Title:
Lessons for GA pilots - From the SR-71 Blackbird
Topic:
History of operation of SR-71 and how it relates to decisions you will make
Speaker(s):
Mr. Don Campbell, William Hill
Brief Description:
Mr. Don Campbell will discuss the operational aspects of the SR-71 and how it applies to today's General Aviation pilot decision making. Mr. Campbell has spent a career with the SR-71 and with the B-2 bomber and he brings a first hand perspective to this discussion.
Don Campbell has worked in the military aviation industry for over 45 years. During that time he
spent 25 years in the U.S. Air Force working with the SR-71 Blackbird Strategic Reconnaissance
Aircraft. After retirement from the Air Force, Don went to work for the famed Lockheed Skunk Works as a Maintainability Engineer on the SR-71, U-2 and F117 aircraft. In 1990 Don accepted a position with the Northrop Corporation as a Mission/Test Director on the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber until his retirement in 2006. He and his wife Jo now live in Chico where Don volunteers as a Docent and as the Outdoor Display Coordinator for the Chico Air Museum.
Donald W. Campbell, CM (Ret)
B-2 Mission/Test Director
Northrop Grumman Corp.
Location of Seminar:
Hillside Aviation Hangar
2600 Gold Street
Redding, CA 96001
Directions to Venue:
Flying in - Park in transient north of the the FBO... walk to lobby, then into hangar
Driving - Park either north or south of FBO and walk through person gate to lobby, then into hangar
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Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
35
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
A platitude of thanks to Mr. Campbell for agreeing to speak to the pilots and sharing his unique and valuable experience/knowlodge.
EAA Chapter 157 for the setup, chairs, coffee, donuts, LCD projector, PA system
Hillside Aviation for the use of their hangar
Redding Jet Center for the podium
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
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