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Title:
Tailwheel Safety Seminar
Topic:
Tailwheel Safety - Understanding the Airplane That Keeps You Honest
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 16, 2026, starting at 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Tedra Derkovitz and Greg Barnhard (both airline pilots, flight instructors, and tailwheel owners)
Brief Description:

A dynamic safety seminar exploring the unique characteristics of tailwheel aircraft, brought to life through real-world accident case studies. While especially valuable for tailwheel pilots, this session is open to anyone eager to deepen their understanding and join an engaging, high-energy discussion on the art and discipline of taildragger operations.

 

Select Number:
EA23144388
Location of Seminar:
Dunkirk Airport
3389 Middle Road
Hangar 4
Dunkirk, NY 14048
Directions to Venue:

Fly in and park on the main ramp, or drive in and park in the FBO Centric Aviation lot. Hangar 4 is the navy and white hangar next to the open grass lot. Follow signs from FBO to hangar.

 


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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  DKK
Seating:
40 seats at the facility, 39 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
EA23 FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Tedra Derkovitz
Phone: 716-771-8641
tderkovitz@yahoo.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Flying in?  There's ramp space next to the hangar.

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:
WINGS
Additional Event Documents: