Title:
Controlled Flight Into Terrain
Topic:
Preventing CFIT Through Technology and Situational Awareness
Speaker(s):
Leonard Litton, CFII, FAASTeam Rep., DPE
Brief Description:
Today’s aviators have the benefit of many tools to maintain appropriate clearance from the ground. There are electronic warning systems, including GPS databases and terrain awareness warning systems. Technological advances in situational awareness have certainly reduced the number of GA CFIT accidents.
However, the GAJSC found that overreliance on automation can be a precursor to many CFIT events. Awareness of automation limitations and pilot proficiency in flying with and without automation are key to safe flight. The bottom line is clear: Nothing can fully compensate for a pilot’s failure to plan carefully in advance, and to stay aware and alert throughout the flight. Please join CFII Leonard Litton for a presentation on how to avoid becoming another CFIT accident statistic.
Select Number:
SO13143295
Location of Seminar:
Civil Air Patrol Building, South Ramp
11 Airport Road
Greenville, SC 29607
Directions to Venue:
The seminar will be help in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) facility located on the south ramp at Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU). The CAP building is located next to the Runway Park at KGMU.
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KGMU
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
49
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
SC FSDO FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thanks to the Civil Air Patrol for use of their facility.
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 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
SAS ACTIVITY #SO13202602315
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
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