Title:
Special VFR at Non-Towered Class E Surface Areas
Topic:
This Event Will Focus on Special VFR Operations, ADS-B, and Alaska Accident Statistics During Marginal Weather Operations
Date and Time:
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, starting at 18:00 Alaskan Standard Time (19:00 PST; 20:00 MST; 21:00 CST; 22:00 EST; 17:00 HST; 20:00 Arizona; Wednesday, November 11, 2026 03:00 GMT)
Speaker(s):
Brandon Parker, Jim Wright, and Stacia Joyce
Brief Description:
Temporary closures of Flight Service Stations in Western Alaska has driven an increase in operations prompting reliance on the Fairbanks Flight Service Stations. This presentation is intended to raise awareness regarding Special VFR regulatory requirements and the associated Airman Information Manual in addition to the Air Traffic Orders that govern these types of Operations. ADS-B usage and the various services provided will also be highlighted. We will discuss the regulatory requirements and encourage its use by an in depth review of the benefits of participation aligning with the Don Young Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative (DYAASI). Finally, we will provide an overview of recent accident statistics in Alaska.
Select Number:
AL01147334
Seating:
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Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Speakers will consist of representatives the FAA and NTSB.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
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