Over Water Flight to the Bahamas Course Now Available with FAA Wings Credit
Attention Pilots:
Come enjoy our very own Steve Merritt as he shares his vast knowledge of international and over water flying in this new FAA sponsored course.
If you’ve not come on a Fly-In and Help Out Event before this is a great way to get introduced to the adventure and earn FAA Wings Safety Program credits. Links for registration are below.
If you’d like to arrange to bring this course to your airport please be in touch and let us know.
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“Over Water Flight to the Bahamas Made Easy!“ | |
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Introduction to Low Altitude Oceanic Flight and Navigation Procedures |
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Date and Time | |
Wednesday, May 27, 2009, starting at 6:30 pm |
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Speaker(s) | |
Steve Merritt, NC/DOT |
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Brief Description | |
Are you uneasy about oceanic navigation to the Bahamas? Are you uncertain about Bahamian Customs procedures and flight regulations? This safety seminar will familiarize you with all the necessary requirements and safety precautions you should consider before launching a flight over blue waters. You will learn about pre-flight planning, oceanic weather, emergency preparedness and equipment, regulations, and more. |
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EA3925368 |
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Location of Event | |
Brunswick County Airport 4019 LONG BEACH ROAD Southport, NC 28461 |
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Directions to Venue | |
Located at the Jump School Hangar. Look for signs/directions. View Map |
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Fly-in Event? | |
Yes SUT |
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Seating | |
50 seats at the facility, 35 remaining for online registration. |
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Sponsoring Division | |
FAASTeam & NC/DOT |
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Contact Information | |
Steve Merritt Phone: 919-840-0112 Steve.merritt@mindspring.com |
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Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s) | |
WINGs Credit This Safety Seminar will cover multiple topics to educate airmen about oceanic navigation procedures when planning that ultimate dream vacation trip to the Bahamas: 1. Pre-trip planning 2. Weather trends in open water areas. 3. US and Bahamian Customs regulations 4. Aircraft requirements 5. Navigation over water 6. Bahamian Flight Rules 7. Bahamian airport rules 8. Required emergency gear 9. Emergency preparedness and procedures 10. New e-APIS rules
6:30-7:00: Registration and Refreshments 7:00-9:00: Oceanic Navigation to the Bahamas, Steve Merritt, professional CFI and ADS-B specialist.
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