March 29, 2010 - Daniel Webster College in Nashua, New Hampshire will hold the 2010 New England Aviation Safety EXPO on May 8, 2010 from 8:45 until 5 PM. Registration will begin at 7:30 AM. This seminar promises to be instructional and entertaining.

The presenter David Emerson, is the owner of a FBO, flight school, and FAR 135 charter company. He is an Aviation Maintenance Technician with Inspection Authorization, a Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII), and a FAA Safety Team Representative.

Do you want to know more about the systems in your aircraft? How do winter and summer flights affect fuel, carburetion, ignition and vacuum systems? Learn how to operate your aircraft systems like a pro.

Flying around the nest, what are the accepted methods for entering a traffic pattern at a non-towered airport? Are straight-in approaches legal? What is the proper way to communicate your position and intentions? How do you best utilize info on sectional charts when planning your arrival or departure? With more than 12,000 non-towered airports in the country it is critical to know proper operating procedures. Join us as we answer these questions and discuss all aspects of ops at non-towered airports. The speaker, John Anderson, is an Airline Transport Pilot/Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (ATP/CFII) and a FAA Safety Team Lead Representative. 

Flying in the wind, wind is a factor in over 50% of takeoff and landing accidents. FAA Safety Team Representative and Designated Pilot Examiner Hobie Tomlinson designed this course for pilots and flight instructors who wish to increase their understanding of flight operations on windy days. He will discuss techniques for dealing with various kinds of wind events in tricycle gear aircraft, conventional gear aircraft, and seaplanes. 

Let?s get personal, do you consider your personal minimums for the upcoming flight during preflight? The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) provide mandates and guidance, but can?t cover all situations at all pilot experience levels. Understanding and establishing a set of personal minimums is a global remedy to preventing accidents of all causes. Daniel Webster College Instructor Pilot and FAA Safety Team Representative Anthony Mayo will lead this interactive safety seminar. Come learn from a pro how to establish a set of personal minimums to help guide you to a good go/no-go decision. 

Let's not mix-it-up, safe civilian/military operations, as recently as February 2006, a civilian pilot was killed in a single plane crash after colliding with a military jet. You do not have to fly near a military base to encounter military aircraft. They can be found in Military Operating Areas (MOA), Warning Areas, Restricted Areas, along Military Training Routes, at civilian airports and sharing airspace with all of us.  

Major Chris Dillman, Safety Officer with the 157th ARW NHANG and LCol Terry B. Moultroup, Vermont ANG (F-16 Unit) will discuss MOA penetration hazards, visual identification, speeds at which military aircraft fly in different configurations, and mutual hazards to safe flight.  

There will be videos of midair events with both civilian and military aircraft. Come learn who the Air Guard is and how the General Aircraft (GA) pilot can operate safely with them throughout New England. 

Plane behavior, loss of control is a consistent leading causal factor of aircraft accidents. The underlying reason for a large percentage of these accidents is a misunderstanding of basic aerodynamics. Join FAA Safety Team Lead Representative Mike Lessard for a thorough discussion of this safety-critical topic. Learn about the four forces, Bernoulli?s Principle, airfoils, terminology, stalls and spins, wing designs, engineering principles, different types of drag and the drag curve.  

A discussion on maneuvering flight will address glides, load factor, and how to avoid some of the common hazardous flight conditions that lead to accidents. We will examine age old questions, such as how much is enough altitude to ?turn back to the airport? after an engine failure, and others. In this seminar, you will restore your knowledge and confidence in aerodynamics, and know you are a safer pilot. 

Proper preflight inspection, how long does it normally take you to prepare for your flight? Have you ever considered the critical importance of a good preflight inspection? This seminar will provide safety information that could save your life. There will be a brief classroom lecture followed by a trip to the hangar for a discussion and hands-on demonstration of an actual aircraft preflight inspection. The presenter is FAA New England Regional Office Airworthiness Specialist Tony Janco. 

Runway safety, runway safety continues to be at the top of the FAA?s safety agenda, and for good reason: the single largest loss of life in an aircraft accident occurs because of a runway incursion. In this class we will examine several recent runway incursions and surface incidents, and discuss how each one could have been prevented. In addition, we will take a look at the best practices for operating on the airport surfaces at towered and non-towered airports. The speaker is FAA Runway Safety Program Manager Harry West. 

Summer weather flying, the summer season brings increased convective activity, restricted visibility, the potential for spatial disorientation, density altitude performance limitations, and other hazards that can affect the safety of flight. A variety of publicly available sources of weather information can provide pilots with clues for anticipating specific hazards during the summer season.  

With the proper knowledge, pilots can develop strategies for mitigating summer flying threats. The presenter, Chris Loprinze, is a trainer and instructor pilot for a large FAR 91 fractional ownership company. He is a CFII and a FAA Safety Team Representative. Join him for a very informative session. 

Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAAs) have been promising safer flying and more aircraft utility for more than a decade, yet they?ve only partially delivered on that promise. Attend this interesting and informative class where aviation author, editor, Certified Flight Instructor CFI, and FAA Safety Team Representative Jeff Van West, will look at several ways to utilize your cockpit avionics?from a simple, portable Global Positioning System (GPS) to a full glass panel. How can these applications serve you better? What safety issues are involved? Some techniques may challenge the very way you get things done in the cockpit! He?ll also look at how some online resources can affect options you have available later in your flight. 

To B or Not to B, Boston Radar Approach Controller and FAA Safety Team Lead Representative Bob Adelizzi will provide an overview of flight procedures in Class B airspace. Learn about pilot/controller communication procedures and operating techniques to make your flight in Class B airspace safe and efficient. If you are thinking about flying to Cape Cod and the islands from northern New England, this seminar is for you. 

Training for the pilot companion, this ground school course is designed to help the non-pilot feel more comfortable with flying and teach him/her to safely handle the airplane in the case of pilot incapacitation. Companions who frequently fly can learn how to function effectively as cockpit crewmembers and assist the pilot. Pilots who fly regularly with a non-pilot should use this course to build their companions? understanding of aviation, appreciation for flying, and confidence in the airplane.  

This course includes five easy to comprehend units on basic aircraft control, interpreting the instruments, radio communications, navigation, and making a safe landing. The presenter, Ed Marks, is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and FAA Safety Team Representative.  

Understanding aeronautical charts, aeronautical charts and publications contain a wealth of information, some of it never taught, or taught but quickly forgotten. This information can save time, money, frustration, and sometimes lives. What?s an Off Route Obstruction Clearance Altitude (OROCA) or a Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF)? Where are non-standard traffic patterns published?  

Which obstructions are charted and where? Can the mountain pass charted on the sectional be used? Do you have all available information and is it current? How will GPS affect your charts? What are the plans for new products? This presentation offers these topics, as well as others, and gives you an opportunity to ask questions. Our presenter is Aidan Seltsam-Wilps, Chief Flight Instructor at Daniel Webster College and FAA Safety Team Representative. 

Understanding stalls, FAA Safety Team Representative and Designated Pilot Examiner Hobie Tomlinson will explore some of the reasons why maneuvering flight continues to be one of the least understood and highest accident areas in light aircraft operations. This presentation discusses the various types of aircraft stalls with the intent of providing knowledge of why they occur, how to prevent them, and accepted recovery techniques. 

Warning signs in pilots, Avemco President Jim Lauerman will share his unique perspective on the key causes of aircraft accidents. His insights are based on claims data, his 35 years of experience as a flight instructor and insurance executive, and research sponsored by Avemco. Jim will be joined by former Philosophy Department head at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Bill Rhodes, Ph.D., who will reveal the initial findings about accident-causing behavior. 

Winging it, have you heard about the FAA?s Wings Program? Earning even the Basic Level counts as a Flight Review, can result in lower insurance premiums and makes you a safer, more knowledgeable pilot. You can earn credit for taking on-line courses, attending safety seminars, and receiving ground and flight instruction. And your progress is charted in a computer database, so you need not worry about remembering where you put a course completion certificate or Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) sign-off. So what?s not to like? FAA Safety Team Program Manager Guido Hassig will take you step-by-step through the details of the program. Have your questions answered by an expert. 

You?re only human, human factors for aviators and those around them, one of FAA?s Chief Scientists talks about the applied human factors that affect not only pilot performance but also life in general. Noted for his straight talk and practical examples Johnson will discuss the challenges of communication, fatigue, and professionalism.  

Fasten your seat belts it is a fast and bumpy ride. Dr. Bill Johnson is one of FAA?s Chief Scientific and Technical Advisors for Human Factors. He has been with FAA since 2004, after 25+ years with engineering companies specializing in human factors and technical training. He has been a pilot and aircraft mechanic for over 40 years. Dr. Johnson has delivered hundreds of speeches in 50 countries. He prides himself in the use of plain language fostering clear and memorable communication. 

7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.        

Registration

Fill out a New England Aviation EXPO Registration Form and sign up for workshops you would like to attend. 

Seating is Limited! 

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.        

Opening Remarks

Federal Aviation Administration

Keynote Speaker

This year?s event will feature James Lauerman, President of Avemco Insurance as the Keynote Speaker.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.       

    * Demystifying Airscpae - 2 hours hour 1

    * Proper Preflight Inspection - 2 hours - hour 1

    * Runway Safety

    * Training for the Pilot Companion - 5 hours - hour 1

    * Thinking Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) - 2 hours - hour 1

    * You're Only Human - Human Factors for Aviators and Those around Them 

11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.     

    * Demystifying Airscpae - 2 hours hour 2

    * Proper Preflight Inspection - 2 hours - hour 2

    * Thinking Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) - 2 hours - hour 2

    * To B or Not to B

    * Training for the Pilot Companion - 5 hours - hour 2

    * Understanding Stalls

    * You're Only Human - Human Factors for Aviators and Those around Them

 12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.      

    * Aircraft Accidents - Learning From the Mistakes of Others - 2 hours - hour 1

    * Aircraft Systems - 2 hours - hour 1

    * Let's Not Mix-It-Up, Safe Civilian/Military Operations

    * Plane Behavior - 2 hours - hour 1

    * Runway Safety

    * Warning Signs in Pilots

    * Winging It 

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.   

    * Aircraft Accidents - Learning From the Mistakes of Others - 2 hours - hour 2

    * Aircraft Systems - 2 hours - hour 2

    * Flying Around Skydive Operations

    * Flying in the Wind

    * Plane Behavior - 2 hours - hour 2

    * Summer Weather Flying - 2 hours - hour 1

    * To B or Not to B

    * Training for the Pilot Companion - 5 hours - hour 3 

2:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.          

    * Flying Around the Nest - 2 hours - hour 1

    * Let's Get Personal - 2 hours - hour 1

    * Summer Weather Flying - 2 hours - hour 2

    * Training for the Pilot Companion - 5 hours - hour 4

    * Understanding Aeronautical Charts - 2 hours - hour 1

    * Warning Signs in Pilots 

3:50 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. 

    * Flying Around Skydive Operations

    * Flying Around the Nest - 2 hours - hour 2

    * Let's Get Personal - 2 hours - hour 2

    * Let's Not Mix-It-Up, Safe Civilian/Military Operations

    * Training for the Pilot Companion - 5 hours - hour 5

    * Understanding Aeronautical Charts - 2 hours - hour 2

    * Winging It  

Sponsors

Avemco Insurance Company

Daniel Webster College

New Hampshire Aviation & Space Education Council

Sutton James, Inc.

Federal Aviation Administration

Air Traffic Organization

Airports

Aviation & Space Education

FAA Safety Team (FAAST)

Flight Standards Service 

Daniel Webster College Contact Information

Daniel Webster College (DWC)

20 University Drive

Nashua, New Hampshire 03063-1300

Telephone: (603) 577-6000

Fax: (603) 577-6001 

Daniel Webster College is located adjacent to Boire Field, Nashua, NH