Title:
How To Survive After a Forced Landing
Speaker(s):
Howard Donner - CFI, MD and Wilderness Medicine & Survival Expert
Brief Description:
You’ve made it through a forced landing-now what? Join us for a presentation with Howard Donner, MD/CFI, as he shares practical survival and rescue strategies for the critical first 8 to 72 hours after an off-airport landing. Howard will showcase essential survival gear and guide you through the critical priorities: staying safe, signaling for help, choosing the right gear, and managing shelter, water, and first aid. See the equipment up close and get actionable tips that could make all the difference.
What To Expect:
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Check-in, Mingle, Eat, Drink.
6:00 PM: Howard Donner Presentation
7:00 PM: Q&A
For more information about The Hangar at Cloud9 visit https://www.thac9.com/
Select Number:
WP11137147
Location of Seminar:
The Hangar at Cloud9
5440 Louie Ln
104
Reno, NV 89511
Directions to Venue:
The building is roughly off of Airway and Longley.
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
19
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam Reno
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
About the Speaker:
Howard J. Donner, MD/CFI
Dr. Howard Donner’s unique medical practice has taken him to the farthest reaches of the globe. He began his career working 8 years as a professional river and mountain guide. Now specializing in high altitude and expedition medicine, he has advised mountaineers, rescuers, Olympic athletes and aerospace personnel throughout his career.
He served for 5 years as a medical operations consultant for NASA, where he was involved in the design of the Shuttle and International Space Station medical systems.
Dr. Donner worked as an Emergency Physician at the Telluride Medical Center and as a medical advisor and an active member of Telluride's Search and Rescue team. He also worked at Telluride as a commercial pilot. He is a Certified Flight Instructor and is currently the director of Adventure Training for "The Finer Points of Flying”, an aviation company providing international pilot education and training.
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
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Conduct WINGS Outreach to increase of Phased pilot participation in WINGS
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