Title:
From the Bay Area to Oshkosh and back - The long cross country!
Topic:
Learn how to properly prepare for and safely fly to AirVenture and back.
Brief Description:
Learn how to plan and prepare for a safe cross-country flight of 2,000 nm and back in a small single-engine plane. Whether IFR or VFR, there are important steps in order to be ready for changing weather and other surprises. Flying in and out of the “busiest airport in the US” during AirVenture week in July can also be a challenge with many learning moments.
Location of Seminar:
Trade Winds Aviation / Reid-Hillview Airport
2500 Cunningham Ave.
Terminal Building
San Jose, CA 95148
Directions to Venue:
Seminar will be held in the lobby of the Reid-Hillview Airport Terminal building. From Highway 680, exit onto Capital Expressway. Travel Southeast on Capital Expressway. At Cunningham Ave. turn Right. Ried-Hillview Terminal building is straight ahead then slightly left.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KRHV
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
7
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
John McGowan is a Commercial/Instrument and Multi rated pilot with 1600 flying hours over 50+ years. He is also an FAA Ground Instructor. He received his FAA Master Pilot award in 2017 and has owned a Piper Comanche based at Reid Hillview for 40 years.
Trade Winds Aviation is an active center of flight training, aircraft sales, and maintenance located at the Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, CA. Established in 1988, Trade Winds Aviation continues to focus on the professional training of student pilots and advanced training for licensed pilots. We attribute our success to a strong commitment to safety, quality, and experience.
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:
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