Title:
Fallbrook CAP Squadron 87 Safety Meeting
Topic:
Gross Weight and Center of Gravity - Why It Matters
Speaker(s):
1st Lt Tom Alston
Brief Description:
The importance of managing the Gross Weight and Center of Gravity (CG) of your general aviation aircraft is critical to a successful flight. We will discuss how these factors affect aircraft stability, control authority, and flight safety.
1st Lt Tom Alston has over 24 years of Aerospace Engineering experience. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University in 2002 and an MBA from the University of Washington in 2012. Has worked for GE Power Systems (now GE Vernova), Ansys, and over 21 years at Boeing. He earned his Private Pilot license early in 2024 and has over 300 hours of Flight Time. Tom also serves as an Assistant Operations Officer in Fallbrook Squadron 87.
Select Number:
WP09146469
Location of Seminar:
Roy Noon Meeting Hall
231 E. Hawthorne St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Directions to Venue:
From the north, take I-15 south to Mission Road then turn west and south into Fallbrook. At Orange turn left and go two blocks to Hawthorne Street. The Roy Noon Meeting Hall will be on the left. From the south take I-15 north to Mission Road go west and south into Fallbrook. At Orange turn left and go two blocks to Hawthorne Street. The Roy Noon Meeting Hall will be on the left.
Seating:
30
seats at the facility,
30
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
San Diego FAASTeam & CAP Sq 87
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Limited to Civil Air Patrol members and invited guests only.
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:
San Diego FAASTeam & CAP Sq 87
National Project:
Safety Promotion Outreach for Pilots
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