FAAST TEAM EVENT INFORMATION

Event Title:   Interactive Safety Workshop & Wings Program

Date:                          December 15, 2006, 7:00-9:00 PM

Where:                      Heros Aviation, Grand Isle, Vermont

BRIEF Description of Event:

Join area pilots of all levels in an interactive safety seminar on a range of topics.  The program qualifies for the Wings Safety Pilot Proficiency Program, and is the first of regular safety workshops to be held throughout the years in the northern VT/NY area.

Speakers/Presenters:

Doug Smith, CFI & FAA Safety Team Representative

Damien Henry, CFI, Alburg, VT

Jim Leavitt, FAASTeam Program Manager, Albany FSO Eastern Region
 

Contact: 

Doug Smith @ (802)  372-6161 or 324-5464 CELL for more info.

Sponsored by:  FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam)

Full Description & topics:

An information-packed review of important topics will allow airmen of all levels, including student pilots, a comfortable interactive review and understanding of these agenda items:

•  Welcome & Introduction – Doug Smith

•  FAASTeam Description – Jim Leavitt

•  The Wings Safety Pilot Proficiency Program – Jim Leavitt

•  Practical Test Standards – How to prepare for certification – Doug Smith & Jim Leavitt

•  Checklists – FARs, How & When to use them – Doug Smith

•  Traffic Surveillance:  PTS, FARs, “See & Avoid” concepts – Doug Smith & Jim Leavitt & Damien Henry

•  Airspace Review as Relates to Sectional Charts – Hot Button topic for all pilots; A, B, C, D, E, G, TFRs, Restricted, Prohibited, and more. – Damien Henry

•  Traffic Patterns Revisited – Focus on uncontrolled Airports,  topics on ALL aspects of safe operation in any traffic pattern:  CTAF, TPA’s, Windage, segmented circles, AFD usage, Go-arounds, flaps, slips, airspeed & altitude management, X-winds, pattern entry options & adjustment(s) for wind & traffic conditions,  approaching “in the slot”, and landing “in the touchdown zone”, Dos & Don’ts at uncontrolled airports, and many other tools in your aviation bag of tricks to choose from! – Doug Smith & All

•  Future topics – Discussion and suggestions by participants on areas deemed most necessary to cover  or develop for future Safety Workshops.

Plenty of FAR/AIM books, Sectional Charts, References on hand to assist all participants with their questions and review; Power Point slides on many topics.  Time for questions and answers and review of all your questions on these topics and others as time permits.

This Interactive Safety Workshop will be held at Heros Aviation in Grand Isle, Vermont.  Heros Aviation has 3 facets in its operation.  First, Heros is the New England and East Coast distributor for Poly-Fiber, Ceconite, and Randolph products for fabric-covered airplanes.  Second, Heros operates a Float Plane training facility at their Middle Hero Seaplane Base from May-Oct, giving dual instruction, SES training and ratings for qualified pilots, and sight-seeing rides in the Lake Champlain basin.  Third, Heros’ owner, Doug Smith, has instructed for 33-years, and continues a full free-lance instructional schedule at local airports and seaplane bases, with students in the new Light Sport category in J-3 cubs, as well as Private, Commercial & Instrument students in most single engine aircraft types at Northern Lights Airport, Burlington, Allenholm Airport, and other area aerodromes.  He has recently retired from a 29-year career with Delta Air Lines, as a Check Pilot on a variety of air carrier jets,  and has just been named an FAA Safety Team Representative for the Vermont & New York areas.  His heated hangar provides an inviting place for pilot meetings, and ongoing year-around are various restoration projects of fabric-covered airplanes as well.

ALL pilots and interested future pilots or friends and family members are encouraged and welcome to attend and participate.  Our primary goal is the long-term safety of general aviation and accident prevention.  There is no charge for attendance at any FAA-sponsored Safety Seminars or Wings Programs.

Directions to Heros’ Aviation hangar in Grand Isle:

Driving from Burlington, Vermont area:

North on I-89 to Exit 17.
Follow signs: Ferry to New York, Route 2 West, Champlain Islands
Stay on Main Road, Route 2 “West” and “North”
From Intersate will pass through 3 towns:  South Hero, Keeler Bay, then
GRAND ISLE.  From Interstate about 16 miles to Grand Isle.
From the “blinking yellow light” in Grand Isle Village, check your odometer
Measure 2.7 Miles from the GRAND ISLE village blinking light.
NOTE:  Proceed on Main Road from Grand Isle flashing light
At 2..7 Miles, Turn RIGHT onto East Shore North (well marked)
NOTE:  If you cross a drawbridge, you “just” missed the right turn.
After turning RIGHT onto East Shore North, measure 0.9 miles
Count the 8th house and barn/hangar on the right.
Brown house/barn, paved driveway, large copper mailbox just before
237 on the Mailbox.  Water on the left.  House/hangar on right!

 PARKING:  Only on the road, due to limited driveway parking.  There is almost traffic on the road, so vehicles can safely be parked parallel along East Shore North during your attendance at the safety workshop.  Signs & lights will be at the driveway entrance to help identify when you’re there!

Telephone numbers if you get lost:
(802) 372-6161  (Heros Aviation)
(802) 372-4040 (Home)

(802) 324-5464 (Doug’s Cell Phone)

 Driving North on New York Northway (I-87):

 In Plattsburgh area on I-187, look for
Exit 39 B, “Cumberland Head, Ferry to Vermont
Take Grand Isle Ferry (every 20 minutes; 12 minute ride)
(Operates 24 hours/day; less often backside of clock)
After departing ferry turn LEFT on the main road (314)
At the stop sign (about  3-4 miles), and Kim’s Snack Bar with Islands Industrial Park across the street,  turn LEFT onto Route 2.
Within 2 miles you’ll come to a flashing yellow light in Grand Isle village.
Measure 2.7 miles NORTH on main road from blinking light
At 2..7 miles turn RIGHT onto East Shore north
Proceed down dirt road 0.9 miles
Counting houses, Heros Aviation is the 8th house on the RIGHT, paved driveway.
(Water on left, brown house, brown barn/hangar on right)
Large copper mailbox with # 237 just BEFORE the paved driveway

 Tel:  (802) 372-6161(Heros),  372-4040 (H)   324-5464 (cell)

 Driving SOUTH from Montreal, PQ, Canada

 Call me for simple directions if needed.

 NOTE:  MapQuest referrals and print-outs available for assistance using the FAA Safety web-site.