Title:
Heads Up and Hold Short Fly Right
Topic:
Airport Surface Incident Mitigation Strategy (ASIMS), Special Use Airspace and Birmingham ATC question and answers.
Speaker(s):
Max Gurgew, Gary Hatcher, Billy Hattaway, Jim Payne
Brief Description:
The FAASTeam representative Max Gurgew will emphasize the importance to maintain situational awareness while operating on the surface of our nations busy airports.
Birmingham Air Traffic specialist Gary Hatcher will give you additional suggestions to help you function effectively in and out of towered airports, ADIZ and special use airspace.
Location of Seminar:
Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
5900 Messer Airport HWY
Birmingham, AL 35212
Directions to Venue:
Birmingham, Alabama International Airport conference room A&B downstairs between the escalators on concourse C.
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Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
1
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam, BHM ATC
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Due to the increasing number of airport surface area incursions (Runway Incursions) Our FAASTeam Rep Mr. Max Gurgew along with Patti Wagstaff’s video will stress the importance to maintain situational awareness and will review methods that will be helpful in obtaining this goal.
This meeting is in conjunction with and a follow up the Birmingham Airport RSAT inspection. Birmingham Air Traffic Control Manager Gary Hatcher will explain and answer your questions about local operating procedures.
ADIZ and Special Use Airspace will be addressed for some easy to remember hints so you can avoid being involved in a pilot deviation.
This will qualify for new Pilot Proficiency “WINGS” Program.
Special thanks to our sponsors The Birmingham Airport Authority (BAA) for their continuous support for aviation safety. Parking tickets will be validated for those who attend the seminar and refreshments will be served compliments of the BAA.
The Birmingham terminal conference room A&B is downstairs between the escalators on concourse C.
If flying in to this event please contact the local FBO Atlantic Aviation to secure a ride to the terminal.
It is highly encouraged to pre register for this event. There is no fee and no action required if unable to attend.
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:
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