Title:
Tales from the TRACON - Eddie Trujillo - Chicago 99s Aviation Expo 2026
Topic:
Driving in the IFR System in Busy Airspace: Analyzing Real-World IFR Scenarios
Speaker(s):
Eddie Truijillo, ATC Specialist, C90
Brief Description:
We will review a few real scenarios that have happened in the Chicago area. IFR vs VFR traffic, TCAS Resolution Alerts (RAs), Class B Airspace, phraseology, and other safety topics.
Speaker Bio:
Eddie Trujillo has been an FAA Air Traffic Controller for 20 years. He has been at Chicago TRACON since 2010 and previously spent five years at the Memphis ARTCC (Center). Eddie is the Chicago TRACON NATCA Training Rep and is a Private Pilot with an Instrument rating. Eddie is a loving husband and a father to three girls.
Select Number:
GL03141091
Location of Seminar:
Hilton Chicago/Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
Directions to Venue:
The Hilton Chicago/Northbrook is located south of Palatine Road (Willow Road) on the east side of Milwaukee Avenue.
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Seating:
350
seats at the facility,
320
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Greater Chicago FSDO FAASTeam GL-03
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This event is organized, prepared, advertised, and presented by the volunteer efforts of the members of the Chicago Area Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, Inc, the International Organization of Women Pilots. Our intention is to provide quality educational content to improve and enhance the pilots' proficiency in our area, and to provide their non-pilot passengers with the knowledge to increase their comfort on flights with their pilots.
Acronyms - IFR-Instrument Flight Rule; VFR-Visual Flight Rule; TRACON-Terminal Radar Approach Control; NATCA-National Air Traffic Controllers Association; TCAS-Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
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, 63, 64
National Project:
In-person Safety Outreach to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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