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Title:
2026 LIT FSDO Annual Representative Training
Topic:
FAASTeam Annual Training
Date and Time:
Saturday, August 22, 2026, starting at 08:00 Central Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Multiple Speakers
Brief Description:

The LIT FSDO FAASTeam Representative Training is the required annual training event for FAASTeam Representatives and offers an engaging day focused on aviation safety, education, and outreach. Held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Ozarka College Mountain View Campus in Mountain View, Arkansas, the program includes presentations on general aviation maintenance, engine borescope use, human factors, drones/UAS, Arkansas accidents and incidents, and FAASTeam Representative roles and responsibilities. Attendees will also enjoy award presentations, valuable networking opportunities, and a post-training certificate presentation and hangar social at the ASI Hangar. This event is designed to inform, connect, and support participants while strengthening collaboration and promoting aviation safety.

Select Number:
SW11145612
Location of Seminar:
Ozarka College Mountain View Campus
1800 College Drive

Mountain View, AR 72560
Directions to Venue:

Follow signs to training room


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  7M2
Seating:
100 seats at the facility, 37 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Heather Metzler
Phone: (501) 749-2959
heather.metzler@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

FAA Safety Team Representative Training
August 21 & 22 Mountain View AR

Welcome Reception – Friday, August 21, starting at 5:00 at Anglers Peel’ em eat’um Shrimp + Beverages.


Saturday, August 22, Meeting Location – Ozarka College Mountain View Campus - 1800 College Drive, Mountain View, AR 72560


Date Saturday, August 22, 2026
Registration starts on Saturday at 8:00-8:30
See agenda below

 

Event Agenda

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Registration and Check-In

8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:40 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Award Presentations

8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Break

9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Is There a General Aviation Maintenance Crisis?
Lead FAASTeam Representative David Dow, LIT FSDO

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Lunch Break

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Engine Borescope Briefing
Tony Bergeron, Boar-A-Scope, LLC

12:15 p.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Break

12:25 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Human Factors: 1908 Wright Flyer Crash — What Can We Learn Today?
Heather Metzler, FAASTeam Program Manager, Ops, LIT FSDO

1:10 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Break

1:20 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Drone Discussion
Aviation Safety Technician, UAS Focal Point, LIT FSDO

1:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Break

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Review of Arkansas Accidents, Incidents, and Occurrences
Heather Metzler, FAASTeam Program Manager, Ops, LIT FSDO

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
FAASTeam Representative Roles, Responsibilities, and Key Information
Heather Metzler, FAASTeam Program Manager, Ops, LIT FSDO

3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Adjournment

Following Adjournment
Training Certificate Presentation and Hangar Social
ASI Hangar
400 Killian Lake Drive
Mountain View, AR 72560

Special Thanks to ASI

We sincerely thank ASI for their generous sponsorship and for hosting this year’s annual training event, certificate presentation, and hangar social. Their continued support, hospitality, and commitment to aviation safety and education are greatly appreciated and help make this event possible.


****Training Certificate Presentation and Hangar Social Following Training at ASI Hangar 400 Killian Lake Drive, Mountain View, AR 72560****


Questions or if you are flying in please contact Beau Hardison  c 870-270-6007 o 870-269-6007

 

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:
Basic WINGS
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
AMT
1 Hour Total for AMT
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Oversight of FAASTeam Representatives
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  SW11145612F.pdf