Title:
AOPA 2026 seminar at Oshkosh AirVenture / Planes Trains and a Prop Strike
Topic:
Prop strikes are more common than you may know. Learn how PAVE, IMSAFE, and ADM played into our Presenter's recent incident.
Speaker(s):
Philip Mandel CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI
Brief Description:
CFI Philip Mandel set out for Oshkosh in 2025 in his Thorp T-18, but a midjourney prop strike, just two days before AirVenture, turned the trip into an unexpected adventure involving mechanical challenges, creative logistics, and a healthy dose of determination. He made it to AirVenture, but how? This engaging story highlights real-world decision-making, resourcefulness, and aircraft recovery.
Presenter Philip Mandel earned his private certificate in 1981 followed by instrument rating, commercial certificate, CFI, CFI-I, and MEI. He has owned airplanes ranging from a C-150 to a Piper Apache and is currently the proud owner of his tenth flying machine, a Thorp T-18. Philip is an active flight instructor based at Starks Twin Oaks Airpark (7S3) in Oregon. He is a three-time FAASTeam Representative of the Year honoree for the Portland, OR region and a "WINGS Pro."
Select Number:
NM09145495
Location of Seminar:
Wittman Regional Airport
Booth 463
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Directions to Venue:
AOPA complex, Booth 463 at AirVenture / Oshksh WI 2026
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KOSH
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
www.aopa.org
PRESENTED DURING THE EAA AIRVENTURE FLY-IN. NO FEE FOR THE AOPA PRESENTATIONS, BUT AN ENTRANCE FEE IS REQUIRED BY EAA AIRVENTURE TO ENTER THE GROUNDS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EAA AIRVENTURE ADMISSIONS, VISIT https://www.eaa.org/airventure
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:
Any other task not covered in the NPP that is not A/W or Ops
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