Title:
AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Seminar
Topic:
Real Pilot Story: Trapped in the Hills
Speaker(s):
Pilar Wolfsteller, Air Safety Institute Senior Editor
Brief Description:
In November 2021, Arturo Guerra Perez, Sr. his son Arturo, Jr., both private pilots, face a harrowing return flight to their home in Monterey, Mexico from a weekend of aviation adventure in Texas. Just a few miles from home, they encounter intense mountain turbulence and a sinking cloud ceiling. They are familiar with the terrain—it’s basically their backyard—so they aim for a gap between a low, overcast sky and the hills ahead. Pilar Wolfsteller, Senior Editor at AOPA’s Air Safety Institute and commercial pilot/CFI will discuss this tragic accident, and what lessons other pilots can learn from it.
The webinar is 1 hour long and will feature questions and answers opportunities throughout the presentation.
Important Notice: This announcement is for WINGS credit only. FAA notification emails will not be sent.
Select Number:
EA07143152
Location of Seminar:
Front Royal-Warren County Airport
229 Stokes Airport Rd
Front Royal, VA 22630
Directions to Venue:
Front Royal-Warren County Airport's Main Building
From I-81 S use the left 2 lanes to take exit 300 for I-66 E toward Front Royal/Washington. Take exit 6 to merge onto US-340 S/US-522 S toward Front Royal. Turn right onto VA-55 W/W Strasburg Rd. Turn left onto State Rte 626. Continue onto State Rte 615. Turn left onto State Rte 626. Slight left to stay on State Rte 626. Merge onto State Rte 615 (Stokes Airport Road). Continue to airport. Building is on the left. Look for staff to direct you to the room.
Note: After normal business hours
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KFRR
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Sponsor: AOPA Air Safety Institute
Public, anyone can join. No registration is required. Contact Julie van Jaarsveld at 540.660.4945 or via email at julie@skydivefrontroyal.com for further questions.
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:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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