Below you will find the details for this seminar. You may register by clicking the "Register" link.


Title:
Avoid Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) Plan Ahead
Topic:
The Hazards of Controlled Flight Into Terrain
Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, starting at 18:00 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Ningyun Cai
Brief Description:

This two hour event, coordinated by the Albany FAASTeam and presented by FAASTeam Representative, Ningyun Cai. It will contain information of interest to all pilots. 

During this months Seminar, we will present an interesting discussion about what happens when an aircraft is flown inadvertently into terrain. This mistake is almost always a deadly one. Knowing your aircraft, making wise choices and being aware of your surroundings is an important part of avoiding a CFIT accident. 

Select Number:
EA01145849
Location of Seminar:
Plattsburgh Airport
1 Alabama Street

Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Directions to Venue:

This two hour event will be held at Av Flight, located at the south-east side of the airport below the beacon and tower. This seminar will be held in the 1st floor Conference Room at Av Flight at the Plattburgh Airport.  Street address: 1 Alabama Street, Plattburgh, NY.   No landing and facility fees for aircraft <12,500lb.


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  PBG
Seating:
40 seats at the facility, 40 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Adina PAPP
Phone: (518) 785-5660 ext. 259
adina.papp@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

The FAASTeam would like to thank AV Flight of Plattsburgh for sponsoring this seminar and providing their facility and refreshments. 

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:
Basic WINGS
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
Advanced WINGS
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP14
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
Additional Event Documents: