Title:
Yankee Ultralight Fly-In
Topic:
Ultralight, Light Sport & Amateur Built Operations
Speaker(s):
Randy Autrey, Dave Pepple
Brief Description:
This program is meant to familiarize you with the aspects of certification and operation for Experimental Amateur Built Aircraft, Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (ESLA) and Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA). We will also examine the issues of inadequate transition training and instruction prior to operating, as well as maintenance and construction considerations.
Location of Seminar:
Sanderson's Field
Route 151
Greenland, NH 03840
Directions to Venue:
See "Additional Seminar Information" for directions.
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Seating:
40
seats at the facility,
34
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
The FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The fly-in is located at Sanderson's Field, Greenland, NH. The runway is turf and not level, with a large, steep hill at one end. Pilots electing to fly into the airport are strongly encouraged to conduct thorough pre-flight planning.
Driving Directions: From I-95 just south of Portsmouth, NH, take Route 33 South. Take a left on Route 151. The airfield is located several miles down on the right.
Sponsored by EAA 225 and Yankee Ultralights.
The amateur aircraft building community is foundational to general aviation in the US. However, recent trends in experimental airplane accidents have suggested a need for an increased effort to ensure that pilots of experimental airplanes are prepared for the challenges associated with the building and operation of these airplanes. Historically, experimental airplane flight operations represent a small percentage of flight hours, but a significant percentage of General Aviation (GA) accidents. For example, 2009 accident data showed that while experimental airplanes are involved in approximately 27% of fatal accidents in the United States, they fly only 3.4% of the total general aviation fleet hours.
While a higher risk in experimental aircraft flight operations might be acceptable to the general aviation community and the general public, in order for the recreational, educational and experimental benefits of amateur built airplanes to flourish, both FAA and industry agree that safety improvements are needed.
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:
IS-M-ALS-0
National Project:
Amateur Built/Light Sport
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