Title:
NAFI 2026 - Legally Right Fatally Wrong - The Hidden Dangers Inside the Rules
Topic:
Developing Habits That Prevent You From Being Both Legally Right and Dangerously Negligent
Brief Description:
Pilots work hard to stay current, compliant, and “by the book"—yet accident reports and enforcement cases are full of pilots who did exactly that and still ended up in a disaster or legal trouble. This presentation examines how strictly following the rules can gradually lead you into operational situations that are legally acceptable but tactically dangerous. Through real-world scenarios, we will examine traps such as flying to legal weather minimums, stretching fuel within regulatory limits, operating at the edge of personal minimums, and trusting training checkboxes rather than genuine proficiency and airmanship. I will also explore how these same “legal” decisions impact outcomes with investigators, insurers, and attorneys. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for going beyond mere compliance: recognizing when the law says “OK,” but risk management should say “No,” and developing habits that prevent you from being both legally compliant and dangerously negligent.
Select Number:
EA13145325
Location of Seminar:
NAFI Professional Development Center
Wittman Regional Airport
Booth 354
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Directions to Venue:
Booth 354, east of hangar B - just behind the Garmin booth, white tent with a huge NAFI logo.
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Seating:
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Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Brian Schiff is an airline captain with over 21,000 flight hours and holds multiple type ratings, including the Airbus A320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and Gulfstream V. His aviation career spans general aviation, corporate flying, and airline operations. A Gold Seal Flight Instructor, FAA Safety Team Representative, and former FAA Designated Examiner, Brian has been actively instructing since 1985 and is recognized for his ability to simplify complex procedures for pilots at all experience levels.
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 59-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.
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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:
Safety Promotion Outreach for Pilots
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