Title:
US Air Force Flying Around Us
Topic:
Military and General Aviation Interaction
Speaker(s):
Mr. Fernando Cornejo
Brief Description:
Navigating military airspace is a critical skill for general aviation pilots. Join us for an essential seminar featuring the controllers who manage F-16 fighter jet operations in South Florida. We will cover Homestead Air Reserve Base (ARB) flight operations, aircraft types, and what to expect when flying southbound to the Florida Keys or navigating northbound Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs). Attendees will learn vital mid-air collision avoidance strategies and gain a comprehensive understanding of military maneuvers in local airspace. Equip yourself with the knowledge required to fly safely around Homestead ARB's delegated airspace
Select Number:
SO19145412
Location of Seminar:
Broward College South Campus
7200 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL
Building 66, room 139/156
Hollywood, FL 33024
Directions to Venue:
If you are on I-95, exit Pembroke Pines Blvd. Head West, then left into Broward College, go around the parking lots until the last building. That building would be Number 66.
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Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
86
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam & FSDO 19
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thanks to our speaker - Fernando Cornejo.
Mr. Fernando Cornejo, the MACA (Mid-Air Collision Avoidance) representative for Homestead Air Force and air traffic controller for 24 years.
He is Air Traffic Control Specialist, and worked for the Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, FAA, and contract towers with CI2 Aviation, RVA, and was an air traffic manager with Midwest. Fernando has been serving Homestead base for 8 years.
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Thanks to Broward College and the Aviation Department for their help to make our seminar. A special thanks to the associate-dean Carla Pinto, Donna Saporito, and captain JP McGinnis.
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:
Safety Promotion Outreach for Pilots
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