Title:
WINGS Proficiency Day
Topic:
Engine Care, Spins, Physiology, ATC Radar, GA Survival, 'Liars Table', Heart of the Aviator, Corrosion, Aviation Weather
Speaker(s):
Billy Hattaway, Max Gurgew, Topic Presenters
Brief Description:
Please plan to join us for an all day event with multiple safety seminars, aviation vendor displays, aircraft static displays, discussions with medical and pilot examiners, and an opportunity to fly for WINGS flight credit in a rental or your own airplane with volunteer CFIs. Gates open at 7am with the event beginning at 8am continuing through approximately 5pm. Food and drink will be available via catering by Granville's Gourmet Ribs and Barbeque throughout the day. Pick and choose your favorite seminars for WINGS credit or attend all !
Location of Seminar:
Signature Flight Support, Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
2000 Houston Goodson Way
Huntsville, AL 35824
Directions to Venue:
Seminars and vendors will be in Signature's large hangar, north end of ramp. Driving to HSV airport, follow signs to General Aviation. Other signs/personnel will direct you to parking on the ramp adjacent to the large hangar.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KHSV
Seating:
350
seats at the facility,
205
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This program is to provide an all-day event for pilots, mechanics, and airmen to attend multiple safety seminars while receiving credit for the WINGS proficiency program. Nine different 50 minute safety presentations will be throughout the day, presented by experts in a variety of fields. There will be several aircraft for rent and volunteer flight instructors available for WINGS flight training if you desire. Vendors/sponsors, as listed on the attached flyer, will be set up at tables/booths to display their wares, products, services, and capabilities. Additionally, we have some static aircraft that will be positioned near the hangar facility for those who would like to dream a bit and browse among a wide variety aircraft categories, both new and a bit older! See the diversity of General Aviation, the folks who contribute to this world, and sense its’ impact and importance.
Thanks to Signature Flight Support in providing the facilities and support, Huntsville International Airport/Port of Huntsville for their assistance, Four Points by Sheraton, all the other fantastic sponsors and vendors (shown on attached flyer), and our volunteers.
Fly in or drive. You can't miss this this one! Come spend the day and learn about these important topics, visit with our sponsors, participate for door prizes, talk to designated medical and pilot examiners, walk among some neat aircraft, and catch up on your hangar flying! We hope to see you there!
Check back on FAASAFETY.GOV for details of individual safety seminars as the agenda is finalized.
See attached "WINGS Day Flyer" under Additional Public Documents.
Print and post one at your local airport to encourage your aviation friends to attend.
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
½ Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
Additional Event Documents:
