Title:
AirVenture 2026 Forum - How to Talk to ATC
Topic:
This seminar will focus on the various ATC services available and how to ask for them.
Speaker(s):
Heather McNevin - Minnesota State University, Mankato
Brief Description:
Does the idea of talking to ATC stress you out? You’re not alone! This seminar will focus on the various ATC services available and how to ask for them. We will also discuss issues facing the National Airspace System now as it adapts to changing technology and rules. Whether VFR or IFR, you can make the most of operating in the system. We will discuss VFR flight following, flight plans, picking up IFR, canceling IFR, filing PIREPs, handling weather, traffic avoidance, and more!???????
- Learn ATC services available, and their limitations
- Be a good aviation citizen – learn how to file PIREPs, monitor 121.5, and maximize safety
- How to say what you are asking for in “ATC Speak”
- Use your callsign – every time!
- Brevity / good phraseology is important
WINGS credit available!
To receive WINGS credit fill out attendance sheet available at the Forum entrance.
Select Number:
AFS0144450
Location of Seminar:
FAA Safety Center/EAA AirVenture
3110 Knapp Street
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Directions to Venue:
The FAA Safety Center is centrally located on the EAA AirVenture grounds on the South side of the control tower. We are the large tan building with the rooftop deck facing the runway. Forums entrance is on the west side of the building.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KOSH
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
FAA Safety Forums, at the Safety Center, run daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15p.m.
Adjacent FAA Exhibit Hall open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
FAA Safety Forums, at the Seaplane Base, run daily from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
PRESENTED DURING THE EAA AIRVENTURE FLY-IN. NO FEE FOR THE FORUM, BUT AN ENTRANCE FEE IS REQUIRED BY EAA AIRVENTURE TO ENTER THE GROUNDS.
For more information on EAA AIRVENTURE admissions, visit www.eaa.org
See additional information below:
EAA AirVenture FAA Forum Schedule
https://bit.ly/FAA_Forums
WINGS credit available!
To receive WINGS credit fill out attendance sheet available at the Forums entrance.
CURRENT EAA AIRVENTURE FLY-IN NOTAM IS MANDATORY FOR FLYING INTO AIRVENTURE.
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:
Any other Airworthiness task not covered in the NPP
Additional Event Documents:
