Title:
Sharing the Sky with Paragliders in the Pacific Northwest (PNW)
Topic:
Safely Sharing the Sky Between GA Pilots and Paraglider Pilots in the PNW
Speaker(s):
Fellipe Alves and Jason Wronski
Brief Description:
The session is inspired by the recent Cessna-paraglider midair collision in Austria. The workshop explores how we can safely share the same airspace. The seminar will show where paragliders typically fly in the PNW, how they operate, and practical techniques to maximize safety through situational awareness.
Select Number:
NM09145923
Location of Seminar:
Pearson Air Museum at The Tex Ranken Theater
1115 E Fifth St., Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA 98661
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KVUO
Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
55
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
SW Chapter of Washington Pilots Association
Pearson Airfield
National Park Service
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:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
Additional Event Documents: