Title:
Lincoln Logan County (KAAA) Fly-In/Drive-In WINGS Seminar and Lunch
Topic:
Defending the Envelope: Why Weight, Balance, & Aircraft Performance Calculations Are So Critical
Speaker(s):
Nick Loftus, SPI FAASTeam
Brief Description:
You might think you already have weight, balance, and aircraft performance calculations mastered, especially with a modern Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) doing the math, but even experienced pilots fall victim to hidden pitfalls like the "Garbage In, Garbage Out" software trap and the normalization of deviance. We will go beyond the baseline calculations to explore the severe aerodynamic realities and psychological factors that silently erode general aviation safety margins. By dissecting real-world case studies, you will see exactly how easily overlooked estimations break the safety chain.
Select Number:
GL19144876
Location of Seminar:
Lincoln Logan County Airport Heritage in Flight Museum
1351 Airport Road
Lincoln, IL 62656
Directions to Venue:
Event will be held in the Heritage in Flight Museum's hangar located at KAAA.
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
46
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Sponsored by the Heritage in Flight Museum and the Springfield FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam).
Seminar begins at 9:30 a.m.
Lunch is served at 11:15 a.m.
Pizza lunch will be provided (donations welcome) and there will be a 50/50 raffle. Be sure to come early to check out the numerous outdoor military static displays on the field. Visit http://www.heritage-in-flight.org for museum info. Join us for this live safety social! Earn your WINGS for a chance to win a cash prize (wingsindustry.com).
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:
