Title:
Weather or Not - Where Do I Go?
Topic:
Weather or Not - Where do I Go? Practical Tips on Mountain and Canyon Weather Phenomena and Flight Operations.
Brief Description:
Learn how to maximize performance and minimize risk by understanding select weather phenomena unique to mountain and canyon environments. Examples of how to find and use lift, avoid turbulence and downdrafts, assess hazards en route, and make safe approaches and departures.
Amy Hoover has been flying commercially for more than 25 years. She has over 7,000 hours of flight time, with more than 2/3 of it in the Idaho backcountry. Hoover has published more than 25 articles and manuals on mountain and canyon flying, and given more than 100 presentations in various forums throughout the U.S. She holds a Ph.D. in Education and is a Professor of Aviation at Central Washington University.
Location of Seminar:
Puyallup Fair & Events Center
110 9th Avenue SW
Puyallup, WA 98371
Directions to Venue:
Western Washington Fairgrounds are located in Puyallup, just off Hwy 512, at the corner of S. Meridian and 9th Avenue SW. Enter fairgrounds through the Blue Gate. FREE Parking in BLUE Lot. If flying in to PLU see additional information below for shuttle details.
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Seating:
200
seats at the facility,
200
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The NW Aviation Conference and Trade Show offers numerous events, seminars, and/or workshops. Additional information on individual seminars, and/or workshops, including speaker(s) and times can be found using the following hyperlink. https://www.washington-aviation.org/index.html
A nominal admission fee to the event is required. Displays and general admission seminars, youth 17 and under are free. For additional admissions information and tickets please use the hyperlink provided. https://www.washington-aviation.org/hours.html
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
FAASTeam Project Information:
Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show
National Project:
Attend Aviation Safety Event Sponsored by a non-FAA Group or Organization
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