Title:
East Michigan Flight Standards District Office Monthly Safety Meeting November 2025
Speaker(s):
John Becker, Zach Ortiz, Pat Ryan
Brief Description:
Frosty Snow and Hard Water Popsicle's.
An education campaign emphasizing the hazards associated with General Aviation Flight Operations in winter.
Teaching Points:
- Pre-flight tasks and even the commute to the airport can take longer in winter so pilots are encouraged to allow extra time before and after each flight.
- Forced landings in snow often feature fewer and less severe injuries but survival on the ground depends on having survival knowledge, skill, and equipment.
- Pilots must accurately conduct thorough pre and post flight inspections including the aircraft surfaces are free of snow, ice, and frost contamination.
- Pilots should wear clothing appropriate for outdoor activity in the environment over which they’ll be flying.
- Essential survival gear should be carried on one’s person – not stowed in baggage compartments.
Today's presentations will take two hours.
Select Number:
GL23140300
Location of Seminar:
JDV Conference Room
6500 Highland Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
Directions to Venue:
Via personal vehicle - ample parking in terminal parking lot.
Fly-in: park on airport terminal ramp as directed by ATC.
Seating:
40
seats at the facility,
30
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thanks to Oakland County International Airport Management for use of the JDVCC room.
This seminar is expected to be no more than a total of 2 hours.
Please plan to attend and bring a friend.
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
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Topic of the Month
Additional Event Documents:
