NEW: Pilot Refresher Workshop: Staying alive in VFR Skies
SAT @ 10:30 AM | Pioneer Room
SUN @ 10:15 AM | Heritage Room
NOTE: Seminar is repeated both days. There is NO Additional charge beyond admission. The charge on this product is for the two admission to the event and identifies you as a preferred attendee. If you can only attend one day but would like reserved seat please email WAA and let us know which day. You can pay admission at the gate.
Curt Scott, Scott Consulting/Scott Aviation
Feeling like your flying skills could use a refresher? Veteran pilot, Curt Scott will help you brush off the dust! With 5000+ hours teaching flying and flying in the Northwest, Curt presents a fast-paced dynamic presentation on VFR flying basics, including weather, charts, airport approach, landing, checklists and much more to make you a more confident pilot.
Curt Scott has over 60 years and 5,000 flight hours flying various aircraft. He holds Commercial Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, Advanced Ground Instructor, and Air Traffic Control ratings. He flew C-130 and T-29D planes in the Air Force and was an instructor pilot for advanced jet training. For ten years, he was part of Green River College's Aviation Department and has taught over 20,000 students through the Aviation Career Education Service. He has owned a Cessna Cardinal (C177B) for 10 years and previously owned a Cessna 150 for 8 years. He worked as an Air Force Air Traffic Controller and Chief of ATC Operations at Holloman AFB and Mountain Home AFB. He is currently a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Washington Pilot’s Association, and West Sound Pilot’s Association.
VFR Flight Seminar - Briefing Topics
Aerodynamics of Slow Flight
Review of Lift and Drag Curves
Understanding conditions below L/D MAX
Traffic Pattern Safety to prevent stalls
Engine Operations Basics
Engine fundamentals in traffic patterns
Propeller operation checks before patterns
Carburetor heat: Purpose and application
Density Altitude
Importance for pilots
How to evaluate Density Altitude at your airport
Preventing accidents related to Density Altitude
Airspace Regulations
Types and classifications of airspace
VFR flight rules for each airspace type
Avoiding pitfalls in airspace regulations
Aviation Weather
Understanding Norwegian models for weather systems
How to read weather charts and symbology
Using current aviation resources: METARs & TAFs
Working with ATC Radar
Overview of ATC history and current operations
Controller needs from pilots and support offered
Benefits of VFR Flight Following in today’s airspace
Airports and Patterns
Essential tools for pilots during VFR flights
Review of airport signs and markings
Patterns for tower and non-tower operations, including radio procedures
Controller Expectations
Three key things controllers need from pilots
Impact of wind on pattern operations and avoiding traps
Flight Planning
VFR planning for local and cross-country flights
Quick NOTAMs overview
Understanding chart legends and special use airspace
Weight and Balance
Information from the Pilot Operating Handbook and its practical applications
Risk Management
Developing a personal safety management systemLimited seating in this VFR Pilot refresher clinic. There is no additional charge to attend but we encourage you to register online to be assured a seat at this workshop.