Title:
Mid Air Collision Avoidance Medication and Pilots
Topic:
MACA (Mid Air Collision Avoidance) Nellis AFB and TOM (Topic of the Month)Medications and Pilots
Speaker(s):
Dave Hodges, Thomas Miller, Cathy Stockdale, Ira Smith
Brief Description:
MACA
How are our skies kept safe from hostile activities? It is because we have the greatest combat training being performed in our own backyard by Nellis Air Force personnel. Military pilots from all over the world are trained here to hone their skills in combat activities. We will be given some insight as to what goes on in and around the NTTR and procedures to enhance civil and military safety. We can sleep safely at night!
Dave Hodges and Tom Miller are airspace managers for Nellis Air Force Base, Creech Air Force Base and Nevada Test and Training Range. They have about 75 years of ATC experience between the two of them and still perform duties in the Nellis Air Traffic Control Facility.
PILOTS AND MEDICATION
Ira Smith, Commercial Pilot, FAASTeam Representative, and Cathy Stockdale, CFII, Lead FAASTeam Rep. for HND will give a presentation on Pilots and Medication. Unfortunately, a recent FAA study determined that over 40% of pilots involved in fatal accidents tested positive for medications/drugs. Of these, 90% were flying Part 91 (General Aviation). The extent to which medications/drugs were a contributing factor to fatal accidents is difficult to determine in accident investigation, so in the absence of data and (largely) regulation, the onus is on pilots to be aware of the impact to own performance. Discover how common over the counter medications and prescriptions can have unexpected effects on pilots. Is there a recommended wait time after consuming the medication/drug?
Location of Seminar:
North Las Vegas Airport (VGT)
2730 Airport Drive
Terminal Building
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Directions to Venue:
Grand Canyon Room in the Terminal Building at the North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT).
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KVGT
Seating:
65
seats at the facility,
29
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Las Vegas FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
A drawing for a FREE online course provided by Gleim Publications and cookies provided by the 99s.
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
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
1 Credit for Master Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP13, 14
National Project:
Pilot Deviations - Airspace
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