Wings Weekend 2013 - Butler, PA

Hey folks,

We're getting close to the Wings Weekend festivities which will be held at the Butler County/K W Scholter Field, Butler PA on Friday, September 13th and Saturday, September 14th this year. Activities will be held at the Terminal Building.
 

Please go to www.faasafety.gov for more details or to sign up to attend. Or you can just show up.

Friday, September 13, 2013 , starting at 8:00 am

8-hour IA renewal course

Regulations, Lycoming Engines, Burn Testing and Certification, and Propeller Maintenance

Multiple Featured Speakers including representatives from Textron Lycoming and Sensenich Propeller Service

This will be an FAA Approved IA Renewal Seminar, including presentations from the FAA, Aviation Manufacturers and vendors.

For Details and sign-in link go to www.faasafety.gov

Friday, September 13, 2013 , starting at 1:00 pm EDT

Things I Never Learned in Flight School

Determining the Airworthiness of an Aircraft

Speaker:   John Miller

 

Ever wonder what your responsibilities are, as the owner/operator with respect to your aircraft's "Airworthiness". Come join us for a lively discussion on questions such as: Do you know enough about the aircraft you operate, to determine that it is airworthy?  Do you know the many regulatory requirements that clearly lie with you as the owner/operator? We will answer these questions and more. Come join us for this interesting seminar!

Friday, September 13, 2013 , starting at 3:00 pm

MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY!

 

Normal, Abnormal and Emergency Procedures

Speaker:     Richard Weizierl

What would you do if the unthinkable in flight emergency really happened? Have you thought about it? Planned for it? Are you really prepared? Attend this exclusive briefing where we will discuss dealing with abnormal situations and how to prepare to survive a real emergency such as engine failure, electrical problems, landing gear problems, in flight fires, low fuel, and more.

Friday, September 13, 2013 , starting at 7:00 pm EDT 

The Impossible Turn

Turning Back to the Runway Good Idea or Bad

Speaker:     Henrik Vejlstrup

If during takeoff your engine failed, would you be prepared to make important decisions? Should I turn back? What altitude do I need? Please attend this important seminar on how to survive an engine failure on takeoff, and if you can really make the impossible turn. We will look at examples of both successful and unsuccessful turns back to the field, in an effort to help you be better prepared in the unlikely event of an engine failure during takeoff. Come join us.

Saturday, September 14, 2013 , starting at 10:00 am

How Much.... for That Little Light Bulb?

How the FAA Tests and Approves Components

Speaker:     Gerry Vaerewyck

Ever wonder why your airplane light bulb costs 5 times as much as a car light bulb, or why the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) says "reset the circuit breaker only ONCE"? Come to this interesting seminar and we'll explore how the FAA tests and approves components, and how manufacturers use the test results when writing operating procedures. We'll discuss the POH and how most emergency procedures are linked directly to tests that had to be passed for approval for your safety.

Saturday, September 14, 2013 , starting at  1:00 pm

Stay Alive Don't Lose Control

Loss of Control and Collision Avoidance

Speaker(s):    Chuck Lotz and Henrik Vejlstrup 

Come to this important presentation on Loss of Control (LOC), our guest speakers will explore some of the factors that can lead to LOC and will provide some practical steps that can be taken by pilots to help avoid LOC. We will also be discussing airport operations which can often be a challenging environment, and can even pose a collision danger in the air or on the ground when pilots don't follow the recommended procedures. We will review regulations and recommended procedures when operating at airports, to help make us safer pilots.

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