Title:
November Topic of the Month - CFIT and Over-Reliance on Automation
Topic:
Over-Reliance on Automation and Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) Accidents.
Speaker(s):
Scott G. Newsome, FAASTeam Representative
Brief Description:
In this presentation we’ll talk about Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) Accidents and recommendations from the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee - a work group that studies General Aviation Accidents. We will discuss the addition of tablets and smart devices to the cockpit. Are distractions in the cockpit a factor in CFIT? We will explore that possibility. Finally, we’ll share some recommendations that will help you to avoid CFIT accidents.
Location of Seminar:
Atlantic Aviation CHS
6060 S Aviation Ave
Suite #99
Charleston, SC 29406
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KCHS
Seating:
20
seats at the facility,
0
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
SC FSDO FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The FAASTeam and Columbia, South Carolina FSDO wish to acknowledge and thank the staff of Atlantic Aviation for the use of their first class facility, and exceptional hospitality.
The FAASTeam wishes to thank CRAFT Flight Training for the refreshments (pastries, cookies, fruit, coffee, tea, sodas, water). For additional information contact Amanda Aldea at 202-294-6853.
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:
Topic of the Month
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