Title:
Flying After Hours
Topic:
National Weather Service Forecasts and Other Services for Aviators
Brief Description:
This presentation will cover the wide range of services available to aviators from the National Weather Service, as well as how those services can be obtained. Additionally, weather patterns in the intermountain area will also be presented.
Location of Seminar:
Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Hangar
780 S. Heritage Court
Grand Junction, CO 81506
Directions to Venue:
From I-70, exit on Horizon Drive, travel north toward the airport. Enter the roundabout at Horizon Drive and H Road, then take the first right turn on to Eagle Way. After exiting the roundabout, take the first right on Navigator's Way, then take the first left on S. Heritage Ct.; the CAF is on the right at the dead end. If you are flying in, park at the FBO (West Star Aviation); they'll give you a ride to the CAF.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KGJT
Seating:
40
seats at the facility,
27
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
SLC FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
FLYING AFTER HOURS
National Weather Service Forecasts and Other Services for Aviators
This presentation will cover the wide range of services available to aviators from the National Weather Service, as well as how those services can be obtained. Additionally, weather patterns in the intermountain area will also be presented.
Jim Pringle is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS). During his 30 years with the NWS , Jim has worked at the Western Region Headquarters, Salt Lake City ARTCC, SLC Forecast Office, and since 1995 at the Grand Junction Forecast Office. From 1990 to 1995, Jim was the Weather Service Evaluation Officer for aviation services in Utah. Since 1995, Jim has held the position of Warning Coordination Meteorologist for western Colorado and eastern Utah.
Thanks to the CAF for the use of their meeting facilities.
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 Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
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