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Title:
Does a Helicopter Glide Better than an Airplane
Topic:
Can a Helicopter Glide
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 10:00 Central Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
McHenry 'Mac' Priestley, Nick Bettendorf
Brief Description:

What you always wondered about helicopters?

This 2 Hour Seminar is perfect for the airplane pilot that wants to know more about the capabilities of a helicopter. Have you ever gotten confused by a helicopter's traffic pattern in Class G Airspace? Do you fly a stabilized approach in your airplane......Do helicopters fly stabilized approaches? Have you ever heard of a Point-in-Space Instrument Approach? Get answers to all of these questions and more at this seminar. The presenter is a U.S. Navy Veteran (Fixed and Rotary-Wing), and Assistant Chief Pilot for a local Helicopter EMS provider. Believe it, or not, we are better pilots when we know more about different category aircraft.

Coffee and donuts are provided! Fly-in or drive-in! All are welcome!

Select Number:
GL13144409
Location of Seminar:
Lake Country Aviation (W11)
200 Main Street

Sullivan, WI 53178
Directions to Venue:

The Lake Country Aviation FBO is located in the large hangar on the main ramp at Lake Country Airport (W11)


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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  W11
Seating:
50 seats at the facility, 50 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
MCHENRY PRIESTLEY
Phone: (954) 857-3201
mpriestley@n2aviation.net
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

This seminar is sponsored by Lake Country Aviation and the Black Frog Grille in Sullivan Wisconsin.

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 3
Advanced WINGS
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Helicopter Safety Outreach
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