Title:
Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) Mountain Flying Ground School
Topic:
Mountain Flying Techniques / Operations to and from High Elevation Mountain Airports
Speaker(s):
Bill Dunn and Bill Standerfer
Brief Description:
Learn the basic skills to fly safely throughout the Rocky Mountains. Gain knowledge of safe mountain flying practices and high elevation operations from highly experienced Colorado mountain pilots. There is a fee for this 8-hour program. Additional course details, cost, and registration form can be found under the "mountain flying" menu at www.coloradopilots.org.
After viewing the online information, registration can be made only by contacting CPA at (808) 646-0612 or briesketv@icloud.com.
Select Number:
NM03138573
Location of Seminar:
'The Hangar' / Centennial Airport Authority Building
7565 S. Peoria St.
Unit D9
Englewood, CO 80112
Directions to Venue:
Ground school will be held in the Main Conference Room on the 1st Floor in the Centennial Airport (ACPAA) building. The signage on the outside of the building visible from the street says "THE HANGAR". Course details, cost, and registration form can be found under the "mountain flying" menu at www.coloradopilots.org.
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Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This is the real deal. For over 20 years the Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) has been providing this vital aviation safety program to local as well as airman from around the world.
Presented this year by mountain flying experts Bill Dunn and Bill Standerfer, this interactive course includes:
- Route planning in mountainous terrain
- Charting and other resources for the mountain pilot
- Mountain weather
- Limitations in aircraft and pilot performance at high elevation
- Density Altitude & High elevation operations
- Flight techniques used in mountainous terrain
- Communication & ATC considerations
- Survival overview
This all day ground school is from 8:30 to 5:00.
Refreshments will be provided. There is a fee for this 8-hour program. Additional course details, cost, and registration form can be found under the "Mountain Flying" menu at Colorado Pilots Association . After viewing the online information, Registration can be made only by contacting CPA at (808) 646-0612 or briesketv@icloud.com.
Seating is limited and this program is being offered on a first come, first served basis.
There are several easy options for lunch within a short distance.
Prior to attending a safety seminar please review and abide by current CDC, State and Local health guidelines.
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 1
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
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