Title:
February Topic of the Month - Mountain Flying
Topic:
An Overview of Mountain Weather, Mountain Flying, and Safe Flight Planning.
Speaker(s):
William Grannis CFII, FAA Safety Representative
Brief Description:
Prepared by the Colorado Pilots Association, this seminar will explore valuable information compiled by veteran mountain pilots. Although it is not a comprehensive mountain flying course, this seminar's cursory review of mountain weather, reading the clouds, and planning a mountain cross country will enhance the safety of your flight in the Great Smoky Mountains or the Rocky Mountains.
Location of Seminar:
Rock Hill York County Bryant Field
550 Airport Road
Terminal Building Conference Room
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Directions to Venue:
From I - 77, take Exit 82C to Route 161 [Celanese Road] westbound towards York, SC. The airport is approximately 6 miles West of I-77, on the right, abutting and visible from Celanese Turn right at the stoplight onto Museum Road, past the National Guard Armory, bearing right onto Airport Road, past the Fire Station and FlyCarolina, to the brick terminal building on the right, with parking rom available.
From I-85, take Exit 102 unto Highway 5 towards York where Hwy 5 joins Hwy 161. Turn left onto Hwy 161 eastbound, approximately 15 miles toward Rock Hill. Hwy 161 joins Cleanese eastbound and about 2 miles to museum Road, turn left at the stoplight onto Museum Road as then as explained above.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KUZA
Seating:
25
seats at the facility,
12
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The FAASTeam extends a special thanks to the Rock Hill/York county Airport staff for the use of their Conference Room to contuct this event.
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
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP14
Additional Event Documents:
