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Title:
Are You Ready for the Unexpected - Survival Tools for Pilots
Topic:
Flying Over Unpopulated Areas; Are You Ready to Survive Until Help Arrives?
Date and Time:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, starting at 18:30 Central Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Ryan Newman- FAASTeam Program Manager
Brief Description:

We read about this in the news from time to time, someone survives for days or weeks until rescue finally arrives.  How about you?  Are you mentally and physically prepared to survive.  Are you equipped to survive?

Let's take a look at how to prepare and what it takes to actually survive when the time comes.

Select Number:
SW17144849
Location of Seminar:
Mid Valley Airport - Weslaco
1909 Joe Stephens
Kelly Norman's Hangar # 4
Weslaco, TX 78596
Directions to Venue:

Flying In - Set you GPS to KTXW-Direct-Enter-Enter; Communicate with Valley Approach; Park on the West Mid-field Ramp; Hangar 4 is Walking Distance

Driving In - From Hwy IH-2, Exit 159 to North Airport Drive; Enter thru the North Gate; Hangar 4 is on the Right -        See Attached Map

Walking In - Yeah, like a pilot's gonna walk that far; Try a Taxi or Ride Share


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KTXW
Seating:
25 seats at the facility, 20 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
San Antonio FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Ryan Newman
Phone: (210) 308-3310
Ryan.B.Newman@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Special thanks to Kelly Norman for hosting this event

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 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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