Captain Brian Schiff, an airline captain who started in general aviation, went to the airlines, and now flies both, will discuss some key techniques he brings from the airline environment back to small planes.
Topics will include: Loss of Control, Go/No Go Decisions, Preflight Planning, Checklists, and Standard Operating Practices. Brian will talk about CRM, Risk Management and Risk Assessment, Declaring Emergencies and Coping with the Unexpected from the airline pilot's perspective. He will also discuss Instrument Procedures and FAR 91 vs FAR 121 operations from his unique safety perspective.
Brian Schiff, ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI, is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft. He holds several flight instructor ratings and is recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to teach in way that simplifies complex procedures and concepts. He is a member of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) and has been actively instructing since earning his flight and ground instructor certificates in 1985. Schiff also has been an FAA-designated examiner. He attended San Jose State University, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his Master of Science Degree in Aviation Safety from the University of Central Missouri. He regularly presents seminars about aviation safety and techniques to student and professional pilots alike.
