Title:
PWK ATC Bedtime Stories - Aaron Barclay CFI/CFII ATC Controller - June Safety Meeting by CEPA
Topic:
PWK Bedtime Stories: Navigating Airspace, Approaches, and ATC
Speaker(s):
Aaron Barclay, CFI/CFII, ATC Approach Controller
Brief Description:
Whether you’re dodging the O’Hare “shelf” or trying to squeeze in one last practice approach before the sun goes down, flying out of Chicago Executive can feel like a high-stakes thriller. Join us as we crack open the “Big Book of PWK Bedtime Stories” to learn how to keep your flight from becoming a cautionary tale. We’ll dive into the nuances of our local airspace, the “to call or not to call” dilemma, and the secret language of asking for favors in a busy corridor. From the best way to file your flight plan to those legendary “did he really just say that?” moments. Come for the survival tips on who to call and when. Let’s ensure your next trip ends with a smooth landing and not a phone number.
Speaker Bio:
Aaron Barclay, CFI/CFII and ATC Approach Controller, is a Chicago native and a 2007 Embry-Riddle graduate. Aaron has been a C90 Approach Controller in the radar room since 2008 and a CFI/I since 2012. When he isn’t managing the arrivals, he is actively instructing and flying with the Naperville Flying Club (LL10).
Select Number:
GL03144479
Location of Seminar:
Harper College - Prospect Heights
1375 S Wolf Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Directions to Venue:
This meeting runs from 19:00 to 21:00 (2 hours).
Harper College, Prospect Heights campus, sits on the east side of Wolf Rd., about ¼ mile south of Chicago Executive Airport. There’s plenty of parking available.
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Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
100
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Great Chicago FSDO, FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The purpose of the CEPA Safety Education Program is to promote flying, proficiency, and safety and create a community of pilots willing to share their perspectives, provide recognition, foster communications, promote safety, and build proficiency in instrument flying. Please participate in this excellent forum where we think through the various options from the comfort of your chair, firmly on the ground... before it is you sitting in the cockpit!
We meet monthly when pilots (and would-be pilots) network and share knowledge and experiences to keep our heads in the game.
If you aren't yet a member of CEPA, please consider joining. Your dues help pay for these Safety Seminars.
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 1
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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