Title:
iPad Proficiency Check
Topic:
A series of insightful recommendations, strategies and other tips that pilots should know when flying with the iPad.
Speaker(s):
John Zimmerman
Brief Description:
The iPad is practically required equipment for many pilots and there's no question it has improved safety and reduced the costs associated with flying. iPad Proficiency Check will include a series of insightful recommendations, strategies and other tips that pilots of all experience levels should know when flying with the iPad. Topics include hidden software features, iPad "gotchas", flying with ADS-B weather, iPad connected panel, ForeFlight tips, airport operations and runway safety, battery management, mounting and much more.
Location of Seminar:
Sporty's Pilot Shop
2001 Sporty’s Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
Directions to Venue:
Seminar will be held upstairs in the Sporty's Pilot Shop building in Sporty's Cafe. Part of the New and Improved Pilot Shop Store Grand Opening event.
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Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
90
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Sporty's Pilot Shop has been a staple of the aviation industry for over 50 years. The store in our current building was originally designed in the late 1980's. Over the last several weeks, our crews have been transforming this space into a modern and welcoming place to shop for your favorite pilot supplies. Stop by during the Grand Opening to check it out.
John Zimmerman is the Sporty's Pilot Shop Vice-President for the Catalog Division. John’s career in aviation began where many successful aviation careers do— as a student pumping Jet A and Avgas. He worked at Sporty’s affiliated FBO, Eastern Cincinnati Aviation, for several summers before he graduated from Duke University with a degree in political science.
Now, 19 years later, John oversees the Sporty’s Pilot Shop new product development and marketing programs. He has been flying for over 20 years and is an ATP with more than 3000 hours. He also holds helicopter, glider and seaplane ratings. His broad aviation background is invaluable to developing new products and understanding the products and information pilots need for real-world flying. John flies a Robinson R44, a Citabria and a Pilatus PC-12.
John is also a regular contributor to aviation magazines, including Air Facts (where he is Editor-in-Chief), Flying, and Plane & Pilot.
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
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