Title:
Automation In Flight - Using Your Autopilot
Topic:
Effective and Safe Use of Automation During Various Phases of Flight, Including Use of VNAV During Approaches
Speaker(s):
Jay Steffenhagen, ATP/CFII
Brief Description:
Automation - VNAV and Approach. The new generation of digital autopilots and navigators opens new options for vertical navigation and maneuvering for both visual and instrument approach. This seminar discusses autopilot operation and limitations in this new environment.
Discussion will include:
- Recommended operations;
- Use of Automation/Autopilot
- VNAV
- Approach techniques using modern avionics
Select Number:
WP05139759
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,
65
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Presenters:
Jay Steffenhagen is an ATP and CFII. Jay has over 11,500 hours of flight time in airplanes, 6,000 of which is instruction given. Jay also instructs in a Redbird simulator. He focuses on Cirrus SR aircraft and the G1000. His personal airplane is a well-equipped Bonanza with a Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot and GTN navigators.
Sponsore: 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.
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
Additional Event Documents:
