Title:
Pro Tips on First Flights
Topic:
Risk Management for Experimental-Amateur-Built Aircraft, Major Alterations, and Annual/Condition Inspections
Speaker(s):
Eileen Bjorkman
Brief Description:
The presentation covers areas of potential risk and risk mitigation for the first several flights of homebuilt aircraft, any aircraft that has undergone significant maintenance or a major alteration, and aircraft after completing an annual or condition inspection. Bjorkman draws on her experience as an Air Force flight test engineer, general aviation pilot and aircraft owner, and builder of an RV-8 to provide not just tips but real-world examples of what can go wrong from first and early flights during test programs.
Select Number:
NM01146803
Location of Seminar:
Cascade Aviation
15290 Flightline Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
Directions to Venue:
Please enter through the main door and walk straight to the seminar room.
Seating:
80
seats at the facility,
75
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Albuquerque FSDO FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Eileen Bjorkman is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel with 700+ hours of flying time as a flight test engineer in 25 different types of military aircraft, primarily the F-4, F-16, C-130, and C-141. As a civilian pilot, she holds an Airline Transport Pilot rating and is a Certificated Flight Instructor with more than 2,000 hours of flying time. She previously owned an 8KCAB Super Decathlon and recently completed building an RV-8, flew the first flight, and completed Phase I testing. She is also the author of three books on aviation topics.
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
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Light Sport, Experimental, and Amateur Built Aircraft Owner/Builder Outreach
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