Title:
Emergencies Are Analog
Topic:
Pilot Decision-Making and Risk Management During In-Flight Emergencies.
Speaker(s):
James Warmkessel
Brief Description:
In-flight emergencies do not always present as clear, single-system failures. Many develop gradually and involve incomplete information, multiple indications, and competing priorities.
This seminar will explore practical decision-making during abnormal and emergency situations, including how pilots evaluate evolving problems, prioritize actions, and manage workload when systems do not behave exactly as we would expect. The discussion will focus on real-world judgment, the effective use of checklists, and maintaining situational awareness as conditions change.
Select Number:
WP15142571
Location of Seminar:
West Valley Flying Club
1901 Embarcadero Rd
Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Directions to Venue:
This event will be held in the West Valley Flying Club conference room. From Highway 101, head east toward the bay and turn left just after the golf course. West Valley Flying Club is the second driveway on the right. Overflow parking is available in the golf course parking lot.
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Seating:
45
seats at the facility,
34
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Presenter: James Warmkessel, CFI, CFII, MEI, and FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate holder. James is an aircraft owner based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has published numerous articles in Aviation Safety magazine on topics including emergency management, risk assessment, and practical airmanship. He is also the creator and host of the Aviation Story podcast (avstry.com), which features interviews with pilots and the lessons they have learned from their aviation experiences.
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
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