Title:
Automation In Flight - Using Your Autopilot
Topic:
Effective and Safe Use of Automation During Various Phases of Flight, Including Use of VNAV During Approaches
Speaker(s):
Jay Steffenhagen
Brief Description:
For our Feb EAA Chapter 92 meeting, join us for a seminar on making the best use of modern cockpit automation.
Automation - VNAV and Approach. The new generation of digital autopilots and navigators opens new options for vertical navigation and maneuvering for both visual and instrument approach. This seminar discusses autopilot operation and limitations in this new environment.
Discussion will include:
- Recommended operations;
- Use of Automation/Autopilot
- VNAV
- Approach techniques using modern avionics
Select Number:
WP05141110
Location of Seminar:
Irvine Ranch Water District HQ
15500 Sand Canyon Ave
Community Conference Room
Irvine, CA 92618
Directions to Venue:
On Sand Canyon Avenue between the 5 and 405. Corner of Sand Canyon and Waterworks Way. Turn LEFT after entering parking lot from Sand Canyon. If entering from Waterworks Way, continue through parking lot to SECOND building. Follow signs to Community Conference Room in 15500 Sand Canyon building.
Meeting will be approx 1.5 hours
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Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
55
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Effective and Safe use of Cockpit Automation - with Jay Steffenhagen
About our Speaker:
Jay Steffenhagen is an ATP and CFII. Jay has over 11,500 hours of flight time in airplanes, 6,000 of which is instruction given. Jay also instructs in a Redbird simulator. He focuses on Cirrus SR aircraft and the G1000. His personal airplane is a well-equipped Bonanza with a Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot and GTN navigators. Jay is also a long-time EAA Chapter 92 member, Young Eagles pilot and Flight Advisor.
SPONSORED BY: EAA CHAPTER 92, the DON TAYLOR, ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER; and the FAASTeam
NOTE: OUR MEETING LOCATION FOR ALL 2026 MEETINGS IS AT THE IRWD COMMUNITY ROOM AT 15500 SAND CANYON AVE IN IRVINE.
NOTE: This will be an in-person event at IRWD.
Hangar talk / refreshments 6:30 to 7 PM.
General membership meeting begins promptly at 7 PM
Program begins at approximately 7:15 PM.
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:
National Project:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
Additional Event Documents: