Title:
Southeast Arizona WINGS Seminar
Topic:
Introduction to 1800WXBRIEF.com (replacement for DUATS)
Speaker(s):
Jerry Proctor, Larry Portouw, Steve Walsh
Brief Description:
The presentation will include an overview of the 1800WXBRIEF website, how to create an account, navigating weather pages and obtaining briefings, filing flight plans, and other information available on the website..
This will be an interactive event. Bring your laptop or tablet/phone to participate. Please ensure your device is fully charged - availability of power outlets in the room is very limited.
Location of Seminar:
Sierra Vista Public Works Department
401 Guilio Cesare Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Directions to Venue:
Flying In: Transportation to the event and return to airport will be available. Please contact James Short (info below) BEFORE the event date if you need transportation.
Driving: from the intersection of Fry Blvd & SR 92 drive east 1 mile on SR 90; turn north on Guilio Cesare, then 0.4 miles to Public Works parking on the right. Look for event signs.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KFHU
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
33
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thanks to City of Sierra Vista & Public Works Department for the use of the meeting room.
Thanks to Sierra Vista Aero Association for sponsoring this event.
Special thanks to our guest speakers who make this event possible, and to our volunteers assisting with preparation & transportation.
Sierra Vista Aero Association will provide snacks & coffee.
This program will run from 9 AM to 11 AM. If you need transportation from the airport, you should be inside the terminal building no later than 8:30 to allow time to get from the airport to the meeting.
Fly in arrivals: Contact James Short (520-261-0373
) prior to seminar date to confirm transportation to/from event. Please check NOTAMs and ATIS (Weather) - 134.75. Restricted Area (R2303A/B/C) and tower are normally not active on weekends - but check NOTAMs for changes. If active, contact APP (127.05), follow ATC instructions; otherwise treat as non-tower arrival on CTAF (124.95). Rwy 26, 30, and 21 are right-traffic. South side of airport is for military only. Park on north side of airport in GA Parking east of terminal. Volunteers will be in the terminal to assist you with transportation to the event.
Notes: ASOS on 119.675 has been decomissioned. Weather is on ATIS - 134.75. Restricted Area R-2312 to south of airfield is active 24/7, surface to 15,000 MSL.
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
FAASTeam Project Information:
Wings Program
Additional Event Documents:
