Title:
Topic of the Month July Over Water Operations
Topic:
Monthly Topic - General Aviation Operations Over Water - Plus Drone Discussion
Speaker(s):
Mitch Williams
Brief Description:
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Basic survival knowledge and equipment can greatly improve chances of surviving after a ditching.
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Pilots should plan for the shortest possible overwater routes and fly at higher altitudes to increase gliding distance.
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GA Passengers and crew should wear Personal Flotation Devices while flying over water.
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When flying to or over remote areas consider 406 MHz personal locator beacons and or satellite phones.
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The most important factor in survival success is the will to survive. .
We will also discuss Drone (Unmanned Aircraft Rules) - Drone operations near airports and airspace.
Select Number:
SW15138097
Location of Seminar:
Chickasha Municipal Airport - Terminal Building
2376 BEECHCRAFT ROAD HANGAR 4
Chickasha, OK 73018
Directions to Venue:
FAA safety Meeting tonight at Chickasha Municipal Airport terminal bldg. If you drive, park in the short term parking next to the green terminal building.
Walk through the gate in the NW corner of the parking lot.
For those that attend in person, we will have some bottled water about 6 pm and a meeting at 6:30.
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KCHK
Seating:
40
seats at the facility,
37
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Special Thanks to Chickasha Municipal Airport for hosting this presentation.
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:
Topic of the Month
Additional Event Documents: