Title:
Helicopter-Military-Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Operations in the New River Valley
Topic:
Diverse aircraft operations in the New River Valley, and strategies for wake turbulence and collision avoidance.
Speaker(s):
Marisa Palacio, Michael Fleming, Elizabeth Gilbert, Cecil McBride, Jason Hawk, Rex Purdue, Tombo Jones
Brief Description:
Speakers will discuss strategies for wake turbulence and collision avoidance, with an emphasis on helicopter and military operations in the New River Valley. The Director and Project Manager of the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech will introduce the Advanced Air Mobility Research Project. A Designated Pilot Examiner with more than 50 years of experience will conclude with "words of wisdom".
Select Number:
EA21138120
Location of Seminar:
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport
1601 Tech Center Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Directions to Venue:
Seminar will occur in the main terminal of the airport building. If flying in, access by walking from the main parking ramp to the steps that lead into the building. If driving, park in front of the building in the parking lot and enter through the main doors. There is ample parking available. Please contact Elizabeth Gilbert (egilbert@vt.edu; 540-392 1724) if further instructions or accommodations are needed.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KBCB
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
46
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
EA21 FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Refreshments (including pizza) will be provided starting at 6pm, and door prizes will be awarded throughout the event.
In addition to the FAASTeam, sponsors include Spark Aero, Michael Fleming and Marisa Palacio, Kurt Zimmerman, and Cecil McBride.
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:
Helicopter Safety Seminar
Additional Event Documents:
