Title:
Hidden in the Clouds - What Accidents Teach Us About Weather
Topic:
Weather's Role in Accident Investigations
Brief Description:
This presentation will feature relevant weather examples highlighted in real-world accident scenarios. Tips to improve weather knowledge in forecasts and observations will also be discussed, as well as a review of weather products and applications that pilots may be unaware of.
Select Number:
EA39139769
Location of Seminar:
Total Flight Solutions
440 Airport Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
Directions to Venue:
Second floor of Total Flight Solutions Hangar. Classroom is in the back of the hallway.
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Seating:
30
seats at the facility,
16
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Paul Suffern is a senior meteorologist investigator for the NTSB. He has been with the NTSB since January 2011 serving in the Office of Aviation Safety. He has served as a meteorologist investigator in more than 1,000 accidents, including Spaceship 2, Asiana flight 214 in San Francisco, and several hundred general aviation accidents in the United States and around the world. He holds a B.S. in Meteorology and M.S. in Atmospheric Science from North Carolina State University. Before serving with the NTSB, he worked as a forecaster for the National Weather Service in Juneau, Alaska.
Donuts and coffee will be provided
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:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
Additional Event Documents:
