“Check rides: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” Hangar Flying Session
“Check rides: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” Mike Vivion, Alaska Fish and Game-retired Check rides often strike fear into the hearts of the most stalwart of aviators. While check rides are intended as a tool to evaluate the aviator, significant learning opportunities nearly always occur simultaneously. For over 30 years, the presenter was […]
“Aviation Fuels: Proper Handling, Accident Prevention and the Future Fuels” Hangar Flying Session
“Aviation Fuels: Proper Handling, Accident Prevention and the Future Fuels” Benton Visser, retired petroleum engineer, Shell Oil Company Having an engineer’s perspective on petroleum products and their application in aviation is a luxury for us this year. Ben has recently retired, but remains one of the world’s leading experts on petroleum products in aviation. He […]
“Aviation Lubricants: Getting the Best Life Out of Your Engine and Aircraft” Hangar Flying Session
“Aviation Lubricants: Getting the Best Life Out of Your Engine and Aircraft” Benton Visser, retired petroleum engineer, Shell Oil Company Having an engineer’s perspective on petroleum products and their application in aviation is a luxury for us this year. Ben has recently retired, but remains one of the world’s leading experts on petroleum products in […]
“Flying with your iPad: A Pilots Guide to ADS-B” Hangar Flying
“Flying with your iPad: A Pilots Guide to ADS-B” Brad Thurow, Appareo Corporation The world of avionics has been changed greatly over the last several years, bringing technologies from other areas of life into the cockpit. Brad will focus on integration of the iPad into the cockpit and the coupling of smart technology with ADS-B. […]
“The Pilot and the iPad” Steve Thibault, Flight Proficiency, LLC The iPad has had a significant impact on aviation, at a number of levels. Steve will explore the world of flying with the iPad, including preflight briefings, weight and balance, flight planning and the like. Special emphasis will be given to airspace, IFR routes and […]
“High Altitude Flight Operations” Roger Storey, Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, FAA Roger Storey will lead a team from the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI), which is a part of the FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine, as they lead us through the world of high altitude operations. Emphasis will be given to the physiology of operations […]
“Avionics Update” Kurt Schendel, Modern Avionics The world of avionics has changed drastically in the last 20 years, with the advent of GPS. The introduction of ADS-B and the mandates that are in the air provide a significant challenge to pilots, aircraft owners and the avionics industry, alike. Kurt will guide us through current issues […]
“Doolittle Raider Doc: Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, the Rest of the Story” Hangar Flying Session
“Doolittle Raider Doc: Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, the Rest of the Story” David Schall, MD, Great Lakes Region FAA Flight Surgeon The story is about the Flight Surgeon who flew on the Doolittle Raid (Dr. Thomas R. White). Dr. White o aided the seriously injured crew from Ted Lawson’s plane (Ruptured Duck) (Doc did an […]
“Tower Operations: Facts and Fiction” Hangar Flying Session
“Tower Operations: Facts and Fiction” Neil Otey, KANE Tower Flying into Class D airspace can be an intimidating enterprise, full of mystery and perceived problems. Neil Otey, a controller in the tower at the Anoka County-Blaine airport, is not only an exceptional controller, he is a pilot who truly understands the fear and trepidation that […]
“Understanding Light Sport Aircraft” Hangar Flying Session
“Understanding Light Sport Aircraft” John Melchert, Omnav Aviation The advent of light sport aviation has been a very important avenue that is chosen by many pilots, and for a number of reasons. John will highlight and discuss some of the unique aspects of light sport aviation, including airframe and powerplant and safe operation of the […]
