Title:
An Evening for Helicopter Pilots
Topic:
Personal lessons learned from Rich Westra's tragic accident when his JetRanger struck wires and crashed near Meeker, Colorado.
Speaker(s):
Rich Westra & Michael Maya Charles
Brief Description:
Mr. Rich Westra, former Channel 7 News Copter Pilot and President of ATS Helicopter at Centennial Airport will talk about flying in the dangerous wire-strike environment, and how even when you "know" where the wires are, it's nearly impossible to miss them.
Location of Seminar:
Front Range Community College Westminster Campus
3645 W. 112th Avenue
Rocky Mountain Room
Westminster, CO 80031
Seating:
200
seats at the facility,
110
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
He will also talk about personal safety gear decisions we all make, including whether or not to wear a helmet. He is convinced that he is here to tell his story because he was wearing a helmet when he had his accident.
Our host and moderator will be Michael Maya Charles, Aviation Author, Independent Helicopter Instructor and Retired Airline Captain.
Please be sure to thank Mr. Dan Gray, local helicopter pilot and JetRanger owner, who is completely sponsoring this event. Join us from 7-9 p.m.
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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