Title:
Winter Weather Hazards!
Topic:
Cold Weather Operations
Speaker(s):
Jeff Wasileski
Brief Description:
Winter flying in the north country can adversely affect flight operations. Poor weather conditions with fast moving fronts, strong and gusty winds, blowing and drifting snow, and icing conditions are just part of the conditions that require careful planning in order to minimize their effects. Operation in this environment requires special winter operating procedures. Attend this informative briefing and refresh your skills!
Location of Seminar:
Questar III
10 Empire State Blvd
Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033
Directions to Venue:
From I 90 Exit 10 Miller Road go West 1/4 mile to Empire State Blvd.
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Seating:
30
seats at the facility,
20
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This informative briefing will prepare you for the cold winters that are common in the northeastern United States. Refresh your skills and learn some best practices for conducting operations if this unforgiving environment.
This seminar is designed to refresh the pilot's memory in cold weather operations. Pilots should assure themselves that they have obtained adequate cold weather knowledge appropriate to the aircraft used and the geographical and weather environment. Winter flying is not particularly hazardous if the pilot will use a little extra caution and exercise good judgment in analyzing weather situations. Don’t miss this important briefing!
Thanks to Andy Defeo at Questar.
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:
IS-S-AEA-10
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