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Title:
EAA Ch 579 Monthly IMC/VMC Club
Topic:
Pilot Techniques to Mitigate Weather and Other Flight Issues While Flying within the National Airspace System
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 7, 2026, starting at 19:00 Central Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Chuck Newell Pres EAA Ch 579, Nate Johns CPC
Brief Description:

Using scenario based discussion techniques, this Seminar will feature a detailed discussion on the various critical Pilot decisions that are necessary to land safely while flying in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) or Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) or a combination of both weather conditions from both a Pilot and Controller's perspective with emphasis on FAA Topic of the Month - Angle of Attack Awareness. Anyone with the desire to enhance their flying confidence from this FAASTeam Seminar are encouraged to attend and participate.

Due to the lively discussions within our Seminars we try to maintain a 2 hour limit.

Select Number:
GL03143044
Location of Seminar:
Aurora Municipal (KARR) / Sugar Grove IL
43W624 US30
JA Aviation Classroom
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Directions to Venue:

Auto or Aircraft GPS to Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR) - JA Aviation Classroom - Shown on Google Maps as Northrop Aviation Academy.

For Auto traffic: First opportunity to turn LEFT upon entering Airport Property off of US 30.

For Aircraft traffic: Request taxi to JA Aviation - Park as far as you are able to the South Building that will be located passenger’s side of plane. Walk through Driveway; looking for 1st man entry door


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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KARR
Seating:
40 seats at the facility, 37 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Greater Chicago FSDO – FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Gary M Budzak
Phone: (630) 267-1323
gmbkb@comcast.net
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Greater Chicago FSDO - FAASTeam thanks JA  Aviation for this venue and all of Members of EAA Ch 579 and a Volunteer Air traffic Center Controller for his and their generous time to Sponsor and make this event a success.

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:
Basic WINGS
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP 44, 52, 63
National Project:
WINGS
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