Topic:
Rescue Communications For Aviators & Backcountry Adventurers
Speaker(s):
Howard Donner - CFI, MD and specialist in Wilderness & Expedition Medicine and Survival
Brief Description:
Howard Donner joins us to increase your odds of being rescued in the event of an off-airport landing or backcountry emergency. He'll cover essential survival communication methods, ranging from basic signaling strategies to the most advanced satellite systems for remote land, air and open ocean environments. You'll learn about:
- Basic Signaling
- Rescue laser devices
- Marine-based solutions
- ADS-B In rescue locations
- PLB's
- Smartphone satellite rescue systems (iPhone 14, 15, 16, etc)
- ...and More
This presentation will dive into what really works when it comes to rescue communications, focusing on the strengths and limitations of modern rescue tools so you can make the best choices for safety in the field.
Select Number:
WP11136004
Location of Seminar:
Truckee Tahoe Airport Conference Room
10356 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA 96161
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KTRK
Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
20
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam - Reno
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Speaker Bio:
Howard is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in high-altitude and expedition medicine. A former emergency medicine physician, he has extensive experience as both a professional river and mountain guide and professional skipper. He is an author, Search and Rescue advisor, and former NASA Medical Operations Consultant. He is a certified flight instructor teaching largely out of Truckee Tahoe Airport and specializing in post-crash survival training for the “Finer Points of Flying” National Airplane Camps.
Presented by Truckee Tahoe Airport's Fly Safe program. Learn more at https://truckeetahoeairport.com/current-projects/fly-safe
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:
National Project:
Conduct WINGS Outreach to increase of Phased pilot participation in WINGS
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