Title:
Mid Island Monthly Safety Seminar June 2025 Proper WX Planning and Forecasting
Topic:
Proper WX Planning and Forecasting
Speaker(s):
Bill Korbel – Retired USAF and New12 LI Meteorologist, Cirrus Pilot Proficiency Program Instructor, Comm IFR
Brief Description:
You are invited to an exclusive safety workshop on Proper WX Planning and Forecasting. At this 2 hour informative briefing we will discuss step by step planning gathering and understanding the information needed for a safe flight, and then we’ll look at a sample flight where wx will have a big impact, plus much more. Pilots need to make good decisions, and only you can choose to be a safe pilot.
Select Number:
EA11135991
Location of Seminar:
Mid Island Air Service, Inc.
101 Hering Dr
MacArthur Airport
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Directions to Venue:
Mid Island Air Service Hangar, MacArthur Airport, 101 Hering Drive, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
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Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
93
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam - Farmingdale FSDO FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Sponsored by: Arnold Panzer MD AME, and Why Fly Alone.com
FREE MONTHLY Aviation Seminar Series
HOSTS: Mid Island Air Service & FAA Safety Team http://www.midislandair.com www.FAASafety.gov
JUN 14, 2025
Proper WX Planning and Forecasting
.. Step by step how to look at the weather for the flight.
.. You don’t have to be a meteorologist to gather and understand information needed for safe flight.
.. The trick is to figure out what are the most important aspects and concentrate on them.
.. We will look at a sample flight …. a typical XC trip of 400 nm. in which wx will have a big impact.
.. We will discuss what is needed for the best possible info for decision making.
Bill Korbel – Retired USAF and New12 LI Meteorologist, Cirrus Pilot Proficiency Program Instructor, Comm IFR
By attending this seminar, and others like it, you can become part of the FAA Pilot Proficiency Award Program [also known as WINGS] by participating in a recurrent training program. This program was expanded in 2008 and developed for a higher level of safety by employing consistent recurrent training, which has been identified as a major factor in reducing General Aviation [GA] accident rates.
Remember, as part of this seminar program, WINGS is designed to help keep you safe, and by participating and staying WINGS current you may maintain a valid Flight Review. We appreciate your participation in this event.
Do you know your limitations? The seminar will also direct your attention to the Mid Island Personal Limitations Checklist to help teach “situational awareness " through the experiences of other pilots . . . help develop good judgment, . . . . and better understand what's legal vs. what's safe and smart.
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:
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP
National Project:
Flight School Meeting
Additional Event Documents:
