Title:
NAFI 2026 - Making an Informed IFR Weather Go/No-Go Decision
Topic:
This Presentation Will Utilize a Case Study with Actual Weather Data to Demonstrate a Method to Make the Go/No Go Decision
Brief Description:
With the advent of Foreflight, Aviationweather.gov and a myriad of other weather tools, there has never been more data available to make the Go/ No Go weather decision. While a quick review of Foreflight’s briefing output for local VFR flights may be sufficient, making the IFR decision, during dynamic weather, can add to the complexity of making the Go/No Go decision. This presentation will utilize a case study, with actual weather data, to demonstrate a method to make the Go/No Go decision. This method enables the pilot to capture key weather data, including cross-checking ForeFlight and Aviationweather.gov to make a comprehensive weather decision. A visual 3- strike rule will aid in making this all-important decision.
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Select Number:
EA13145326
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):
Air Corgi Flight Technologies was formed after Dean wrapped up his professional career in engineering and manufacturing. Dean has worked for Ford Motor Company, Vice President- Hawker Beechcraft Aircraft, Director- John Deere, and Strategic Chief Engineer Parker Aerospace, Dean has earned an ATP (SEL/MEL), CFI-I (SEL/MEL), and SF50 Type Rating. He also spent a brief period in the SkyWest First Officer program. He then moved into a flight instructing role at Elevate Aviation in Salt Lake City. At Elevate, he was a Cirrus Training Center Instructor (TCI) focused on clients seeking instrument training in the Cirrus SR2X series of aircraft. He later became typed in the SF50 Vision Jet, providing professional pilot services to their clients.
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.
Equal Access Information:
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Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Safety Promotion Outreach for Pilots
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