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Title:
CFIT Avoidance and Summer Flying Tips
Topic:
CFIT Avoidance and Summer Weather Flying Tips
Date and Time:
Thursday, July 16, 2026, starting at 18:00 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Kevin Spaulding, DPE and Samantha Inguanzo, CFI
Brief Description:

Kevin Spaulding is a highly experienced Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Cadillac, MI, where he primarily serves the aviation community at Wexford County Airport (KCAD).

With an aviation career spanning over 4 decades, Spaulding has held his examiner designation since 1996. His professional background is distinguished by his dual experience as a commercial airline pilot for Midwest Airlines and a dedicated educator.

He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a multi-rated Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, and MEI), possessing a deep technical understanding of both single and multi-engine operations. 

Maintaining a clean safety record throughout his extensive career, Spaulding emphasizes risk management and the meticulous use of checklists. He will share CFIT avoidance techniques all pilots need to know.

Samantha Inguanzo, a KCAD Certified Flight Instructor, Civil Air Patrol Instructor Pilot, and past air racer will be highlighting Tips for Flying Safely in Summer.

Select Number:
GL09145392
Location of Seminar:
Wexford County Aiport (Cadillac) Pavillion
8040 E 34 Mile Rd, Cadillac, MI

Cadillac, MI 49601
Directions to Venue:

Meeting will be inside the newly built, tall, tan building adjacent to the FBO/pilot lounge (east side).


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KCAD
Seating:
80 seats at the facility, 80 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Contact Information:
Samantha Inguanzo
Phone: +2317144723
samantha@northcountryflight.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Venue supported by Wexford County Airport (KCAD). 

The FAA Safety Team is committed to equal access. Contact the organizer if you need accommodations.

WINGS credit available upon attendance. Questions? samantha@northcountryflight.com or (231) 714-4723

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:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
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