Title:
Energy Management and Avoiding Loss of Control
Topic:
Preventing loss of control through application of energy management principles.
Speaker(s):
Juan Merkt, Ph.D, CFI
Brief Description:
Under the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated that private and commercial pilot applicants demonstrate understanding of energy management in several areas of operation. Poor management of the energy associated with vertical flight path and/or airspeed is a significant factor in loss of control in-flight and runway excursions during landing, two leading causes of accidents in aviation. Beyond the basic principles of altitude-airspeed exchange, this seminar will also present energy principles, control rules, and error management skills for safely and effectively handling the airplane’s energy state—total energy and its distribution over altitude and airspeed. Attendees will gain knowledge and tools to confront the root causes of the problem, and will be better equipped to avoid a loss of control event.
Location of Seminar:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
3700 Willow Creek Road
Bldg. 20 - DLC Auditorium
Prescott, AZ 86301
Directions to Venue:
***Entering at Dan Carrell Dr.*** Enter the ERAU campus from Willow Creek Rd. at the intersection of Dan Carrell Dr. and Heritage Park Rd. (this is the only entrance with a traffic light). At the round-about, exit at the first opportunity - north on Dobberteen Dr.. The DLC, building 20, is on the left side, about 0.1 miles from the round-about.
***Entering at Haas Blvd.*** Enter the ERAU campus from Willow Creek Rd., northernmost entrance, on Haas Blvd. At the first four-way intersection, turn left on Dobberteen Dr. The DLC, building 20, is on the right side, about 0.1 miles from the intersection.
Seating:
396
seats at the facility,
367
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The FAASTeam expresses its gratitude to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for hosting this seminar.
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 2
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP15
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