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Title:
ATC Communications for IFR and VFR Pilots
Topic:
Lack of Communications Between Pilots Departing KEDC = VFR and Conflicting IFR Traffic
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 23, 2019, starting at 18:30 Central Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Mark Fellner, ATC Specialist and Gregg Squires, DPE
Brief Description:

There have been incidents of conflicts between VFR pilots departing KEDC westbound and not using ATC services (other than Class D tower).   Some of these departures have resulted in near head-on conflicts between the departing aircraft and IFR traffic inbound to KAUS.  A presentation on how pilots can mitigate the risks of not using ATC services and how to improve both IFR and VFR communications with ATC.

Do you fly in and out of KEDC - Learn how to make your flight safer

Don't fly in and out of KEDC - Come and refresh your knowledge on airspace, communications and traffic avoidance

Select Number:
SW1792064
Location of Seminar:
Henriksen Aviation
6012 Aviation Dr

Pflugerville, TX 78660
Directions to Venue:

FLYING IN - Set your GPS to KEDC, Direct, Enter, Enter -or- Set you VOR receiver to Centex CWK 112.8; You'll want to communicate with Austin Approach and Exec Tower.  Tell ATC you want to park at the Terminal Building.

DRIVING IN - From Texas Highway 130, Take the Cameron Road exit; The frontage road will take you to Aviation Drive; You can't miss the main terminal building as you enter the airport.

WALKING IN - Not!!!   Better call Uber or Lyft.


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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KEDC
Seating:
40 seats at the facility, 0 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
San Antonio FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Gregory K. Squires
Phone: (914) 525-9431
gregg@squiresproductions.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

LIMITED SEATING    ON-LINE REGISTRATION ONLY!    NO WALK-INs Please

Oh Yeah - There will be PIZZA !!! ............and drinks

This presentation is a cooperation between Austin Tracon ATC Specialist, Mark Fellner

and - 

The DPE/CFI initiative started by Ken Wittekiend and Gregg Squires, along with the San Antonio FAASTeam

Special thanks to Henrikson Aviation for sponsoring this event

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:
National Project:
Other
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