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Title:
Pilot Proficiency Center Presentations at AirVenture OSHKOSH 2017
Topic:
A skill-building and gathering area to increase your knowledge, hone your abilities, and network with other pilots.
Date and Time:
Monday, July 24, 2017, starting at 09:00 Central Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Various TechTalk Speakers
Brief Description:

Located on the Four Corners: This EAA Proficiency Center is a focal point for pilots of all skill levels, even beginners. It features a full schedule of EAA/IMC & VMC Club presentations, Tech Talks with topics including crosswind landings, situational awareness, tailwheel tips and tricks, and charts and much, much more. See below for links to preregister for tech talks on your favorite subjects!

Select Number:
EA6177251
Location of Seminar:
Pilot Proficiency Center
Knapp Street & Celebration Way
across from the EAA Member Services Pavilion 
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Directions to Venue:

EAA Pilot Proficiency Center
AirVenture 2017

Venue Location:    Four Corners (Knapp Street & Celebration Way), across from the EAA Member Services Pavilion 


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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KOSH
Seating:
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Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Contact Information:
RADEK ROMAN WYRZYKOWSKI
Phone: 920-230-2661
radek@eaa.org
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Please visit (click) individual presentations below to register for your WINGS credit and see more details.

Monday, July 24th:

Discover the IMC Club by Radek Wyrzykowski - IMC Club offers meetings in which pilots can network and share practical knowledge and experiences. Discover yourself what the IMC Club is all about.

"Engine out? Think like a glider pilot." by Gregg Squires - discover how to apply glider techniques to engine out situations in single engine airplanes.

Maintaining Proficiency at Home by Josh Harnagel - practical ideas for both VFR and IFR pilots to maintain proficiency at home.

The Art of Instrument Flying – Situational Awareness by Doug Stewart - the many different elements of situational awareness to drive IFR best practices.

Tuesday, July 25th:

The Art of Instrument Flying – Communicating Command by Doug Stewart - the reasons "why" communicating properly will reinforce a positive interaction between the pilot and Air Traffic Control.

Mastering Crosswinds by Taylor Albrecht - crosswind operations, including taxi, takeoff, and landing.  

Obstacle Departure Procedure by Ken Wittekiend - understanding of the requirements, procedures and best practices necessary to confidently plan an instrument departure.

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You by Randall Brooks - find out what comprehensive Upset Prevention and Recovery Training will teach you that standard licensing training will not, and how it can make you a safer and more confident pilot.

Wednesday, July 26th:

Discover the VMC Club by Radek Wyrzykowski - the meetings use real-world scenarios to engage pilots and allow a free exchange of information that improves awareness and skills. Discover yourself what VMC Club is all about.

Navigating Different Airspace Types by Nathan (Nate) Kurth - this session will help you understand some of the nuisances of different airspace and how to safely navigate through or around them.

Backcountry Operations by Ken Wittekiend - how a different style of arrival is used to generate a precision approach to exact spot and a short rollout.

How to Act When No One is in the Tower by Jason Archer - an exciting and informative seminar on best practices for operating at non-towered airports. 

Thursday, July 27th:

Discover the IMC Club by Radek Wyrzykowski - IMC Club offers meetings in which pilots can network and share practical knowledge and experiences. Discover yourself what the IMC Club is all about.

High Altitude and Mountainous Terrain Flying by Nathan (Nate) Kurth - the demands of flying near, over, and around mountainous and high terrain and the challenges doing so at high altitude.

Weather for Dummies by Radek Wyrzykowski - complex concepts in simple terms you can understand without a degree in meteorology.

Tailwheel Tips and Tricks by Doug Stewart & Ken Wittekiend - even if you fly an airplane with the little wheel in front, there is something to be gained in this seminar.

Friday, July 28th:

The Art of Instrument Flying – Situational Awareness by Doug Stewart  - the many different elements of situational awareness to drive IFR best practices.

Airspace for Dummies by Radek Wyrzykowski - complex aviation airspace designs in simple terms you can understand without being an expert in FAA regulations. What you will learn you will be able to apply for practical purposes in your aviation activities.?

Mastering Crosswinds by Taylor Albrecht - crosswind operations, including taxi, takeoff, and landing.

What Were They Thinking by Ken Wittekiend - the mystery of why aviators and others do seemingly irrational things under stress?

Saturday, July 29th:

Discover the VMC Club by Radek Wyrzykowski - the meetings use real-world scenarios to engage pilots and allow a free exchange of information that improves awareness and skills. Discover yourself what VMC Club is all about.

Cloud Tell a Story? by Veronica Cote - Look up! If you pay attention to the sky and it can tell you a story of the weather. Pilots never let a cloud go by unnoticed. The clever ones will see how the clouds give hints of future weather systems.

 

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.
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National Project:
WINGS
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