Title:
Are You Out of Control? We Can Help.
Topic:
Loss of Control & Personal Minimums
Speaker(s):
John Wood, George Ream
Brief Description:
Did you know that about 9 percent of general aviation aircraft accidents are stall/spin accidents? Or that 29 percent of these accidents are fatal? Stall/spin accidents kill almost 13 percent of all people lost in GA aircraft. When is the last time you were briefed on avoiding loss of control accidents? Also, did you know that by establishing a set of personal minimums you are taking a major step to avoiding aircraft accidents of all causes? Don't miss this critical briefing on these two very important topics. Learn how to avoid becoming the next statistic!
Location of Seminar:
Falmouth Middle School
52 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
Directions to Venue:
I-495 (Maine Turnpike) to Exit 10. Left at light. At next light, take right onto Leighton Rd. Go to end and take right onto Falmouth Rd. Go past town hall and take first left onto Woodville Rd. Middle School is ahead on left. (Go in main entrance and look for signs to seminar).
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Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
77
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam, Portland FSDO
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Stall/spin accidents tend to be more deadly than other types of GA accidents, accounting for about 9 percent of all accidents, but 29 percent of fatal accidents. Overall, around 20 percent of all GA accidents result in fatalities, but stall/spin accidents have a fatality rate of about 29 percent. Be aware and avoid becoming a statistic of a "Loss of Control" accident. In this meeting we will discuss the dangers of this flight condition and provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to operate safely and avoid the accident.
A stall is a loss of lift and increase in drag that occurs when an aircraft is flown at an angle of attack (AOA) greater than the angle for maximum lift. If recovery from a stall is not effected in a timely and appropriate manner by reducing the AOA, a secondary stall and/or a spin may result. All spins are preceded by a stall on at least part of the wing. The angle of the relative wind is determined primarily by the aircraft's airspeed and attitude. Other factors are considered, such as aircraft weight, center of gravity, configuration, and the amount of acceleration used in a turn. The speed at which the critical angle of the relative wind is exceeded is the stall speed. Stall speeds are listed in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) or the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) and pertain to certain conditions or aircraft configurations, e.g., landing configuration. Other specific operational speeds are calculated based upon the aircraft's stall speed in the landing configuration. Don't miss this important and informative briefing; it could save your life!
This is a Standup for Safety event. Please bring a fellow pilot with you and help spread knowledge and safety.
Sponsored by Falmouth Community Programs.
AEA-S-1-03 1348
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
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