AOPA Air Safety Foundation

AOPA Air Safety Foundation

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Free Safety Seminar Descriptions

Collision Avoidance in the Hudson Corridor

Tight Spots: Collision Avoidance in the Hudson Corridor

The recent midair collision over the Hudson was a rare tragedy, but it points to an issue that deserves attention-flying safely in crowded skies. On Nov. 16th, in White Plains, NY join AOPA Air Safety Foundation president Bruce Landsberg for a special FREE seminar We'll discuss:

  • The NTSB's preliminary report on the accident
  • Best practices for operating in the Hudson River corridor
  • Future changes to Hudson Corridor operations and procedures
  • Proven strategies for steering clear of other aircraft
    • In addition, representatives from AOPA Government Affairs, Eastern Region Helicopter Council, and ATC will be on hand to answer your questions.The program will be offered simultaneously on the web at https://airsafety.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/register.pl?activity_id=yfrztwr (prior registration required-free). Sponsored by AOPA, Westchester Aviation Association, and the FAA.

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    GPS From the Ground Up

    This GPS seminar discusses GPS operations as a whole, not just individual unit-specific functions. It's no longer about a GPS unit, it's about an entire operation that includes the pilot, ATC, Flight Service, etc. The pilot should not only use GPS as a supplemental means of navigation and situational awareness, but as a method to help manage the entire flight. The seminar will start with some brief compare/contrast of specific units and how technology has evolved, and then move into meaningful tips and advice for every phase of flight: Flight planning, preflight, departure, enroute and much more. We'll also discuss real-pilot "gotchas" that GPS users got themselves into due to lack of proper training, etc. You will not want to miss this seminar.

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    Pinch Hitter

    An introduction to flying. Teaches non-pilots how to navigate, use the radio, and land the airplane in case of an emergency. This Pinch Hitter course is available at the AOPA Summit.

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    What Went Wrong?

    Sometimes the cause of an aircraft accident is obvious. Other times, it takes everything from CSI-style forensics to old-fashioned sleuthing to figure out where things went awry. The Air Safety Foundation's latest seminar looks at general aviation accidents through the eyes of the investigator--starting at the scene and working backward to reconnect the shattered links of the accident chain.

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