Title:
Syracuse Safety Stand Down
Topic:
Discuss the decisions and Habits that Matter Every Time You Fly
Speaker(s):
David St. George, Gene Benson, John McGraw, Chris Blas, and Ron Ciura
Brief Description:
Join us for an engaging FAASTeam event featuring a panel of highly experienced aviation professionals focused on the decisions, habits, and practices that impact every flight you make.
This event brings together respected industry experts including David St. George, Gene Benson, John McGraw, Chris Blas, and Ron Ciura—each offering real-world insight drawn from decades of experience.
Attendees will gain practical knowledge and takeaways on:
Aircraft maintenance tasks pilots can safely perform
Pre-flight procedures—what to do and what to avoid
Go-arounds: “The Greatest Landing You Have Never Made”
UAS activity and the increasing presence of drones in the Syracuse area
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and strengthen the skills that enhance your safety and decision-making every time you fly.
Select Number:
EA23143099
Location of Seminar:
KSYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport
1000 Col Eileen Collins Blvd
John Walsh Conference Room 1st Floor
Syracuse, NY 13212
Directions to Venue:
Directions to the John Walsh Conference Room
First floor of the Syrcuse Airport Terminal. Enter terminal via Door 3 (center) then proceed to Grand Hall, stay left of escalators near SYR sign, then continue to back left of terminal building. Follow signs to conference rooms. John Walsh Conference Room is adjacent to the Aviation History Museum
Parking: Park in the garage or any lot. Parking is free with validation—bring your ticket into the conference for validation
This event features six outstanding speakers covering a wide range of topics, providing over six hours of valuable training with WINGS and AMT credit.
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Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
78
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Parking is FREE!! Park in the garage or any lot. Just bring your ticket into the conference for validation
This is a Fly in Event!! Fly into the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Park at Million Air FBO and Million Air will provide free transportation to the terminal.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided by our generous sponsor: SAFE, The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators.
WINGS Credit: Attendance qualifies for FAA WINGS credit. Be sure to register in advance and use your FAASafety.gov login information to ensure proper credit.
Special thanks to our event sponsors: True Course Flight School, Syracuse Airport, Avemco, Million Air, Syracuse Flying Club, Aero Mail, NUAIR, and others.
Enhance your knowledge and decision-making with real-world experience you can apply on every flight.
If you fly, it is worth your time
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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
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP64 Large-scale Community Outreach Event
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents:
