Speaker(s):
Vicky Benzing
Brief Description:
Learning aerobatic flying enhances safety of everyday flight. Pilots attain a better understanding of the airplane's flight envelope. The training also prepares the pilot to handle emergency upsets.
Location of Seminar:
Wings of History Museum
12777 Murphy Ave
San Martin, CA 95046
Directions to Venue:
Hwy 101, exit San Martin Ave, go west one short block, (from 101 south bound, a very short block) to Murphy Ave, south on Murphy, around the west of E16, look for a sign of the Museum. Overflow parking on Murphy Ave.
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Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
25
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Vicky Benzing, one of our outstanding local aerobatic pilots, will share her experience of flying aerobatics. Vicky will show a short video of aerobatic flying which was shot from inside and outside of the cockpit. She will then discuss how to get started flying aerobatics, the FAR's governing aerobatic flight, where to get aerobatic training, how to advance your skills in aerobatics by entering aerobatic competitions, and where the local aerobatic practice areas are located.
Vicky Benzing is an accomplished pilot, skydiver, aerobatic competitor, and Reno racer. With more than 6000 hours of flight time, and more than 1100 parachute jumps, Vicky holds an ATP as well as commercial ratings in helicopters and seaplanes. She is a professional airshow pilot with a surface level waiver. She spends much of her time performing for audiences up and down the West Coast.
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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