Title:
CO -- Its a Gas !!!
Topic:
Carbon Monoxide: Should you care???
Speaker(s):
Mike Montefusco, CFII
Brief Description:
Is carbon monoxide (CO) a threat to you when flying? Are you sure? When was the last time you thoroughly (and properly) checked? The combustion engine in the airplane you fly creates colorless and odorless carbon monoxide. CO can inadvertently enter the cabin area and pose a serious threat while flying. Learn more about this potentially deadly and silent killer and how you can improve your chances of not having carbon monoxide poisoning happen to you.
Location of Seminar:
Dallas Executive Airport (Redbird)
5303 Challenger Drive
Terminal Conference Room
Dallas, TX 75237
Directions to Venue:
Located South of Dallas, just West of US67 between I-35E and I-20. From US67, take S. Hampton Road northbound. Turn left (West) on to Challenger Drive. Terminal is at the end of Challenger Drive.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KRBD
Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
38
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
North Texas FSDO (SW19) FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam)
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
CO is normally exhausted from the engine with other combustion by-products. Some of the hot exhaust is funneled through a sealed "cuff" that surrounds a duct that brings fresh, outside air into the cabin. Through normal operation which includes expansion and contraction from the heating and cooling process as well as mechanical stress and metal fatigue over time, cracks can occur between these compartments allowing exhausted CO to mix with fresh air entering the cabin. Consider these important questions:
- What do you know about human physiology and CO?
- Do you have a CO detector in the aircraft?
- Where is it?
- When was the CO detector last checked?
- When was it last changed?
- Is it working properly?
- How can you check it?
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We will also talk about the FAA Safety Team (FAAST), the WINGS program, and how the WINGS program can help you become a better and more proficient pilot.
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• 09:00 - 10:00 am: Optional breakfast at Delta Charlie's (across from Terminal Conference Room)
• 10:00 - 12:00 pm: Angel Flight Meeting and WINGS presentation
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The FAASTeam wishes to express thanks to the Dallas Executive Airport and Dallas County for hosting this WINGS event and for supporting this FAA-sponsored General Aviation Safety Program.
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 Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
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