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Title:
Winter Flying at Westchester and Beyond
Topic:
Join The WAA For a Winter Flying Presentation
Date and Time:
Saturday, December 15, 2018, starting at 09:00 Eastern Standard Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Nick Gregory, Designated Pilot Examiner and Chief Meteorologist for WNYW
Brief Description:

Long-time pilot, local Designated Pilot Examiner, CFI, and  veteran Chief Meteorologist at WNYW-TV in New York (Channel 5) Nick Gregory will present a 2 hour seminar on winter flying. 

Nick is an engaging and enlightening speaker, and various aspects of winter weather and winter flying will be covered.

In addition, The Farmingdale FSDO FAASTeam Program Manager, Ben Struck, will give some updates on recent regulatory changes and will highlight some recent incidents and accidents, explaining some best practices that will assist you in avoiding becoming a statistic.

The event will be held at SUNY Purchase on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 9:00am-12:00pm

Admission is free for all, and refreshments will be provided as a service to our local light general aviation community. 

Please RSVP here to reserve your place.

NOTE: In the event of inclement weather on the day of the seminar, a determination will be made by 6:00 PM local time the evening prior as to whether the event will continue as planned or be rescheduled.

Please call the FSDO at 631-755-1300 and dial extension 605 after 6:00 PM and listen to the message for a FAASTeam Event status update.

Select Number:
EA1187841
Location of Seminar:
SUNY Purchase
735 Anderson Hill Road

Purchase, NY 10577
Directions to Venue:

Parking is free for this event in the Purchase College West 1 lot. 

Directions to the parking lot, and walking directions to the Humanities Building from the parking lot, are shown on the attached map. 

 


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  HPN
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Farmingdale FSDO FAASTeam
Contact Information:
BENJAMIN DOWD STRUCK
Phone: (917) 593-9143
Benjamin.D.Struck@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

The Westchester Aviation Association (WAA) brings you events like this, regular meetings with Westchester Tower and NY Tracon controllers at which light GA can converse with ATC in an informal setting, summer barbecues, Wings and Wheels events, and an evening of safety events dedicated expressly to light GA topics each June....all free of charge. 

The WAA is a not-for-profit organization which promotes aviation education and understanding on the part of government authorities and the public. Our members include a growing number of individuals and businesses who value the presence of good air transportation facilities in Westchester County.

We hope that those who attend who are not already WAA members, sign up now or at the event. JOIN TODAY! 

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 3
Advanced WINGS
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
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