Title:
General Aviation Operations Over Water
Topic:
GA Ops Over Water - Survival Techniques, Equipment, and Strategies
Brief Description:
- Basic survival knowledge and equipment can greatly improve chances of surviving after a ditching.
- Pilots should plan for the shortest possible overwater routes and fly at higher altitudes to increase gliding distance.
- GA Passengers and crew should wear Personal Flotation Devices while flying over water.
- When flying to or over remote areas consider 406 MHz personal locator beacons and or satellite phones.
- The most important factor in survival success is the will to survive. .
Select Number:
SO15138017
Location of Seminar:
Arthur Dunn Air Park
480 North Williams Ave
Classroom in Bldg. 10
Titusville, FL 32796
Directions to Venue:
From I-95 exit 220 turn east on Garden Street (406) approximately three miles, turn left on North Williams Ave. approximately 1 mile on the left. In building 10 we will meet in the class room.
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Seating:
30
seats at the facility,
24
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Orlando FSDO FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This topic will be presented the first Wednesday of the month at EAA Chapter 866 meeting and the first Saturday of the month after the breakfast.
Bring your family, friends, airplane and your appetites! This brief safety brief will be informative and tasty! This WINGS safety event will follow the monthly EAA Chapter 866 "Smilin Jack" pancake breakfast. The BREAKFAST IS NOT MANDATORY. The WINGS safety briefing is free. However, WINGS program participation is of interest to your aviation insurer and helps bring down your premium, adds to your proficiency and counts toward a flight review!
Data shows that pilots who participate in the WINGS program are involved in fewer accidents and incidents because of improved aviation knowledge and pilot proficiency. A Phase of WINGS equals a flight review. Additionally, some aviation insurers offer discounts to pilots who participate. If you have any questions about the WINGS program, talk to your local FAA Safety Team Representatives.
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:
NPP 13, 14, et al
National Project:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
Additional Event Documents: