Title:
Flying After Hours
Topic:
Winter & Spring Aviation Weather Hazards
Brief Description:
Jim Pringle, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, will cover the variety of aviation weather hazards which occur during the winter and spring months within the intermountain region.
Location of Seminar:
Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Hangar
780 S. Heritage Ct.
Grand Junction, CO 81506
Directions to Venue:
From I-70, exit on Horizon Drive, travel north toward the airport. Enter the roundabout at the entrance to the airport, 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:
50
seats at the facility,
24
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
SLC FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
As part of our ongoing monthly safety seminars, this free FAA Safety Program "WINGS" seminar focuses on the variety of aviation weather hazards which occur during the winter and spring months within the intermountain region.
Jim Pringle is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS). His career with the NWS has spanned over thirty years, including working at the Western Region Headquarters in SLC, the SLC ARTCC Center Weather Service Unit, and, for the last 15 years, as the as the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for western Colorado and eastern Utah at the Grand Junction Forecast Office.
Thanks to the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) for providing the meeting space, and to Colorado Flight Center for sponsoring this event.
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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