerning this program, please call FAASTeam Program Manager Jim Adams at 860-654-1039.
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
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
PTRS Pending
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