FAA New England Region Flight Standards Aviation Safety Program Seminars

The Northeast Safety Brief
February 2004
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EVENT ONE

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2004
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Falmouth Middle School Cafetorium, Falmouth, ME

GENERAL AVIATION PILOT DECISION-MAKING

What are the direct, indirect and internal pressures that may cause a general aviation pilot to begin a flight, or continue a flight under unfavorable conditions? We will discuss the error chain that leads to accidents, and explore methods to break the error chain before an unfortunate situation occurs. Learn how to make your flight enjoyable and relaxing while staying safe and legal.

For more info contact: (207) 780-3263 x106.

Directions: I-495 (Maine Turnpike) to Exit 10. Left at light. At next light, take right onto Leighton Rd. Go to end and take right onto Falmouth Rd. Go past town hall and take first left onto Woodville Rd. Middle School is ahead on left. (Go in main entrance and down stairs to cafetorium).

Sponsored by Falmouth Community Programs.

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EVENT TWO

Thursday, Feb 5, 2004
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Daniel Webster College, Eaton-Richmond Building, Nashua Airport, Nashua, NH

CFI WORKSHOP

How does a pilot affect the stability and control of an aircraft? How can you teach this to your students in a way that is entertaining and informative? Byron Danforth, the New England Region 2001 Safety Counselor of the Year, will explore the ins and outs of teaching aircraft stability and control to flight students. This seminar is for current and soon-to-be CFIs.

For more info contact: (207) 780-3263 x106.

Directions: Rte 3 to Exit 7 (Rte 101A). West on 101A to 2nd lights. Just prior to 2nd lights, make a right turn on the jughandle and swing back left till perpendicular to 101A. Straight across 101A to Sharon Ave to stop sign. Turn right on Pine Hill Road. Follow signs to college.

Sponsored by Daniel Webster College.

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EVENT THREE

Saturday, Feb 7, 2004
7:30am to 5:30pm
American Legion Post 1159, Rte 9, Hillsborough, NH

‘IRON BUTT’ BALLOON SAFETY SYMPOSIUM

This is the largest and most extensive balloon safety gathering in New England. We start bright-and-early, and go all day. A variety of topics will be covered, including accident review, FARs, weather (DUAT system), maintenance and repair, pilot decision-making, crew & pilot safety and others. Join us for a day of education and camaraderie.

For more info contact: Ed or Mary Ann Lappies at (603) 478-5666.

Directions: The American Legion Post is located on Rte 9 in Hillsborough, NH. Look for the balloons (little party balloons) and sign.

Sponsored by Ed and Mary Ann Lappies (Ballooning Adventures), and the Granite State Balloon Association.

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EVENT FOUR

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2004
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Red Hook Brewery, Pease Tradeport, Portsmouth, NH

FLYING SAFELY WHILE AGING GRACEFULLY

What are some of the challenges a pilot faces as he/she ages? How do we define, as we age, the point at which our airmanship is not what it used to be? Most importantly, what can we do about it? Come hear how to adjust your flying to meet the demands of aging. Join us for an informative evening for pilots of all experience levels and ages.

For more info contact: (207) 780-3263 X106.

Directions: I-95 to Rte 4 west. Go 1.5 miles and take Gosling Rd exit. Go thru main gate to Pease Tradeport. Take a left at first lights. Take next left and follow signs for the Red Hook.

Sponsored by the Red Hook Brewery.

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EVENT FIVE

Wednesday, February 11, 2004
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Hampton Airfield Café, Rte 1, North Hampton, NH

Handling In-Flight Emergencies

Examine opportunities to safely resolve an in-flight emergency through the proper application of knowledge and skills gained in the training environment. Learn what role a pilot's attitude plays in the successful outcome of an emergency. A variety of emergency situations will be presented, with ample opportunity for interactive participation. Learn procedures that will help you control the chain of events leading from incident to emergency to successful resolution. Discussions will involve: Electrical component & system failure, engine failure, loss of power, control system failures, loss of communications, VFR flight into IMC, lost procedures, airframe and induction icing and instrument failure. Flight instructors are encouraged to attend with their students.

For more info contact: (603) 964-6749.

Directions: Interstate 95 north or south to the Hampton tollbooth, then east to Rte 1. Proceed north on Rte 1 for one mile to Hampton Airfield (on right).

Sponsored by Hampton Airfield.

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EVENT SIX

Thursday, Feb 12, 2004
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Airline Terminal Building, Laconia Airport, Laconia, NH

NON-TOWERED AIRPORT OPERATIONS

Aviation Safety Counselors Lee Avery, John Anderson, John Wilson and Steve have collaborated to bring you their years of knowledge and expertise in a seminar about non-towered airport operations. Learn how to operate, communicate and navigate safely on and around non-towered airports. Refresh your memory concerning airport signage and markings. Learn common mistakes and how to avoid them. Join us for an informative and entertaining evening.

For more info contact: (603) 528-6818.

Directions: From Laconia take Rte 11 east to 4-way traffic light (jct Rte 11 and Rte 11C--look for red & white tower just prior to intxn). Turn left, then 1st right. Entrance to airport ahead on right.

Sponsored by Sky Bright Aviation.

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EVENT SEVEN

Thursday, Feb 19, 2004
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Owls Head Transportation Museum, Rockland, ME

AIRSPACE REVIEW

Airspace has become more complex over the last few years. Perhaps you received your training in the days of continental control areas and airport traffic areas. Things have changed. Join us for a review of airspace requirements, including temporary flight restrictions.

For more info contact: (207) 780-3263 x106.

Directions: Rte 1 to Rte 73 in Rockland. On Rte 73 follow signs for museum.

Sponsored by the Owls Head Transportation Museum.

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Invite a Friend

Aviation safety seminars provide information designed to make pilots more knowledgeable and safer, and we all benefit from sharing the skies with knowledgeable, safe pilots. Hard as it may be to believe, there are pilots who have never attended a safety seminar. Perhaps you know one. Why not invite him/her to join you for the very next seminar! You will be helping a fellow pilot, helping yourself and making aviation safer for us all.

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** SAFETY SEMINAR SCHEDULE **
Should you not receive a safety seminar schedule in the mail, the culprit is likely our budget. In the event of a financial shortfall affecting the mailing budget, the safety seminar schedule can be found at the following locations:
1. http://www.faa.gov/region/ane/flightstandards/safecal/safecal.cfm (address change: effective 2-01-03)
2. The Aviation Safety Group of New England, Inc.
3. Aeropro Aviation Consultants
4. Dreams of Flight
5. Maine Aeronautics Association
6. dial the AFSS at 1-800-WX-BRIEF, choose option for ‘Recorded Products’, follow the instructions to hear safety seminar schedule
7. the Atlantic Flyer publication
8. the Aviation Digest publication

SEMINAR CANCELLATIONS

**NOTE: Seminar cancellations due to weather will be posted at (207) 780-3263 ext 106. Only cancellations will be posted. During inclement weather, please check for cancellations before leaving for the seminar.**

New England Safety Seminar Registry

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