Title:
Understanding Weather for Pilots with the National Weather Service San Francisco
Topic:
Understanding Bay Area Weather: Expert Insights from NWS Meteorologists
Speaker(s):
Rick Canepa and Sean Miller
Brief Description:
Join San Carlos Flight Center for an engaging seminar featuring NOAA weather specialists Rick Canepa and Sean Miller, as they delve into the process of creating aviation weather forecasts. Discover how atmospheric soundings influence cloud and fog formation, directly impacting aviation operations. Rick and Sean will also explore the critical role of aviation weather specialists, including how they:
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Compose Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs)
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Analyze local weather patterns
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Provide essential weather information for pilots
If you've ever been curious about how weather affects flying, this is the perfect opportunity to get insights from the experts. Bring your weather questions, and don’t miss out on this informative session—no need to be left in the fog!
Select Number:
WP15138110
Location of Seminar:
San Carlos Flight Center
795 Skyway Rd
Suite A
San Carlos, CA 94070
Directions to Venue:
This seminar will be in-person at San Carlos Flight Center located at 795 Skyway Rd, Suite A in San Carlos, California.
Transient parking is on the other side of the field at KSQL and is about a 15 minute walk to our office.
San Carlos Flight Center believes in the philosophy that a good pilot is always learning. Join us to master challenging ground topics, discover new flying destinations, fine-tune radio skills, and learn from industry professionals. With an active in-house speaker bureau and a growing guest-speaker base, we continue to schedule a wide variety of presentations, equipping you with the knowledge to operate more safely.
Join us to view our seminars in person at our facility in San Carlos, located at 795 Skyway Road, Suite A San Carlos, 94070. Seminars will be available to view in person at our facility in San Carlos for free.
Seating:
40
seats at the facility,
18
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Welcome to San Carlos Flight Center and our Safety Seminar Program.
San Carlos Flight Center believes in the philosophy that a good pilot is always learning. Join us to master challenging ground topics, discover new flying destinations, fine-tune radio skills, and learn from industry professionals. With an active in-house speaker bureau and a growing guest-speaker base, we continue to schedule a wide variety of presentations, equipping you with the knowledge to operate more safely.
We thank the National Weather Service staff that will be presenting this seminar.
Rick Canepa grew up in Massachusetts with an early interest in science, in particular meteorology. After graduating from high school he went to Vermont and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology at Lyndon State College in 1993. Rick began his NWS career in Helena, MT in 1995, then after the office closed 10 months later he transferred to NWS San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey, CA in late 1995. Rick returned to work in Montana at the NWS Billings office from 1999 to 2001. Rick then made his way back to the NWS San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey, CA office and has been working there since late 2001. Rick has over 30 years experience in aviation, marine, public and fire weather forecasting as a NWS meteorologist.
Join us to view our seminars in person at our facility in San Carlos, located at 795 Skyway Road, Suite A San Carlos, 94070. Seminars will be available to view in person at our facility in San Carlos for free.
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:
In-person Safety Outreach to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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