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Title:
Pilot in Command - Aircraft in Command
Topic:
Automation in Aviation and Who Controls the Aircraft
Date and Time:
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, starting at 19:00 Eastern Standard Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Dr Ian Blair Fries MD
Brief Description:

Discussion of how pilots and aircraft are communicating with one another in the automation environment.

Select Number:
SO15140633
Location of Seminar:
Hanger Meeting Room
2801 Flight Safety Drive

Vero Beach, FL 32963
Directions to Venue:

Flight Safety drive to Airport Gate behind Rosner Motorsport.


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KVRB
Seating:
40 seats at the facility, 38 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Phil Canal
Phone: (772) 492-9866
philcanal325@gmail.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

The seminar is a discussion on how aircraft and pilots are communicating with each other in this time of advanced automation and how decisions are made particularly in an emergency. Dr. Fries is an orthopedic surgeon, Senior HIMS AME, and former Air Force Flight Surgeon with over 7,000 hours as PIC.

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:
NPP52, et al
National Project:
In-person Safety Outreach to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents: