Title:
ChicagoLand Glider Council 2019 Mid-America Soaring and Safety Seminar
Topic:
Oper, logistics and Med. planning for Perlan 2 Glider alt rec flight of 52,172 ft & new world record (pending confirm) 76,124 ft
Speaker(s):
Jim Payne, Dr Dan Johnson (AME) and Jacqueline Payne
Brief Description:
The ChicagoLand Glider Council [CLGC) is hosting the 8th bi-annual Midwest Soaring and Safety Seminar on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019, 8AM to 5PM. Topics will include the Operations, logistics and Medical planning for the Glider (confirmed) altitude record flight of 15,902 metres (52,172 feet) and the 9/2/2018 new world glider altitude record (pending official confirmation) flying the Perlan 2 glider to 76,124 feet over the Andes mountains in Argentina and looking toward a Phase 3 flight of 90,000-100,000 feet. The attendee's cost of this Seminar is being partially underwritten by the ChicagoLand Glider Council's membership to keep the cost reasonable and to allow as many pilots as possible to attend. Again this year the CLGC is hosting a "Flying Flea Market" so bring your aviation related stuff to sell! A continental breakfast, full lunch and afternoon refreshments are provided. An optional "Dutch Treat'. dinner is planned. The cost of the seminar includes the continental breakfast, full lunch and afternoon refreshments. The ChicagoLand Glider Council is a non-profit organization of over 200 members which was formed in 1937 and has a long history of dedication to the advancement and safety of soaring flight. The Council hosts off-season (October through April) meetings with scheduled speakers at a local venue. The Council also provides youth grants and helps underwrite local soaring events.
Location of Seminar:
Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Dr
Building E, Seigle Auditorium
Elgin, IL 60123
Directions to Venue:
From I-90, head south on Randall Rd, turn right to merge onto US-20 East bound, take the McLean Blvd exit, turn right onto S McLean Blvd, turn right onto Spartan Dr, turn right onto Lehr Dr, the Seigle Auditorium in Building E located in the first entrance on the right.
Seating:
200
seats at the facility,
17
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
DuPage FSDO FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
ChicagoLand Glider Council (CLGC) is sponsoring the event. There is a fee to attend this event, which includes the facility, continential breakfast, full lunch and afternoon refreshments. Please contact John DeRosa at john@derosaweb.com for cost and registration inforrmation.
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 2
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
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