Event Details and Registration

This is something you either have never heard of or very seldom have. Numerous accidents involving fixed-wing aircraft have occurred as a result of helicopter wake turbulence. This session will explore the impact of helicopter wake turbulence on fixed-wing aircraft in both VFR and IFR environments. The participant will gain an understanding of how dangerous helicopter wake turbulence can be.

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

Booth 354, east of hangar B - just behind the Garmin booth, white tent with a huge NAFI logo.

Ned Parks' aviation roots date back to his cousin, Oliver Parks, who started the first certified aviation school in the US in 1927. Ned flew UH-1 helicopters in the Army and has run several full-service FBOs. He holds ATP/CFII and is rated in both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Ned is a FAASTeam member with 5,000+ flight hours. He owns Aegis 360 Consulting, a global provider of staff development services, business consulting, and strategy.

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.