"Regulations: What Every Pilot Should Know" Debuts July 25
AirVenture 2007 presents an excellent opportunity for pilots of
all stripes to brush up on the latest in training, gain better
understanding of regulations, and review the necessary skills
required to operate as a safe and efficient aviator.
Earlier this week, Aero-News
presented but a few of the multitude of seminars, presentations and
exhibits AirVenture attendees may take in. There isn't enough room
-- even on our pixilated pages -- to list ALL the choices... but we
felt one more organization was worth adding to that list.
The AOPA Air Safety Foundation will take the wrapper off of its
newest seminar, "Regulations: What Every Pilot Should Know."
AOPA notes this seminar might be subtitled "How Not To Lose Your
License." When it hits the road after Oshkosh, an attorney from
AOPA's Legal Services Plan will be in attendance at every
presentation.
Here are the descriptions, dates and times for Regulations, and
the rest of the seminars AOPA ASF will present next week.
Wednesday, July 25, 2:30-3:45 p.m. - "Regulations: What Every
Pilot Should Know"
Rules were meant to be broken, right? Well, some federal
aviation regulations (FARs) are cited again and again in accident
reports as causal factors. This seminar will review which FARs are
most often cited in accident reports - and therefore should be
followed - and review FARs that are often misunderstood or
forgotten by pilots.
Thursday, July 26, 1:00-2:15 p.m. - "Airspace Made Easy ... Or
At Least Understandable"
Faced with today's airspace, yesterday's pilots might have just
thrown up their hands in disgust. "How do you keep it all
straight?" they'd demand. "TFRs, MOAs, CFAs, MTRs, TRSAs,
transition areas, floors, ceilings, controlled, uncontrolled,
inverted wedding cakes, and all those classes! And who took Class F
airspace anyway, and where did they put it?"
Friday, July 27, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. - "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.
Saturday, July 28, 1:00-2:15 p.m. - "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.
ANN encourages our readers to check out as many forums,
seminars, and other educational opportunities they possibly can
throughout AirVenture... and throughout the rest of the year,
too.