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Title:
FAA WINGS Safety Seminar
Topic:
Air Traffic Control and Military Operations around the Florida panhandle.
Date and Time:
Thursday, April 8, 2010, starting at 18:30 Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Air Force Personnel and FAA Air Traffic Controllers
Brief Description:

Air Traffic Controller's and Air Force fighter pilots will be briefing safety procedures for the Florida panhandle area.  Numerous topics will be covered to include general air traffic control procedures, TFR's, Airspace Violations, mid-air collision avoidance techniques, and FAASTeam hot topic items.

DUE TO THE HIGH LEVEL OF INTEREST IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.

Select Number:
NM0730925
Location of Seminar:
Gulf Coast Community College
5230 W. Highway 98

Panama City, FL 32401
Directions to Venue:
The conference center is located on the second floor of the Student Union East (SUE) building.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  PFN
Seating:
300 seats at the facility, 181 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Alabama and Northwest Florida FSDO Area
Contact Information:
William Hattaway
Phone: 205-876-1380
william.hattaway@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Please come and enjoy an evening on various aviation safety topics.  This seminar is a coordinated effort between the Air Force and  the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAAST).

The FAASTeam will be briefing on recent aviation safety trends. They will also be discussing the new upgrade of the http://www.faasafety.gov/ website making the website more streamlined and user friendly. The FAASTeam will also discuss upcoming events.

A speaker from speaker from the local fighter Wing  will be discussing airspace violations and what a general aviation pilot should do if they are intercepted.

Tyndall AFB and Eglin AFB will be briefing on the air traffic control services available to general aviation aircraft.  They will also be discussing techniques on mid-air collision avoidance. Topics will include the Lights Out in Military Operating Areas, Special Use Airspace, Military Training Routes, local air traffic control procedures, and tips and techniques on how to safely navigate around their airspace.

Panama City Tower will be briefing on their local air traffic control procedures.  Time permitting, they will also discuss the latest update of the airports re-location.

DUE TO THE HIGH LEVEL OF INTEREST IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.

For fly-in attendees; transportation will be provided to and from Gulf Coast Community College by SheltAir.

Refreshments: food and drinks will be provided by: Chick-Fil-A, Beef 'O' Brady's, Firehouse Subs, Dunkin Donuts and Buffalo Rock.

This program is eligible for credit in the WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.

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:
National Project:
Pilot Deviations - Airspace
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  NM0730925F.pdf