Title:
Where Can I Fly My Drone? Drone Operations in Wichita Kansas Airspace
Topic:
Safe operation of drones in the greater Wichita, Kansas area.
Speaker(s):
Dwight Roberts
Brief Description:
Drone operations continue to grow as more uses for drones continue to be found. Wichita airspace is one of the more complex Class C airspace that exists in the US due to the numerous airports within a 20 nautical mile radius of Eisenhower Airport (formerly known as Midcontinent). These airports include one major Air Force Base and two busy general aviation fields. In addition, Wichita Approach handles traffic within a 45 mile radius of Eisenhower. The airspace around all of these airports is either Class C, Class D, or Class E.
Drones are growing in use throughout the world, and particularly in the Wichita airspace. Air traffic in the greater Wichita area includes not only general aviation, but also military aircraft, commercial, and non-commercial aircraft, as well as extensive flight training and non-commercial flights.
While see and avoid is usually the rule for manned vehicles, it is necessary for drone pilots to be aware and adhere to the rules of flying in the congested Wichita airspace.
Select Number:
CE07141111
Location of Seminar:
Jabara Airport Wichita, KS EAA Chapter 88
3612 N Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67226
Directions to Venue:
EAA Chapter 88 Clubhouse, 3612 N Webb Road, Wichita, KS 67226
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KAAO
Seating:
75
seats at the facility,
73
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam Wichita, KS
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Drone operations continue to increase around the US. Wichita, KS has a complex airspace which restricts drone operations over about 75% of the city. During this outreach event, the FAA Safety Team wants to familiarize pilots of the vast array and number of aircraft that the dozen plus airports in the Wichita area with drone operations, and bring these pilots into contact with drone pilots (operators). Drone pilots have the same responsibility for the safe operations of their aircraft just as any other pilot in the National Airspace System.
This seminar will also cover the dangers that drones pose to conventional aircraft, and the particular hazards that drones pose to glider, hot air balloon, and skydiver operations. Due to the small size of most of these drones, even pilots of powered aircraft are vulnerable to drone operations in the National Airspace System.
During this webinar we take a deep dive into the Wichita area airspace, we examine where drones can safely operate, and how drone pilots can request operating at altitudes and areas where altitude restrictions are otherwise not allowed. We also will cover areas where recreational drone pilots can operate within the Wichita area,
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 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Collision Avoidance Activity-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
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