Title:
VFR into IMC Avoidance
Topic:
Avoiding VFR Flight Into IMC
Speaker(s):
Mark Chmieleski
Brief Description:
Each year pilots continue to inadvertently transition from visual flight rules (VFR) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)—a scenario commonly referred to as VFR into IMC. The consequences are often deadly. VFR into IMC remains the leading cause of weather-related aviation accidents annually with a staggering fatality rate of 86% in non-commercial fixed-wing aircraft. Notably, it's not just non-instrument-rated pilots who are affected; approximately one-third of these accidents involve instrument-rated pilots as well.
In this seminar we will explore the causes of VFR into IMC, strategies for avoidance, and the critical immediate actions to take if you inadvertently enter instrument conditions.
Participants will also receive two hours of simulator time in an FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) along with a comprehensive VFR into IMC training syllabus.
Select Number:
NM07137759
Location of Seminar:
Provo Terminal Building
1331 Sky Wy
Provo, UT 84601
Directions to Venue:
The seminar will be given upstairs in the Provo Airport terminal building. It is located at the south end of the terminal.
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
40
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
SLC-FSDO FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thank you to the Provo airport authority for allowing us to use this classroom!
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:
Local
National Project:
In-person Safety Outreach to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents: