Title:
NAFI 2025 - Why Good Pilots Make Bad Decisions - At the PPC Education Center
Topic:
Workload Equation: Why Good Pilots Make Bad Decisions Under Pressure
Speaker(s):
Dr. Piortr Dlugiewicz
Brief Description:
First spotlighted in aviation by NASA researchers during the 1970s – 80s, mental workload and its ties to training and performance now sits at the heart of human-factors science. Much as “energy management” clarified stick-and-rudder flying, reframing cockpit events through the lens of overall, mental, and cognitive workload exposes patterns that standard instructor approaches miss. In this session, we’ll unpack how stress, fatigue, skill, and knowledge interact to raise or relieve cockpit workload, and we’ll translate the theory into hands-on strategies you can apply tomorrow. You’ll leave with a practical pilot’s toolkit that turns “manage your workload” from a cliché into a concrete, trainable discipline.
PRESENTED DURING THE EAA AIRVENTURE FLY-IN. NO FEE FOR THE NAFI PRESENTATIONS, BUT AN ENTRANCE FEE IS REQUIRED BY EAA AIRVENTURE TO ENTER THE GROUNDS.
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Select Number:
EA13138156
Location of Seminar:
PPC Education Center
3000 Poberezny Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Directions to Venue:
The PPC Education Center is connected to the EAA Aviation Museum.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KOSH
Seating:
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Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Dr. Piotr Dlugiewicz is the founder and head of training at Imagine Flying, based in Jacksonville, Florida, and Imagine Flying Europe, based in Antwerp, Belgium—training organizations specializing in Part 61 independent Cirrus Vision Jet instruction. With over 15 years of experience as a Platinum Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot, he brings a wealth of knowledge to technically advanced aircraft pilot training. He was solely responsible for establishing the factory pilot training program for the Cirrus Vision Jet in Europe, becoming the first certified non-U.S. Vision Jet pilot and instructor globally.
NAFI would like to thank EAA for making the theater and space in the EAA Pilot Proficiency Center available for NAFI's presentations, member and pilot support during EAA AirVenture 2025.
NAFI is the National Association of Flight Instructors and is the largest association dedicated exclusively to flight instruction. NAFI’s vision is ‘Safer pilots through flight instruction excellence.’ NAFI’s mission throughout its 58-year history is to promote flight instruction excellence with education, mentorship, and advocacy. This is accomplished by providing instructors with tools and resources that help them deliver the best professional training and service possible. Anyone may join NAFI to take advantage of the many educational and flight tools, products, and discounts available. www.nafimentor.org. contact nafi@nafimentor.org 866-806-6156
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 Master Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
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