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Title:
2017 SUN-n-FUN Forum - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Update
Topic:
A discussion of the latest in UAS from a key FAA policy maker, James Malecha.
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 8, 2017, starting at 13:00 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
James Malecha
Brief Description:

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) industry is revolutionizing aviation in particular, and the US and other economies in general.  This new technology is itself undergoing rapid change.  Come hear James Malecha of the FAA's AFS-830 division, present the latest UAS issues facing the FAA and to get a sense of where the UAS regulatory environment is heading in the near and long terms.  First of two offerings.

This is a live presentation only.  Free seminar!  WINGS credit available!

 

Select Number:
SO1574801
Location of Seminar:
FAA Safety Center (Orlando Field Office)
4425 Sun-n-Fun Road

Lakeland, FL 33811
Directions to Venue:

The FAA Safety Center (other name: Orlando Field Office) is centrally located on the Sun-n-Fun grounds at the corner of Laird Drive and Sun-n-Fun Road.  Forums entrance is on the west side of the building.  Pre-registration highly encouraged!


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  LAL
Seating:
95 seats at the facility, 69 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Orlando FSDO FAA Safety Team
Contact Information:
Robert Jex
Phone: 407-812-5712
robert.jex@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

FAA forums run daily from 8:30 a.m. til 2:00 p.m.; each is typically 1 hour long.
 
Adjacent FAA Exhibit Hall open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

PRESENTED DURING THE SUN 'N FUN FLY-IN.  NO FEE FOR THE FORUM BUT AN ENTRANCE FEE IS REQUIRED BY SUN 'N FUN TO ENTER THE GROUNDS.

See additional attached documents for:
2017 SUN 'n FUN FAA Forum Schedule
  
Please note:
WINGS Credits available for attendance.  Pre-registration strongly advised!
WINGS Credits not available for streaming video, or Google + participants.

CURRENT SUN 'n FUN FLY-IN NOTAM IS MANDATORY FOR FLYING INTO SUN 'N FUN.

 

 

 

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:
NPP
National Project:
WINGS
Additional Event Documents: