Title:
Automation in Flight - Using Your Autopilot
Topic:
Effective and Safe Use of Automation During Various Phases of Flight, Including Use of VNAV During Approaches
Speaker(s):
Jay Steffenhagen
Brief Description:
Automation - VNAV and Approach. The new generation of digital autopilots and navigators opens new options for vertical navigation and maneuvering for both visual and instrument approaches. This seminar discusses autopilot operation and limitations in this new environment.
Discussion will include:
- Recommended operations
- Use of automation/autopilot
- Vertical Navigation
- Approach techniques with modern avionics
Jay Steffenhagen is an ATP and CFI with over 11,500 hours of flight time in airplanes, 6,000 of which is instruction given. He also instructs in a Redbird simulator but focuses on Cirrus SR aircraft and the G1000. His personal airplane is a well-equipped Bonanza with a Garmin GFC500 digital autopilot and GTN navigators.
Select Number:
WP05141271
Location of Seminar:
Hangar 21
3815 W Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833
Directions to Venue:
Meeting room is the main facility for Hangar 21, where Magnolia Ave ends at Commonwealth Ave. This even will last approximately 1.5 hours.
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Seating:
150
seats at the facility,
142
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Event is sponsored by the Fullerton Airport Pilot Association. Web site is here: http://fullertonpilots.org
Please join us to help support these programs and all our activities on and around our airport!
A bratwurst or hot dog dinner will be served starting at 6PM. Come early for some hangar chatter before the meeting gets going!
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:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
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