Title:
Winter Flying - Myths and Facts
Speaker(s):
John Gary and Sue Tholen
Brief Description:
Join us for a variety of topics related to flying in the winters of New England. Operation in this environment requires special operating procedures. Topics will include weather considerations, how the engine behaves in the cold, operational tips, and liquid-cooled & air-cooled engine considerations. Also, don't miss the discussion on the WINGs Pilot Proficiency Program and the Chili Cook Off!
Location of Seminar:
Southern Maine Aviation, Sanford Regional Airport
199 Airport Rd
Sanford, ME 04073
Directions to Venue:
Main Terminal Flight School Hangar, North GA Ramp.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KSFM
Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
43
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam & Portland FSDO
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thanks to Southern Maine Aviation for sponsoring this event. Please also join us BEFORE the 1PM seminar for a potluck "Five-Star Alarm Cookoff" (starting at 11:30am) - bring your spicy dish to ward off the winter chill. Call Anne at 207-324-8919 for more details.
Winter flying in New England can adversely affect flight operations. Poor weather conditions with fast moving fronts, strong and gusty winds, blowing and drifting snow, and icing conditions are just part of the conditions that require careful planning in order to minimize their effects. Operation in this environment requires special winter operating procedures.
This seminar is designed to refresh the pilot's memory in cold weather operations. Pilots should assure themselves that they have obtained adequate cold weather knowledge appropriate to the aircraft used and the geographical and weather environment. Winter flying is not particularly hazardous if the pilot will use a little extra caution and exercise good judgment in analyzing weather situations. Don’t miss this important briefing!
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:
OE-F-AEA-34
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