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Title:
Do Not Learn by Accident - CFIT Can Hurt You!
Topic:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Is a Very Important Topic when Flying in Mountainous Terrain
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 30, 2026, starting at 12:00 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Marcellus Herrod, CFI
Brief Description:

At this seminar we will define the topic, review CFIT accident causal factors, recommend safety enhancements, and discuss preflight risk assessments along with best practices.

Select Number:
EA21144604
Location of Seminar:
Falwell Airport
4332 Richmond Highway

Lynchburg, VA 24501
Directions to Venue:

Falwell Airport is located 3 miles SE of Lynchburg, VA on US Route 460 East.  The physical address is 4332 Richmond Hwy (Route 460), Lynchburg, VA.  Upon exiting Route 460 East, park in the gravel parking lot in front of the airport terminal.  NOTE: If flying in, Runway 28 is closed for takeoff and Runway 10 is closed for landing.  This seminar will be held in the McLaren Corporation hanger.


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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  W24
Seating:
30 seats at the facility, 30 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
RIC FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Maurice Dacey
Phone: (804) 583-4743
Maurice.Dacey@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Special thanks to Mr. Roger Beck, the McLaren Corporation, and the 3 Amigos Flying Club.

 

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:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
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