Title:
NAFI 2026 - VFR to IMC - Decision Making Before the Accident Begins
Topic:
VFR to IMC Remains a Leading Cause of LOC and Learn Strategies on How You Can Avoid It
Brief Description:
A discussion of real-world risk factors, human factors, and practical mitigation strategies related to inadvertent VMC to IMC encounters.
PRESENTED DURING THE EAA AIRVENTURE FLY-IN. NO FEE FOR THE NAFI PRESENTATIONS, BUT AN ENTRANCE FEE IS REQUIRED BY EAA AIRVENTURE TO ENTER THE GROUNDS.
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Select Number:
EA13145343
Location of Seminar:
NAFI Professional Development Center
Wittman Regional Airport
Booth 354
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Directions to Venue:
Booth 354, east of hangar B - just behind the Garmin booth, white tent with a huge NAFI logo.
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Seating:
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Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Ean Sugarman is an ATP-rated flight instructor and former Senior Factory Instructor/Evaluator with Cirrus Aircraft, currently active as an independent instructor specializing in advanced avionics, IFR operations, and turbine transition training. He is also an FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Lead Representative and longtime NAFI member. Over the years, Ean has volunteered with NAFI at both AirVenture Oshkosh and Sun ’n Fun, including assisting with simulator/ATD instruction and booth operations. Ean also presented multiple FAASTeam safety seminars in both the Tampa and Orlando FSDO regions, which have consistently been very well received by attendees.
NAFI is the National Association of Flight Instructors and is the largest association dedicated exclusively to flight instruction. NAFI’s vision is ‘Safer pilots through flight instruction excellence.’ NAFI’s mission throughout its 59-year history is to promote flight instruction excellence with education, mentorship, and advocacy. This is accomplished by providing instructors with tools and resources that help them deliver the best professional training and service possible. Anyone may join NAFI to take advantage of the many educational and flight tools, products, and discounts available. www.nafimentor.org. Contact nafi@nafimentor.org 866-806-6156.
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:
Light Sport, Experimental, and Amateur Built Aircraft Owner/Builder Outreach
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