Topic:
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) Awareness and Over Reliance on Automation
Speaker(s):
Erik Petschauer, Justin Green
Brief Description:
Controlled flight into Terrain (CFIT) is one of the scariest and deadliest form of aviation accidents.The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) study of General Aviation CFIT Accidents revealed over reliance on automation as a precursor to some mishap events. They found that automation use contributed to VMC and IMC accidents in day and night flight conditions. Awareness of automation limitations and pilot proficiency in flying with and without automation are key to safe flight operations.
Please join us as we go over some helpful information to prevent these events from happening.
Select Number:
EA05124706
Location of Seminar:
Cherry Ridge Airport Restaurant
30 Bomber Lane
Honesdale, PA 18431
Directions to Venue:
The event will be held in the dining room of the Cherry Ridge Airport Restaurant
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Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
38
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
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:
NPP15 CFIT
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
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