Title:
NMPA Mountain Flying Familiarization Clinic
Topic:
Mountain Flying Safety
Speaker(s):
Cliff Chetwin, JD Huss, Dave Jesurun, Dr. Tom Navar, Glen Nicolet, Bob Akroyd, John Lorenz
Brief Description:
Day one ground school provides tools to understand and safely plan for the unique challenges of mountain flying. Day two starts with an optional morning mountain flight and ground school in the afternoon, building on day one and focusing on mountain flight safety. Day three offers a second optional mountain flight. Topics covered include aircraft performance, mountain weather, mountain communications, mountain flight operations & maneuvers, aeromedical issues, risk management, and survival. Optional flight activities on day 2 and day 3 offer an opportunity to fly in the mountains of northern NM and Colorado with an experienced mountain flying instructor. Successful completion of ground and flight portions will earn an applicable WINGS phase.
Select Number:
SW01145973
Location of Seminar:
NMANG Training Facility
1 Huey Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Directions to Venue:
No GA parking on ANG ramp.
Training room is in first building on right as you enter the ANG compound; gate opens at 10:30am Friday. The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this seminar for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, communicate your request as soon as possible to the person in the “Contact Information” area of the seminar notice. Note that at least two weeks is usually required to arrange services but since the FAASTeam does not control this facility it may not be possible to accommodate some requests.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KSAF
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
New Mexico Pilots Association
Kestrel Aviation LLC
High Country Aviation LLC
There is a cost for the ground school and optional flights. See event information at www.NMPilots.org for minimum requirements and registration.
Attendees must provide their own aircraft for optional Saturday and Sunday flights.
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 3
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
Additional Event Documents:
