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Title:
Avoiding Controlled Flight into Terrain and Inadvertent IMC - EAA Chapter 327
Topic:
November FAAST November Topic of the Month - Avoiding CFIT Accidents
Date and Time:
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, starting at 18:30 Central Standard Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Cole Norton
Brief Description:

Join for a discussion of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), presented by Cole Norton a FAA Safety Team Representative and DPE, examining real-world accident statistics, situational awareness, weather-related decision-making, spatial disorientation, and strategies to reduce risk for flight into terrain.

Cole will also breifly share his aviation background, from flight instruction and flight school ownership to professional flying, Part 135 charter operations, and conducting FAA practical tests to tie into discussion on best practicies for avoiding inadvertent flight into IMC and controlled flight into terrain. This presentation offers practical insights and lessons applicable to pilots of all experience levels.

Select Number:
CE01147342
Location of Seminar:
EAA Chapter 327 (Hangar 88)
11052 Airport Road
Hangar 88
Dubuque, IA 52003
Directions to Venue:

Park at the base of the control tower. When the tower is on your left, hangar 88 is to the right at the NW corner of the parking lot. 


Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
50 seats at the facility, 24 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam DSM
Contact Information:
COLE ROBERT NORTON
Phone: (319) 981-7768
cole.norton@fly-iowa.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

EAA Chapter 327

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:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
Additional Event Documents: