Title:
Running On Empty - A Review of Fuel Related Accidents
Topic:
No One Plans to Run Out of Gas, But It Happens Far Too Often.........Let's Talk About It!!!
Speaker(s):
Ryan Newman; FAASTeam Program Manager
Brief Description:
There are two way to run out of Gas -
- Fuel Exhaustion, or
- Fuel Starvation
......and then there's water or other contamination, clogged filters, failed pumps, etc.
Let's talk about Fuel-Related accidents and why they keep happening. Along the way, you may pick up a few tips to avoid this yourself.
Select Number:
SW17144852
Location of Seminar:
Harlingen - Valley Int'l Airport
1 Lodestar Ave
Sun Valley FBO
Harlingen, TX 78550
Directions to Venue:
Flying In - Set your GPS KHRL-Direct-Enter-Enter; Communicate with Valley Approach; Tell Ground that you want to park at Sun Valley FBO; East-side of the airfield, North Ramp
Driving In - Head into Harlingen on I-69E (see map link)
From the North - Exit east onto Combres Ro Hondo Rd (FM 508); Right on FM 509; Right on Bodenhamer Dr; Right on Bob Youker St; Let on Woodall Ave; Right onto Lodestar Ave
From the South - Exit East on TX N Loop 499; Left onto Grimes Ave; Left onto FM 509; Left onto Bodenhammer Dr; Right onto Bob Youker; Left onto Woodall Ave; Right onto Lodestar Ave
Walking In - Probably NOT!! Try a Taxi or Ride-Share
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KHRL
Seating:
25
seats at the facility,
20
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
San Antonio FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Special thanks to Sun Valley Aviation 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 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents:
