Title:
Unplanned Loss of Power to the Rotor System with Pete Gillies
Topic:
Primitive Brain Reaction Versus a Deliberate Response to an Engine Failure in a Helicopter
Date and Time:
Thursday, August 20, 2026, starting at 17:00 Mountain Daylight Time (16:00 PDT; 18:00 CDT; 19:00 EDT; 13:00 HST; 15:00 AKDT; 16:00 Arizona; 23:00 GMT)
Brief Description:
Legendary helicopter pilot, instructor, and mentor Pete Gillies will discuss excerpts from his dissertation regarding pilot reactions to unplanned loss of power to the rotor system and how pilots should train for this sudden and instant real world emergency.
Select Number:
NM03145917
Seating:
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Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Melanie A. Folcik Barillaro - FAASTeam Program Manager OPS - Boston MA
Hosted By: John LeDrew FAASTeam Representative - Denver CO
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Helicopter Safety Outreach
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