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Title:
AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Seminar
Topic:
The Air Safety Institute Sits Down With Tim Lebaron From the NTSB
Date and Time:
Thursday, April 16, 2026, starting at 10:00 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Mike Ginter-SVP of AOPA Air Safety Institute, Tim LeBaron-NTSB Director of Aviation Safety
Brief Description:

Join Mike Ginter, SVP of AOPA Air Safety Institute, and Tim LeBaron, NTSB Director of Aviation Safety, in a roundtable on aviation safety trends. This event will feature a behind-the-scenes look at how the NTSB Aviation Investigation branch is organized and conducts investigations.

Accident Investigations topics covered will include:

  • Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT)
  • Weather
  • Aeronautical decision-making

This event is part of the SUN n' Fun Aerospace Expo and does not require preregistration. This listing is for FAA WINGS CREDIT ONLY.

Select Number:
EA07142578
Location of Seminar:
SUN n' Fun Aerospace Expo
3875 Pipkin Rd.
AOPA Tent
Lakeland, FL 33811
Directions to Venue:

*Important*—While the seminar is free, there is an admission and parking fee for the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo. For details, go to: https://flysnf.org/tickets/buy-tickets/

Use 3875 W Pipkin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811 for GPS, which will get you to Lot 1 General Parking (main entrance). The AOPA Sun 'n Fun tent will be located on Laird Blvd. across from the FAA building. The AOPA program pavilion is at the rear of the AOPA tent. Signs will be present to guide you.

This event is first come, first served with 135 chairs available.

For more details, go to: https://flysnf.org/attend/driving-in/

There is no pre-registration on the FAA site for this event. SPANS for WINGS credit only.


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KLAL
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Claire Urban
Phone: (301) 695-2322
claire.urban@aopa.org
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

This event is sponsored by AOPA Air Safety Institute

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:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
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