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Title:
Before the Blades Turn Evaluating Your Operating Environment
Topic:
Evaluating the Operational Enviroment
Date and Time:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, starting at 10:45 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Kathryn Wright
Brief Description:

The safest flights begin long before engine start. Whether operating from an airport, helipad, beach, or mountaintop, this session explores practical methods for auditing fixed infrastructure and austere sites, identifying hazards, and managing the effects of downwash and outwash to protect people, aircraft, and surrounding operations.  

 

 

Select Number:
EA27146447
Location of Seminar:
Hyatt Regency Orange County
11999 S Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
Main Conference room
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Directions to Venue:

Main Conference Room, Hayatt Regency Ornge County

VAI Air Tour Safety Conference

There is a cost for this event. Attendees must register and pay for Air Tour Safety Conference  attendance by visiting the VAI link below:

https://verticalavi.org/events/air-tour-safety-conference/

 


Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
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Sponsoring Division:
N/A
Contact Information:
Gregory Brown
Phone: 703-302-8479
education@verticalavi.org
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

These presentations are offered at VAI Air Tour Safety Conference

There is a cost for this event. Attendees must register and pay for Air Tour Safety Conference attendance by visiting the VAI link below:

https://verticalavi.org/events/air-tour-safety-conference/

This presentation is part of the Air Tour. These sessions are free for all registered Air Tour Safety Conference 2026 attendee and exhibitors

 

 

 

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:
Helicopter Safety Outreach
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