Title:
Severe Clear Mountain Wave Ice and Inadvertent IMC
Topic:
Mountain Wave Awareness and ADM for GA Pilots in Severe Clear Conditions
Speaker(s):
Ryan Robinson, CFI
Brief Description:
Ryan Robinson, a Sopwith Camel Flying Club member and CFI, will share insights about mountain wave, ice and inadvertent IMC.
Pilots often launch into “severe clear” conditions believing the route is benign because every METAR is green. In Utah’s terrain, this can be dangerously misleading. This seminar teaches how to detect mountain wave, turbulence, and icing before launch, even when surface conditions appear perfect. Using a real aircraft (PA-28-180) and a real route (CNY-KSVR via Soldier Summit), participants will learn to interpret winds aloft, interpolate crest-level wind, read a forecast sounding, evaluate G-AIRMETs, and set hard personal gates for launch, ridge entry, escape, and diversion. Pilots will be able to make and defend a go/no-go decision and articulate a clear escape plan for inadvertent IMC or wave-induced downdrafts.
Select Number:
NM07146133
Location of Seminar:
SLC Airport Activities and Training Center
1911 North 2200 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Directions to Venue:
Proceed through the vehicle gate into the parking lot on the south side of the facility. Enter the main doors from the south side.
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Seating:
80
seats at the facility,
50
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
SLC-FSDO FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thank you to Salt Lake Airports for the use of their facility!
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 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Safety Promotion Outreach for Pilots
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