Title:
Hangar Talk Saturdays (KVNY) - Hypoxia
Topic:
Recognizing Hypoxia, Understanding Its Effects, and Protecting Pilot Performance
Speaker(s):
Jill Dressel - CASE Training Academy Owner and FAASTeam Training Provider, Richard Mend - ATP SEL/MEL CFI-AI FAASTeam Representa
Brief Description:
How would you know you were becoming hypoxic if hypoxia itself was impairing your ability to recognize it? Hypoxia is one of aviation's most insidious hazards because its effects can develop gradually while degrading judgment, coordination, vision, and decision making. A pilot may not realize that performance is deteriorating until the ability to respond appropriately has already been compromised.
Join Jill Dressel for an engaging exploration of hypoxia and its impact on pilots and passengers. The presentation will examine the types and causes of hypoxia, altitude-related physiological effects, individual differences in susceptibility, warning signs and symptoms, time of useful consciousness, and practical strategies for recognizing and preventing hypoxia. Real-world aviation scenarios will illustrate why preparation, oxygen awareness, and timely action are essential to maintaining safe flight operations.
Select Number:
WP01147338
Location of Seminar:
LA Flight Academy
7900 Balboa Blvd
G6 Prop Park West
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Directions to Venue:
Easy access from Balboa Blvd. Plenty of free parking. Seminar length approximately 2 hours.
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Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
49
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Why Attend:
Hypoxia is not limited to high-altitude airline operations. General aviation pilots can encounter reduced oxygen availability during high-altitude flight, mountain operations, pressurization problems, or other unexpected situations. Understanding how hypoxia affects the body and, more importantly, how it affects judgment and self-awareness can help pilots recognize a developing problem before it becomes an emergency.
Space is Limited - Advance Registration Encouraged
Pre-registration helps ensure seating availability and supports timely FAA WINGS credit processing. Questions regarding the seminar may be directed to Richard Mend at 818-636-1021 or mendaviation@sbcglobal.net.
What to Bring:
Please bring something to take notes with (pencil and paper recommended). The seminar is held inside an airplane hangar, so we recommend wearing comfortable clothing and bringing a light jacket, as temperatures may vary during the presentation.
About the Speaker:
Jill Dressel is the owner and trainer of CASE Training Academy and an FAASTeam training provider. A certified Red Cross instructor with more than 26 years of aviation experience, Jill has extensive experience as a commercial and corporate flight attendant, with a professional focus on cabin safety, emergency preparedness, crew coordination, and passenger care. Her presentations bring a practical perspective to the human factors and emergency considerations that affect pilots and passengers alike.
Program Support:
Kris Hughes CFI CFII AGI IGI - FAASTeam Representative - Supporting seminar coordination, FAA WINGS participation, and pilot proficiency initiatives for the Hangar Talk Saturdays (KVNY) series.
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 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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