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Title:
Blue Angels Techniques for GA Pilots
Topic:
Former Blue Angels Pilot Illustrates Blue Angels Flying Techniques That Apply to GA Flying
Date and Time:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Capt. Gil 'Duster' Rud, USN (ret.)
Brief Description:

Join us for an engaging session exploring the precision and discipline of the Blue Angels. We’ll cover their flight procedures and techniques, highlight applicable skills for general aviation pilots, and focus on key aspects of aircraft control. Safety procedures will also be emphasized, providing practical takeaways for pilots of all experience levels.

 

Select Number:
WP05139523
Location of Seminar:
John Wayne Airport Admin Building
3160 Airway Ave

Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Directions to Venue:

JWA Administration Building located at Paularino and Airway Ave.  Parking is located at the back of the building past the guard house. This event will be approximately 1.5 hours. 


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KSNA
Seating:
80 seats at the facility, 57 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
GARY LYNN SCHANK
Phone: (949) 289-3682
gschank@gmail.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Presenters:  Capt. Gil "Duster" Rud, USN (ret.)

Capt. Rud, the first skipper (Commanding Officer) and Boss (Flight Leader) as Blue Angel #1 of the U.S. Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron to lead the transition from the "Scooter" (Douglas A-4 Skyhawk) to the McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18A Hornet, will present techniques that the Blues use that can be applied to GA, he is an avid GA pilot as well.

Sponsor:  SoCal Pilots Association

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:
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other task not covered in the NPP that is not A/W or Ops
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