Title:
Safety Seminar at PWK - Weather Investigation with Andy Miller CFI-AOPA Great Lakes Ambassador
Topic:
Weather is often blamed as the cause of accidents when, in reality, it’s poor decision making that’s the culprit.
Speaker(s):
Andy Miller, CFI
Brief Description:
AOPA Air Safety Institute Investigates Weather Accidents
Weather is often blamed as the cause of accidents when, in reality, it’s poor decision making that’s the culprit. Arm yourself to make the right weather choices at crucial moments before and during flight.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why getting the big weather picture is important
- How to improve your go/no-go decision-making process
- Tips to “weatherize” your mindset and avoid traps like flying VFR into IMC
- Why technology can be a great tool and your worst enemy in weather flying
Please register here only to attend in person. To register as a remote participant at: https://pwkpilots.org/remote-participant/
Presenter Bio:
Andy Miller, CFI, AOPA Great Lakes Ambassador.
Andy is AOPA’s You Can Fly Ambassador for the Great Lakes Region. He is a nationally recognized aviation educator; a lead representative in the FAA Safety Program, an IMC Club leader, and a member of both the National Association of Flight Instructors and the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators. He is also an aircraft owner and regularly flies Young Eagle and Angel Flight missions.
Andy is based in the Great Lakes and works with flying clubs, flight schools, aviation organizations, and secondary schools to increase the number of active pilots. You’ll often find him traveling to events and meetings in one of the AOPA's bright yellow "Reimaged Cessna 152s.”
Select Number:
GL03102013
Location of Seminar:
Ramada Plaza
1090 S Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
Directions to Venue:
From the north: South on Milwaukee Avenue, past Dundee, Hintz, to Ramada Plaza/Tap House Grill on your right.
From the south: North of Willow/Palatine, north of Hawthorne, Windy City building, turn left into Ramada Plaza/Tap House Grill.
By air: Park at Signature Flight Support FBO. Walk east on Tower Dr. to end of road at Milwaukee Avenue, turn right and proceed south to Ramada/Tap House Grill (ETE 10 minutes, 0.5 sm) or ask Signature for a ride.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KPWK
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
13
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Greater Chicago FSDO, FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Sponsored by Chicago Executive Pilots Association (CEPA) in association with the Greater Chicago FSDO (GL-03)
If you aren't a member of CEPA, please consider joining. Your dues help pay for these safety seminars.
NOTE: There is an IMC Club meeting prior to this one. Each has a separate registration. Please join us for both but be sure to register for both separately.
Prior to attending a safety seminar please review and abide by current CDC, State and Local health guidelines.
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:
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