Title:
Coffee with Controllers
Topic:
Enhancing Safety Through Collaboration Between Pilots and Controllers
Speaker(s):
Nick Humphrey, along with other Center and TRACON FAA Controllers
Brief Description:
Join us for an insightful forum exploring Human Performance and Pilot-Controller interactions, drawing from GAJSC and FAA studies on human factors identified in general aviation accident investigations. We'll include the resource from FAA Safety Team March Topic of Month Human Factors and Wings Program.
Whether you're a student pilot, a seasoned professional, or simply curious about the dynamics of air and ground traffic management, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with professional air traffic controllers at DuPage Airport (Class D). Gain valuable insights and best practices for flight and ground operations and discover how human factors influence the communication and instructions provided by ATC, TRACON, and Center Controllers. Go beyond the usual FAQs and enhance your understanding of safe aviation operations.
Due to the enthusiastic discussions that ensue this event is scheduled for approximately 3 hours
Select Number:
GL03142430
Location of Seminar:
DuPage Airport (KDPA), West Chicago, Illinois
2700 International Drive
Main Terminal Flight Center, 3rd FL Conference RM
West Chicago, IL 60185
Directions to Venue:
GPS Map to DuPage Airport (KDPA) Main Terminal, Flight Center. Request directions to the 3rd Floor Conference Room.
Ground Traffic: Parking Lot is located South of the Main Terminal anywhere no Priority Signs posted.
Aircraft Traffic: Request Main Terminal Parking.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KDPA
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
40
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Grater Chicago FSDO-FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Greater Chicago FSDO - FAASTeam thanks The DuPage Airport Authority for this venue and all of the Air Traffic Controllers for their generous time to make this event a success.
Acronymns - GPS - Global Positioning System; GAJSC - General Aviation Joint Steering Commitee; ATC - Air Traffic Control; TRACON - Terminal Radar Approach Control; FSDO - Flight Standards District Office; FAASTeam - Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team
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 Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP 52, 63
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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