Title:
Hybrid - Predicting The Low Altitude Environment - FPAW Fall 2026 Meeting
Topic:
Examine Needs, Gaps, Lessons Learned and Active Efforts for Advancing Predictive Solutions for Weather Hazards and Constraints
Speaker(s):
Mike Robinson, David Dillahunt
Brief Description:
This 1.5 hour session will examine needs, gaps, lessons learned, opportunities, and active efforts for advancing predictive solutions for low-altitude aviation weather hazards and constraints. Operations ranging from Part 121 (commercial air carrier) to UAS services and future AAM will be examined in the context of their low altitude forecast needs, and in typical FPAW fashion, discussion topics will be prioritized on the fly through shared conversations between panelists and the audience
Select Number:
EA61147141
Location of Seminar:
The MITRE Corporation
7515 Colshire Drive
Room 1N100 (1st Floor, MITRE 2 Building N, Room 100)
Mc Lean, VA 22102
Directions to Venue:
This is being offered as a HYBRID Event.
The in-person seats have been filled but there are still online seats open.
To register for the Teams Meeting, you MUST CLICK HERE: FPAW 2026 Fall Meeting | Friends and Partners in Aviation Weather | FPAW
When registering, for the affiliation portion, please use WINGS as your affiliation in the FPAW meeting registration form
(Scroll to the bottom and fill out form depicting if you are attending remotely or in-person)
In-Person is Full however, if attending in person, please arrive at: The MITRE Corporation, Room 1N100 (1st Floor, MITRE 2 Building [N], Room 100) 7515 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA 22102.
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Session 1 of 4.
0830-0845 EDT
Day 1 Recap / Day 2 Preview
- Matt Fronzak / Nathan Polderman
0845-1015 EDT - You must stay for all 1.5 hours in order to receive WINGS Credit.
Session 4: Predicting the Low Altitude Environment
(Mike Robinson/Aeris LLC and David Dillahunt/SWA)
- This session will examine needs, gaps, lessons learned, opportunities, and active efforts for advancing predictive solutions for low-altitude aviation weather hazards and constraints
- Operations ranging from Part 121 (commercial air carrier) to UAS services and future AAM will be examined in the context of their low altitude forecast needs, and in typical FPAW fashion, discussion topics will be prioritized on the fly through shared conversations between panelists and the audience
- In addition to the Session Co-Leads, expected presenters/panelists include John Celenza/Zipline [r], Adam Houston/University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Matt Wandishin/NOAA GS
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
½ Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents: