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Title:
Mid-South Wings and Weather Conference
Topic:
Aviation Weather Forecasting Seminar
Date and Time:
Friday, July 7, 2017, starting at 09:00 Central Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Paul Suffern, NTSB Meteorologist (keynote speaker)
Brief Description:

This seminar promotes aviations safety and productivity through weather awareness and forecasting techniques. This event is one of the best in the country so seats go quickly. Submit your registration as soon as possible.

Select Number:
CE0075501
Location of Seminar:
FDX Air Operations facility
3851 Airways

Memphis, TN 38116
Directions to Venue:

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Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Central Region FAASTeam Office
Contact Information:
Stephen Kearney
Phone: (901) 368-8167
stephen.kearney@noaa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

This event is hosted by FedEx Air Operations.

Topics for the Friday, July 7, 2017 seminar are: Air Traffic Control, Aviation weather forecasting, Strengthening communications, Leveraging current and future technology, and more!

Topics for the Saturday, July 8, 2017 seminar are: Aviation weather hazard anticipation and avoidance, Understanding NWS forecasts, Tactical Decision Aids, and more!

Saturday's seminar also includes NWS, FAA, and FedEx Operations Tours.

Seminars will discuss new weather tools and satellite data for pilots and meteorologist, pilot weather safety, what ATC sees on radar compared to what meteorologists and pilots see, and how we can improve communication and education between the pilot, controller and weather communities.

Speakers include: Paul Suffern - NTSB meterologist, Gary Ellrod - satellite expert and developer of turbulence guidance tools, Amanda Martin - Aviation Weather Center, Shem Malmquist - FDX MD-11 Captain, Memphis ARTCC and Memphis Tower FAA REPS, FedEx Meteorology forecasters, NWS forecasters. 

500 seats are available. Visit the website and follow the link for REGISTRATION:

http://www.weather.gov/meg/midsouth-wings-weather

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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 2
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
Advanced WINGS
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Other
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  Wings_and_Weather_flyer.pdf
bullet  CE0075501F.pdf