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Title:
Citabria to Convective Clouds - Stories from an FAA Weather Briefer
Topic:
Northwest Weather: From Briefing Charts to Smart Flying Decisions
Date and Time:
Saturday, August 22, 2026, starting at 13:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Debra Plymate
Brief Description:

Veteran FAA weather briefer, flight instructor, and Ninety-Nine Debra Plymate shares stories and insights from a lifetime in aviation—from her early flying lessons in a Citabria to briefing legendary test pilots such as Scott Crossfield.

Explore how pilots can use 500-mb charts, radar, satellite imagery, and other weather products to recognize Northwest weather patterns and anticipate changing conditions. Debra will demonstrate practical ways to interpret complex weather information and turn it into useful information for safer, more informed flying decisions.

Select Number:
NM09146042
Location of Seminar:
Wings Over Willamette Fly-In Independence State Airport
4929 Airport Rd.
South Hangar
Independence, OR 97351
Directions to Venue:

See the South Hangar Forum area on the Event Map at Event Schedule – Wings over Willamette


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  7S5
Seating:
30 seats at the facility, 29 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
DEBRA LEA PLYMATE
Phone: (503) 428-7210
debra@nutsch.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

This event is made possible through the generous support and volunteer efforts of EAA Chapter 292 and the Wings Over the Willamette Fly-In Planning Committee. Their dedication to promoting aviation safety, education, and pilot proficiency is greatly appreciated.

Special thanks to the EAA Chapter 292 volunteers and members of the Wings Over the Willamette planning committee for their time, experience, and commitment to making this aviation safety event possible.

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:
WINGS
Additional Event Documents: