Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This event would not be possible without the active participation and collaboration amongst FAA Runway Safety, Air Traffic Control, Airport Management, and Airport Users.
Speakers include:
Stephen Corcoran, Ryan Field Air Traffic Control Tower, Manager
J. Fernando Morales III, FAA Runway Safety Program Manager
Allen Kinnison, Director Airside Operations, Tucson Airport Authority, Airport Management
Will Roosma, Airside Operations Officer, Tucson Airport Authority, Airport Management
Ernest R. Copeland, FAA Safety Team Program Manager (Airworthiness) Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office
Runway incursions are a major factor in aviation safety. While many things have been done to reduce the accident rate in General Aviation and the Air Carrier Industry, both sides of the aviation house are still experiencing far too many runway incursions. This could be the result of "Read back - Hear back" issues, poor airport signage, pilot inattention/knowledge, expectation bias, or a combination of factors. Runway safety is a major concern for all pilots and if you have been around aviation for a long period of time you have probably seen some close calls on the runways and taxiways, or even been involved in some yourself.
FAA Runway Safety https://www.faa.gov/airports/runway_safety/videos/
"From the Flight Deck" video series provides pilots with actual runway approach and airport taxiway footage captured with cockpit mounted cameras, combined with diagrams and visual graphics to clearly identify hot spots and other safety-sensitive items.
"Runway Safety Pilot Simulator" video series a self-guided resource to assist flight instructors with teaching student pilots surface safety best practices, before they step foot into the cockpit.
Runway Pilot Simulator "UNABLE" https://www.runwaysafetysimulator.com/
New Ways to Preflight Your Destination By Susan K. Parson, FAA Safety Briefing Editor
https://medium.com/faa/new-ways-to-preflight-your-destination-cb9e56c99016
In “Additional Event Documents” below, find links to National and Local safety material.
Thank You! A message from your FAASTeam.
Ernest R. Copeland, FAA Safety Team Program Manager (Airworthiness)
Federal Aviation Administration, Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office
Craig A. Tompkins, FAA Safety Team Program Manager (Operations)
Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards District Office/Scottsdale, AZ