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Title:
Mid Island Air Service Monthly Safety Seminar
Topic:
The #1 Pilot Fatality - How to Avoid Becoming a Loss of Control Statistic
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 8, 2018, starting at 08:30 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
David Windmiller - A US Unlimited Team Aerobatic Pilot, SE, ME, CFI, CFI Rotorcraft, MEI, Land/Sea
Brief Description:

You are invited to an exclusive safety workshop on The #1 Pilot Fatality - How to Avoid Becoming a Loss of Control Statistic given by featured speaker David Windmiller - A US Unlimited Team Aerobatic Pilot, and accomplished Airplane, Rotorcraft, and Glider pilot and Instructor with over 18,000 flight hours.   At this two hour informative briefing we will discuss unusual attitudes and if you and your plane are capable of rolling/pitching 360 degrees.  Plus a look at accidents and the fatal base-to-final turn, and your questions.  Our primary focus will be on avoiding Loss of Control accidents in your aircraft. Pilots need to make good decisions, and only you can choose to be a safer pilot!  Click on the link below to register TODAY!

Select Number:
EA1184830
Location of Seminar:
Mid Island Air Service, Inc.
101 Hering Drive

Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Directions to Venue:

DIRECTIONS: MID ISLAND AIR SERVICE (MIAS). From the West: LIE (495) eastbound to exit 57 (Veterans Memorial Highway). Right on Veterans Highway (454), 6 miles to main entrance to airport. From the East: LIE westbound to exit 57. Left on 454 follow above. From the West: Sunrise Highway to exit 49, second light, left on Johnson Ave. Straight for three lights into the airport. From the East: Sunrise to exit 50A, right onto Johnson Ave. Airport entrance: straight in, left on Schaefer Drive and right on Hering Drive.

The meeting will be held in the main hangar.  Aircraft parking available on ramp area.


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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KISP
Seating:
100 seats at the facility, 14 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team and the Farmingdale FSDO
Contact Information:
Don Lawrence & Jim Orehosky
Phone: (631) 588-5400
don@midislandair.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Sponsored by: The Doorologist, Advanced Epoxy Flooring, and the Bayport Aerodrome.

FREE MONTHLY Aviation Seminar Series

WHEN:  Saturday, July 14, 2018
TIME: 8:30am Continental Breakfast - 9:00-10:30am seminar, questions, hangar talk.
WHERE:  Mid Island Air Service, Inc. [MIAS]  MacArthur Airport    
HOSTS:  Mid Island Air Service & FAA Safety Team http://www.midislandair.com

SEP 8, 2018    

The #1 Pilot Fatality -  How to Avoid Becoming a Loss of Control Statistic?

  • Is your airplane capable of rolling and pitching 360 degrees? Yes, it is, are you?
  • There are no unusual attitudes for an aerobatic pilot. Aerobatics 101.
  • A look into real aviation accidents and what went wrong.
  • The benefits of investing in a Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) class, even if just for one session – next classes with David on 9/22 & 9/29 at www.vxperts.com.
  • In-depth, yet understandable, look at the Base-to-Final Turn that results in so many fatalities.
  • Increase pilot's awareness for LOC (loss of control) situations and prevent an LOC situation more effectively.
  • Question and Answer Opportunity directly after seminar with David Windmiller

David Windmiller - A US Unlimited Team Aerobatic Pilot, SE, ME, CFI, CFI Rotorcraft, MEI, Land/Sea, Rotocraft, Glider, Turbo Prop/Jet, 18K+ hrs

By attending this seminar, and others like it, you can become part of the FAA Pilot Proficiency Award Program [also known as WINGS] by participating in a recurrent training program. This program was expanded in 2008 and developed for a higher level of safety by employing consistent recurrent training, which has been identified as a major factor in reducing General Aviation [GA] accident rates. 
 
Remember, as part of this seminar program, WINGS is designed to help keep you safe, and by participating and staying WINGS current you may maintain a valid Flight Review. We appreciate your participation in this event.

Do you know your limitations? The seminar will also direct your attention to the Mid Island Personal Limitations Checklist to help teach “situational awareness " through the experiences of other pilots . . . help develop good judgment, . . . . and better

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
FAASTeam Project Information:
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