Title:
Southeast Arizona WINGS Seminar
Topic:
Libby AAF ATC and Airspace, The Impossible Turn, Basic Communications
Speaker(s):
Greg Harrell - Libby AAF ATC Chief, Tina Buskirk and Ernie Copeland - FAASTeam Program Managers
Brief Description:
Greg Harrell, Libby AAF ATC Chief, will discuss Libby AAF ATC support, and the ease of access to/thru the dynamic local airspace and KFHU.
Tina Buskirk and Ernie Copeland, FAASTeam Program Managers from Scottsdale FSDO will cover:
Basic Communications - the communication process, various communication methods and styles, ways pilots can improve their communications and overcome common barriers.
The Impossible Turn - Emphasis on loss of control accidents during takeoff and landing phases, and "The Impossible Turn" - attempting to turn back to the departure airport if a power or performance loss occurs during departure.
Location of Seminar:
Sierra Vista Public Works Department
401 Guilio Cesare Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Directions to Venue:
Flying In: Transportation to the event and return to airport will be available. Please contact James Short (info below) before the event date if you need transportation.
Driving: from the intersection of Fry Blvd & SR 92 drive east 1 mile on SR 90; turn north on Guilio Cesare, then 4 miles to Public Works parking on the right. Look for event signs.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KFHU
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
13
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thanks to Sierra Vista Public Works for the use of the meeting room.
Thanks to Sierra Vista Aero Association for sponsoring this event.
Special thanks to our guest speakers who make this event possible, and to our volunteers for transporting pilots from/to the airport.
Sierra Vista Aero Association will provide snacks & coffee.
This program will run from 9 AM to Noon. If you need transportation from the airport, you should arrive at the terminal building no later than 8:30 to allow time to get from the airport to the meeting.
Fly in arrivals: Contact James Short (520-261-0373) prior to seminar date for transportation to/from event. Please check NOTAMs and ATIS (Weather) - 134.75. Restricted Area (R2303A/B/C) and tower are normally not active on weekends - but check NOTAMs for changes. If active, contact APP (127.05), follow ATC instructions; otherwise treat as non-tower arrival on CTAF (124.95). Rwy 26, 30, and 21 are right-traffic. South side of airport is for military only. Park on north side of airport in GA Parking east of terminal. Volunteers will be in the terminal to assist you.
Notes: ASOS on 119.675 has been decomissioned. Weather is on ATIS - 134.75. Restricted Area R-2312 to south of airfield is active 24/7, surface to 15,000 MSL.
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 1
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
½ Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
Wings Program
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