Seminars take place at the FAA Aviation Safety Center and Production Studios. Need this information at the show? Print the PDF file (83KB).
April 19 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Mark Grady
Do the Right Thing: Decision Making for Pilots With pilot error cited in 75 to 80 percent of all accidents, it's no wonder decision making is a hot topic. Unfortunately, all the theory can make the topic a bit dry. But this seminar is different. Interactive DVD technology lets you determine the outcome of one pilot's challenging flight home.
April 20 11:30 - 12:30 a.m. Bruce Landsberg
Say it Right! Radio Communication in Today's Airspace Ever heard a radio call that made you scratch your head—or worse yet, cringe? Attend this seminar and learn to avoid those embarrassing slip-ups. Plus, elevate your overall communication effectiveness with practical guidance on VFR and IFR operations, challenges at both towered and nontowered airports, and getting help in an emergency.
April 21 11:30 - 12:30 a.m. Mark Grady
Single-Pilot IFR Short of an emergency, there's probably no greater test of a pilot's skill than flying single-pilot IFR. This seminar offers techniques to help you rise to the challenge. We'll take a quick look at common IFR accident causes and important issues like lower-than-forecast weather, cockpit organization, avionics, and situational awareness.
April 21 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Mark Grady
Emergency Procedures Let's face it: Bad things sometimes happen to good pilots. Learn how to handle those "up here, wishing you were down there" scenarios. We'll show you how to keep abnormal situations from becoming emergencies, give advice on keeping problems under control, and tell you what you need to know about off-airport landings.
