Title:
Soaring Safety for the Power Pilot
Topic:
Glider Flying and Lessons Learned for Power Pilots.
Speaker(s):
CFI John Chapman, Mountain Valley Airport L94
Brief Description:
Join Glider CFI John Chapman from Tehachapi's Mountain Valley Airport for a presentation on sailplanes, gliders and the U.S. soaring community. Do you know the difference between a sailplane and a glider? Learn about some unique safety concerns sailplane enthusiasts consider when operating both near home base or when on a cross country flight. You flew how far without an engine? Learn about skills required and challenges faced by glider pilots. Review sailplane emergencies and how lessons learned in gliders can be applied to power flying.
Select Number:
WP17145959
Location of Seminar:
Bakersfield Flying Club
1601 Skyway Drive
Suite 220
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Directions to Venue:
Bakersfield Flying Club is located on the second floor of the Bakersfield Jet Center. Enter the building on the southeast corner and take the stairs to the second floor. Turn right, down the hall, then left for the meeting room.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KBFL
Seating:
30
seats at the facility,
19
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Fly-ins are welcome!
Pilots flying in can park on the Bakersfield Jet Center ramp. Be sure to inform the counter staff that you’re attending the Bakersfield Flying Club FAASTeam Seminar. Ramp fees can be waived with a fuel purchase — just top off your aircraft.
About the Bakersfield Flying Club:
The Bakersfield Flying Club is an award-winning, non-profit organization committed to promoting safe and enjoyable flying. We offer high-quality flight instruction and support recreational aviation through a welcoming community of aviators — all at an affordable cost to our members.
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:
Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) Meetings
Additional Event Documents: