Think you’ve heard it all about stalls?What’s the most common phase of flight for stall related accidents?Chances are you guessed wrong.Join the AOPA Air Safety Institute for an analysis of over 2,000 stall accidents.View cockpit videos of inadvertent stalls and learn when to really be wary and what to watch for to avoid some of the most dangerous accident sequences in all of aviation.
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Doug Stewart
The Art of Flying IFR: Situational Awareness
It is essential for an instrument pilot to stay ahead of the airplane at all times. It requires awareness of a large variety of elements that go beyond just knowing where one is and what is next. In this seminar, MCFI Doug Stewart will discuss how he employs the many different elements of situational awareness to drive his IFR best practices. EA6176734
10:15 – 11:15 AM
Radek Wyrzykowski
AIRSPACE FOR DUMMIES
“Shaded blue or magenta line on the sectional” – what does it all mean? Could not knowing cost us our pilot certificate? Do I need to wait for controller’s permission to change my frequency after departing from a towered airport? Airspace does not have to be complicated. To that end, Radek is presenting "Airspace for Dummies." He breaks down complex aviation airspace designs in simple terms you can understand without being an expert in FAA regulations. What you will learn you will be able to apply for practical purposes in your aviation activities. EA6176735
11:30 – 12:30 PM
Taylor Albrecht
MASTERING CROSSWINDS
Crosswind landings are the number one real-world weather-related cause of accidents in general aviation. Richard Collins said they are the hardest thing to learn in aviation. Naturally many pilots are apprehensive and lack confidence in crosswind conditions. The Mastering Crosswinds seminar demystifies the crosswind dilemma by looking at the different components. First, we frame the crosswind problem. Then we look at the aerodynamics relevant to crosswind operations. Finally, we discuss crosswind operations, including taxi, takeoff, and landing. It gives the pilot a better understanding and provides the basis for increased skill and confidence. EA6176736
12:45 – 1:45 PM
Ken Wittekiend
WHAT WERE THEY THINKING - THE ROLE OF EMOTION & COGNITION IN AVIATION
This seminar explores the mystery of why aviators and others do seemingly irrational things under stress. From mid-air collisions to gear up landings, it seems we repeatedly make simple mistakes despite years of focus on solving the problem. By considering how we see, how we learn and how we decide, it is possible to avoid some of the common errors that can lead to accidents. This fast-paced one-hour presentation will help you answer the question “What Were They Thinking?” EA6176737
