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Monday, July 23rd:
Mastering Crosswinds by Aleks Udris - Crosswind landings are the number one real-world weather-related cause of accidents in general aviation. Richard Collins said they are the hardest thing to learn in aviation. Naturally many pilots are apprehensive and lack confidence in crosswind conditions. The Mastering Crosswinds seminar demystifies the crosswind dilemma.
How to apply Glider Techniques to Engine Out by Gregg Squires - A discussion of glider techniques will show you how altitude, situational awareness, and knowledge of winds are critical to the single-engine pilot. Find out how to choose a suitable landing site during an engine failure emergency and how to be able to land there safely.
Where in the atmosphere are clouds? by Rich Mamrosh - You can find some valuable preflight information about the state of the atmosphere on Skew-T Log-P charts. Although these charts have been known to cause fear and confusion, it’s not that difficult to understand their many messages.
Maintain Proficiency at Home by Charlie Gregoire - Keeping the rust off your flying skills is sometimes easier said than done. It's not always possible to get out to the airport during a busy week, especially when you also have to fight with questionable weather. Thanks to at home simulation equipment, there are ways to stretch those flying muscles.
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Tuesday, July 24th:
The Art of Instrument Flying - Situational Awareness by Doug Stewart - It is essential for an instrument pilot to stay ahead of the airplane at all times. It requires awareness of a large variety of elements that go beyond just knowing where one is and what is next.
The Art of Instrument Flying - Communicating Command by Doug Stewart - Many instrument pilots relinquish their pilot-in-command authority through the use of improper phraseology. It is important to know not only the "how" of maintaining command through standard phraseology but more importantly the reasons "why."
Night Flying by Max Trescott - There’s a common myth that flying at night is no different than flying in the daytime because the airplane doesn’t know it’s dark. While perhaps clever, that’s irrelevant. What does matter is that night accentuates the shortcoming of pilots’ senses and perceptions, which makes it harder to fly safely at night.
IFR Tips for VFR Pilots by Jeff VanWest - Explore the resources and techniques that keep IFR pilots safe in challenging conditions. These include extra information from IFR charts, ATC communications available to everyone, insights into the national airspace system, GPS and lighting aids that assist no matter what the weather, and non-towered operations from an instrument perspective. No instrument rating required.
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Wednesday, July 25th:
Maintain Proficiency at Home by Charlie Gregoire - Keeping the rust off your flying skills is sometimes easier said than done. It's not always possible to get out to the airport during a busy week, especially when you also have to fight with questionable weather. Thanks to at home simulation equipment, there are ways to stretch those flying muscles.
Backcountry Operations by Ramona Cox - Off-pavement operations in the backcountry require a unique set of skills. Ramona “SkyChick” Cox’s fast-paced presentation is packed with photos and cockpit videos which put YOU in the pilot’s seat to virtually experience landing at challenging backcountry airstrips.
Preventing the most common in-flight errors that are killing us by Paul Dye and Mike Goulian - Three type of LOC accidents continue to kill pilots: loss of power on takeoff, stall/spin while maneuvering or on base to final, and LOC while attempting high-speed pull-ups. Each could be avoided or have a better outcome if pilots had developed better awareness and decision-making skills before encountering those situations.
Creating a Personal Proficiency Program by Jeff VanWest - Keeping proficient is a habit you can cultivate, just like exercise or eating well. Learn practical techniques you can mix and match to meet your flight needs. These strategies can apply to VFR and IFR, light sport to high performance, and weekend fliers to business commuters. It’s not simply a matter of flying more; it’s a matter of practicing better.
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Thursday, July 26th:
Loss of Control - Keeping the Sunny Side Up by Judy Phelps - Loss of Aircraft Control continues to be a significant cause of aircraft accident fatalities. Many of these occur in the vicinity of an airport during departure and approach to landing. This seminar will teach you how to get yourself out of these situations but more importantly how to avoid them.
Managing Descent on a Non-Precision Approach by Aleks Udris - When you're picking an approach at your destination, you usually go for the precision approaches first. But is there ever a time when shooting a non-precision is better?
Icing - Understanding Why and Where Icing Occurs by Mike Cetinich - Whether your airplane is certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) or not, icing is a hazard that should have every pilot on alert. Understanding the impact icing can have on a flight means knowing where favorable icing conditions are forecast, at what altitudes and over which regions.
Tail wheel Tips and Tricks by Judy Phelps, Doug Stewart - It is said that when operating a tailwheel airplane you are not done flying until the engine is shut down and the tie down ropes are attached, and we will attest to that. Some of the most valuable lessons to be learned in a tail dragger are those lessons on the ground, especially when the wind is blowing.
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Friday, July 27th:
The Art of Instrument Flying - Situational Awareness by Doug Stewart - It is essential for an instrument pilot to stay ahead of the airplane at all times. It requires awareness of a large variety of elements that go beyond just knowing where one is and what is next.
Aviation Weather Sources by Mike Cetinich - With the wide-ranging availability of weather information, general aviation (GA) pilots continue to find themselves surprised and trapped by adverse weather environments? Ironically, the very wealth of weather information might be part of the answer.
Mastering Crosswinds by Aleks Udris - Crosswind landings are the number one real-world weather-related cause of accidents in general aviation. Richard Collins said they are the hardest thing to learn in aviation. Naturally many pilots are apprehensive and lack confidence in crosswind conditions. The Mastering Crosswinds seminar demystifies the crosswind dilemma.
Discover EAA IMC and VMC Clubs by Radek Wyrzykowski - EAA/IMC and VMC Club offer meetings in which pilots share practical knowledge. Discover yourself what EAA/IMC and VMC Club is all about. We create a community of pilots to share information, provide recognition, foster communications, promote safety and build proficiency. EAA/IMC and VMC Club provide organized "hangar flying" focused on building flying knowledge and skills. The program's network promotes a safety culture through continued education and believes that we develop safety and proficiency through education and real-life experience.