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Title:
The Schiff Show - The Day The Music Died - Lessons From a Legendary Tragedy
Topic:
Reflecting On History’s Poignant Lessons When Mission Urgency Overcomes Good Aeronautical Decision Making
Date and Time:
Thursday, September 11, 2025, starting at 19:00 Central Daylight Time (17:00 PDT; 18:00 MDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Friday, September 12, 2025 00:00 GMT)
Speaker(s):
Brian Schiff
Brief Description:

Join The Schiff Show for a compelling episode as we delve into the tragic February 3, 1959, plane crash that claimed the lives of rock and roll legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson. Taking off from Clear Lake, Iowa, during the Winter Dance Party Tour, the Beechcraft Bonanza crashed shortly after takeoff amid poor weather conditions.

This tragedy, immortalized as "The Day the Music Died," was the result of several critical factors, including the pilot’s lack of an instrument rating and inclement weather. In this episode, we analyze the lessons learned from the crash investigation, revealing how gaps in pilot training and weather preparedness contributed to shaping aviation safety reforms.

Tune in to explore how this historic event continues to resonate today—both in music history and in the ongoing quest for safer skies..

Select Number:
CE03139188
Webinar Information
Registration is not required. After viewing the program, WINGS Credit is earned immediately upon successful completion of a short quiz. The link to that quiz is on the page noted below.
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Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Contact Information:
WINGS Industry Network
Phone: 314-787-7454
john@teipen.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

CAPTAIN BRIAN SCHIFF Presenter and Instructor

Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus A320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft. His total flying time is over 21,000 hours.

He is a Gold Seal flight instructor and FAASTeam Representative and holds several flight instructor ratings. He is recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to teach in a way that simplifies complex procedures and concepts. He has been actively instructing since earning his flight and ground instructor certificates in 1985. Schiff also has been an FAA-designated examiner.

He attended San Jose State University, and earned his B.S. degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his M.S. Degree in Aviation Safety from the University of Central Missouri. He regularly teaches and conducts seminars about aviation safety and techniques to student and professional pilots.

CLICK HERE to learn more on Captain Schiff's Website!

 

SPONSORED by AVEMCO

For decades, Avemco Insurance Company has been an advocate for pilot safety by promoting and sponsoring continuous pilot training and learning. One of their initiatives has been to reward pilots who actively participate to be more proficient with savings on their insurance premium through the Avemco Safety Rewards Program.

Safe pilots save by earning new ratings, getting recurrent training, participating in the FAASTeam WINGS Program, and listening to safety podcasts like ours and other Avemco-recognized courses and training. Call 800-276-5199 for a free quote or visit avemco.com/schiffshow today. Don’t forget to tell them The Schiff Show sent you for an automatic 5% off!

 

ABOUT THE SCHIFF SHOW

The Schiff Show is a monthly aviation education variety show hosted by Captain Brian Schiff and sponsored by AVEMCO. It is offered for FAA WINGS credit.  Brian will discuss a specific theme across five program segments on the second Thursday of each month. The themes will be chosen from a hit list of common accident causes. Each episode will be one hour long and focus on a particular causal accident factor and will include the following segments:

  • Accident Review
  • Regulatory Review
  • Training Topic
  • Technology Tips and Tricks
  • Knowledge and Trivia Questions
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
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