According to the FAA, during a typical year there are around 40 CFIT accidents, about half of which are fatal.
Why do we keep flying into things?
During the seminar, we will review a few CFIT accidents and will discuss scenarios that are related to and causal of CFIT accidents including: VFR into IMC, Loss of Situational Awareness, Wire Strikes, IFR Procedural Mistakes, Distractions, and Unrealistic Aircraft Performance Expectation. We also will discuss how recent technology in the cockpit is helping to reduce CFIT accidents and what else we can do to reduce the incidents of CFIT.
Pilots of all experience levels are welcome including CFI’s, Student pilots, Newly Rated pilots, Experienced pilots, and Rusty pilots. Non-pilots that are interested in aviation and aviation safety are also encouraged to attend. The FAASTeam Seminars at KPCM are held as organized "Hangar Flying” with the focus on building a safety consciousness among pilots.
WINGS credit is available for this seminar. To receive WINGS credit for attending the seminar, please register at www.faasafety.gov. When you register for these seminars, you ensure that credit is correctly applied to you. When you attend the program, a WINGS sign-in sheet will be available at the registration desk. Completing the Wings sign-in sheet is what gets you WINGS credit for attending the event. Make sure you initial the sign-in sheet next to your name. You must have an email address to receive WINGS credit. If you do not currently have a www.faasafety.gov account, please create one as soon as possible after the seminar, make sure that you use the same email address for your account and to register for this event. If you did not register online, please write your name, email address and zip code on the blank roster sheet (make it easy to read, please).
Due to the limited number of seats available for the seminar, please register early.
CDC, State and Local Covid-19 guidelines must be followed.
Be Sure to get with your CFI and complete your WINGS Flight Credits