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Title:
Experimental/Amateur Built First Flight Considerations
Topic:
First Flights – In New or Newly Refurbished Aircraft
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 9, 2015, starting at 10:00 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Robert Di Meo, Willard F. Thorn
Brief Description:
This safety seminar is important for anyone preparing for either the first flight of a homebuilt aircraft – or a newly restored aircraft.  The seminar will cover Flight Test Plan considerations, such as In-Flight and Ground Emergencies, Pilot Safety and Emergency Equipment, Training Options, Documentation, Taxi & Flight Tests.  See add’l info below.  To register for this event, click on the link below TODAY.
Select Number:
EA6162042
Location of Seminar:
Executive Flyers Aviation – Lawrence Municipal Airport
492 Sutton St.

North Andover, MA 01845
Directions to Venue:
Please park either near the tower or on the grass, leaving the spaces in front of the terminal for the café patrons.  Enter the big blue Executive Flyers hangar (hangar nearest the tower) – the seminar is inside the hangar.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KLWM
Seating:
70 seats at the facility, 43 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam, Boston FSDO
Contact Information:
Penny Bowman, FAASTeam Rep & President, EAA106
Phone: (508) 284-5592
EAA106.Penny@gmail.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Organized by:  EAA Chapter 106 – www.106.EAAchapter.org.  EAA106 is a 501(c)(3) public charity and offers educational seminars and programs throughout the year for both builders of aircraft as well as all pilots.

This event is Hosted by: Executive Flyers Aviation –
http://www.executiveflyers.com 

Experimental/Amateur Built First Flight Considerations
Topics to be covered:
•  EAA Flight Advisers
•  FAA Advisory Circulars re-Test Flights & Airmen
•  Flight Test Plan Considerations
•  The IN-FLIGHT emergency plan
•  The GROUND emergency plan
•  Ground Crew and Airport resources
•  Pilot Safety and Emergency Equipment
•  Training Options - CFIs, Manufacturers, Clubs
•  What's a Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA)?
•  Considerations Common to all Airplanes
•  Documentation, including Weight & Balance
•  Taxi Tests and the First Flight
•  The First 10 hrs, 11+ hrs, 1st 40 hrs and 40+

About the SPEAKERS:

Robert Di Meo - Flying since 1979. 6000 hours, ATP, MEI, CFI, CFII, EAA Tech Counselor. Currently flying for Kollsman Inc. as a test pilot for HUD, EVS and Joint Strike Fighter product lines. Have owned a Piper Arrow, C-172, Piper Aerostar and Piper Comanche.  Built and currently flying a Vans RV-8.

Willard F. Thorn PE - Flying since 1975, 3900 hours, Multi-engine ATP, A&P, Ground instructor, EAA Flight Adviser, EAA Technical Councilor, Professional Engineer. Built Vari-Eze 1978, have owned C-172, C-177RG, C-182 and C-310. Worked for Air Force building and launching rocket, balloon, satellite and space shuttle instruments.   
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
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Amateur Built/Light Sport
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