Title:
Florida Aviation Network Presents Sky Insights - Mountain Weather on Plane Time 35!
Topic:
A Special Focus on Mountain Flying Weather by Dr. George Bartuska
Date and Time:
Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 12:30 Eastern Daylight Time (09:30 PDT; 10:30 MDT; 11:30 CDT; 06:30 HST; 08:30 AKDT; 09:30 Arizona; 16:30 GMT)
Speaker(s):
Dr. George Bartuska, PhD
Brief Description:
The Florida Aviation Network (FAN) is broadcasting this popular multi-part aviation safety talk show that is recorded "Live". All aspects of aviation could be discussed; however, "Plane Time" frequently emphasizes often-overlooked facets of the aviation industry. Make time to view and enjoy "Plane Time" - It might even save your life. Watch with a friend! Special guest for this final segment of the day is our regular feature called “Sky Insights” with Dr. George Bartuska, PhD. Dr. Bartuska will talk about mountain flying weather. He will highlight the critical weather hazards of planning and conducting mountainous flight operations, and related aeronautical parameters and variables. Mountain Flying brings to bear a multitude of personal and aircraft performance variables, all affected by potentially extreme hazards of mountainous environments.
Select Number:
SO15146713
Webinar Information
To simply watch an event, there is no registration required – Just go the Florida Aviation Network site at the link below and then click on the Watch Live Programs link or- “ Live" logo in the upper right of the display.
If you wish to receive WINGS Knowledge credit or AMT credit, you will receive instructions during the event on how to request credit.
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Orlando FSDO FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
We wish to thank FAASTeam Industry Member Florida Aviation Network (FAN) for their enduring support of the FAASTeam mission and for sponsoring this free public aviation safety event. Full slate of offerings for Plane Time 35 shown below.
Details for each session are accessible by clicking the event select numbers shown below in blue text; users must access these listings individually within this website:
- Session 1 (0930): Brandon Gardner of Premier Flight: SO15146710;
- Sessions 2 & 3 (1015 &1100): Brian diLorenzo of Piedmont Airlines: SO15146711;
- Session 4 (1145): Lewis Hagler of Florida DOT Office of Aviation: SO15146712;
- Session 5 (1230): Sky Insights - Mountain Flying with Dr. George Bartuska: SO15146713.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP15, 44, 49, 63, et al
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
Additional Event Documents: