Title:
NAFI 2025 - AOA for Flight Instructors and GA Pilots - At the PPC Education Center
Topic:
AOA Can Be the Best, Most Intuitive “Energy” Instrument in the Cockpit
Brief Description:
The FAA recently encouraged the installation of AOA systems in GA aircraft to reduce loss of control mishaps, the primary cause of fatal mishaps in our community, that has remained stubbornly consistent since the NTSB database was established in 1962-63. As AOA systems become commonplace in General Aviation, flight instructors can benefit from lessons learned in other flying communities. Depending on design, a properly calibrated AOA system is the only instrument in the cockpit that provides “how hard the wing is working right now” information to the pilot, including key performance parameters. This brief focuses on how pilots apply AOA, not engineering concepts; and how AOA can be the best, most intuitive “energy” instrument in the cockpit.
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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EAA AIRVENTURE ADMISSIONS VISIT https://www.eaa.org/airventure
Select Number:
EA13138166
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):
Mike Vaccaro is a CFI/II/ME. He is an airline pilot, a retired USAF squadron commander, Fighter Weapons School instructor, Fighter Training Unit instructor and test pilot. He is part of the FlyONSPEED.org team, dedicated to reducing LOC mishaps and providing improved AOA and Energy Management resources to General Aviation.
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 Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
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