Title:
You Are An Expert Right? Why Wire Experience Will Not Save You
Topic:
Wire Strike Survival Stories
Speaker(s):
Jake Harmon, François Lassale, Gordy Cox, Chris Hill
Brief Description:
A powerful session with pilots who have lived through wire strikes, sharing real stories from the cockpit and the hard lessons that followed. Led by Jake Harmon, the panel puts prevention ahead of protection. Wire strike protection systems have their place, but when you break down the flight conditions needed for them to work as designed, they often fall short. Hear what really happens in a wire encounter, why familiarity breeds complacency, and the practical habits, planning and crew discipline you can use to avoid becoming the next wire strike victim. Their stories may change the way you think about low-level flight forever.
Select Number:
EA27147332
Location of Seminar:
Boise Center
850 W Front S, Boise ID
Boise Center West
Boise, ID 83702
Seating:
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Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
These presentations are offered at VAI Aerial Work Safety Conference
There is a cost for this event. Attendees must register and pay for Aerial Work Safety Conference attendance by visiting the VAI link below:
https://members.verticalavi.org/event-information?id=a0lWj000003gP73IAE
This presentation is part of the Aerial Work Conference. All Aerial Work Safety Conference 2026 sessions are included with paid conference registration for attendees and exhibitors.
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:
Helicopter Safety Outreach
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