Title:
Wake Up! And avoid the Turbulence
Topic:
Understanding Wake Turbulence and Pearson Field's Unique Part 93 Safety Design
Speaker(s):
Brig Williams, CFII
Brief Description:
Wake Up! And Avoid the Turbulence: Understanding the Dynamics and Best Practices of Avoiding Wake Turbulence
Join FAASTeam Representative, CFII, and Pearson Field flight instructor Brig Williams for a practical discussion of wake turbulence, including how vortices form, factors affecting their movement, common encounter scenarios, and proven avoidance techniques.
Special emphasis will be placed on Pearson Field's unique Part 93 airspace and procedures designed to help reduce wake turbulence exposure and other operational risks associated with flying near Portland International Airport.
Part of community event: A Flight Through Time at Pearson Field. August 15th 10 am to 3pm. Event details: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/a-flight-through-time-at-pearson-field/
Select Number:
NM09145722
Location of Seminar:
The Tex Ranken Theater - Pearson Air Museum
1115 E. Fifth St.
Vancouver, WA 98661
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KVUO
Seating:
80
seats at the facility,
80
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Aero Maintenance Flight Center
City of Vancouver, Pearson Airfield
National Parks Service, Fort Vancouver Historic Reserve
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 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Safety Promotion Outreach for Pilots
Additional Event Documents:
