Past Seminars
Past seminars will be posted here. Check back to see where I have been!
Past Seminars
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December 2, 2023, at 0900-1230 EST
AOPA Rusty Pilot Seminar
Where: High Tide Aviation, Southport, NC (KSUT)
More Information here
Register here
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October 25, 2023, 1500 EDT
Studying Aircraft Accidents with Greg Feith
NAFI Summit, Lakeland, FL​
Click here for info
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October 21, 2023, 1400 CDT
Accident Case Studies and Causal Factors
Cedar Mills, TX
Cedar Mills Marina & Resort
Click here for info​
Click here for PowerPoint Slides
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July 23-29, 2023
AirVenture Presentations, Oshkosh, WI​
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Monday, July 24, 9:00 AM CDT
Teaching and Flying the Airport Traffic Pattern
NAFI Tent (Booth 345)
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Tuesday, July 25, 10:00 AM CDT
Discussing The Colgan Air Accident
Flying Eyes Tent (near base of Tower)
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Tuesday, July 25, 2:00 PM CDT
Threat and Error Management with Brian Schiff and Karen Kalishek
EAA Pilot Proficiency Center - Oshkosh
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Wednesday, July 26, 4:00 PM CDT
Essential Techniques for Safe Flying with Brian Schiff & Jason Miller
AOPA Tent
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May 7, 2023, at 1100 Alaska Time
AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
click: Great Alaska Aviation Gathering
Palmer, Alaska
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May 6, 2023, at 1600 Alaska Time
Engine Failure After Takeoff
click: Great Alaska Aviation Gathering
Palmer, Alaska
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April 26, 2023, at 1900 CDT
On Being Pilot In Command, AFW Airport
Tarrant County Community College
Perot Field | Fort Worth Alliance Airport
2301 Horizon Drive, Ft. Worth, TX 76177
Click here to watch recording on YouTube
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July 25-31, 2022 - AirVenture
Oshkosh, WI
10 Things All CFIs Should Know
NAFI tent with Andrew Dow
Monday, July 25 at 9:00 AM CDT
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Setting the Standard with Brian Schiff & Jason Miller
AOPA tent with Jason Miller
Tuesday, July 26 at 4:00 PM CDT
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Teaching a Pre-flight From a Mechanic's Perspective
NAFI tent with Jeff Simon
Wednesday, July 27 at 1:30 PM CDT
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Study of Aircraft Accidents
NAFI tent
Friday, July 29 at 1:30 PM CDT
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Teaching Stalls, Spins, Slips & Skids
NAFI tent with Mark King
Saturday, July 30 at 9:00 AM CDT
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July 7, 2022, 0800 EDT
Keynote speaker for 99s Annual Convention
A fun and educational reflection of an airline career and 35 years of flight instructing.​
More Info Here
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July 29, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Central Time
On Being Pilot In Command
Watch presentation here
NAFI Tent, AirVenture
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July 29, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time
Participating - "Into The Alligator's Mouth"
with Jolie Lucas
AOPA Program Pavilion, AirVenture
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July 30, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Central Time
NAFI Board of Directors Roundtable
NAFI Tent, AirVenture
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July 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Central Time
Air Safety Institute Presents:
When Is the Impossible Turn Possible?
With Richard McSpadden
AOPA Program Pavilion
Air Safety Institute Video, Reality Check: The Runway Behind You
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July 31, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Central Time
Engine Failure After Takeoff - The Possible Turn
NAFI Tent, AirVenture
Main Aircraft Display #316
Links and documents click here
NAFI 2021 AirVenture PDC Presentation Schedule
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August 4, 2021, 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Topic: What Would You Have Done?
Description: An open discussion of various in-flight predicaments.
Given by: Brian Schiff
For: LA 99s
Where: Santa Monica, CA (SMO) Airport
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April 15, 2020, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time
Runway Safety Roundtable
With Barry Schiff and Ron Timmermans
Where: NAFI Live Webcast
More Info HERE
Online HERE
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March 7, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD)
IASCO Flight Training
6450 Lockheed Drive (map)
Redding, CA 96002
Hosted by: IASCO Flight Training & Grand Flying Club
Rusty Pilots Resource Guide Here
Rusty Pilots Scenario Guide Here
Register HERE
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February 5, 2020, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Recognizing and Handling Flight Instrument Failures
Where: Camarillo Airport (KCMA)
Upstairs Meeting Room of Dept of Airports
555 Airport Way, Camarillo, CA
A Ventura County 99's Class
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February 29, 2020, 9:30 PM to 3:30 PM
ForeFlight VFR
Where: Camarillo Airport (KCMA)
Upstairs Meeting Room of Dept of Airports
555 Airport Way, Camarillo, CA
A Ventura County 99's Class
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February 5, 2020, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tips and Tricks
Where: Camarillo Airport (KCMA)
Upstairs Meeting Room of Dept of Airports
555 Airport Way, Camarillo, CA
A Ventura County 99's Class
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January 30, 2020 - 6:30 PM CDT
ForeFlight 101
1801 Navajo Cir.
Abilene, TX 79602
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January 21, 2020 - 6:00 PM
Engine Failure After Takeoff - The Possible Turn
Where: KFUL
Fullerton Airport Pilot Assn, monthly safety seminar
Aviation Facilities, Inc (AFI)
4119 W Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92863
Hot Dog/Bratwurst dinner starts at 6PM
Meeting starts at 7PM-9PM.
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Guest on Podcast
The Traffic Pattern with Derek Vento
Hear iTunes Podcast Here
Hear Spotify Podcast Here
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December 14, 2019, Scottsdale, AZ 0900-1200
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Southwest Flight School
11480 N Airport Drive, Suite 111
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 KSDL
Register HERE
Rusty Pilots Resource Guide Here
Rusty Pilots Scenario Guide Here
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October 25, 2019, 9am - 1pm
MC - Ventura County Aviation Career Day
Hosted by Ventura County 99s
Where: Camarillo Airport (KCMA)
Commemorative Air Force SoCal Wing
9501, 455 Aviation Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010
Information HERE​
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August 20, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Pacific Time
ForeFlight 101
Napa County Airport​ (KAPC)
Runway by Patrick Restaurant
2030 Airport Road
Napa, CA 94558
Info & Register Here
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August 10, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Oxnard Airport (KOXR)
California Aeronautical University
1601 W. Fifth Street (map)
Oxnard, CA 93030
Hosted by: California Aeronautical University
Rusty Pilots Resource Guide Here
Rusty Pilots Scenario Guide Here
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AIRVENTURE-OSHKOSH
July 25, 2019, 2:00 PM Central Time
Engine Failure After Takeoff - The Possible Turn
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Pavilion
Turnaround Altitude Worksheet
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AIRVENTURE-OSHKOSH
July 23, 2019, 6:00 PM Central Time
Topic: The Role of GA Camaraderie in the Israeli-Jordanian Peace Process
Where: Wittman Terminal Building
Oshkosh, WI (KOSH)
Download Handout HERE
Information & Register HERE
Karen Johnson Solo Scholarship web site www.kjsoloscholarship.com
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June 29, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Camarillo Airport (KCMA)
EAA Chapter 723 Hangar
501 Aviation Drive (map)
Camarillo, CA 93010
Hosted by: EAA Chapter 723
Rusty Pilots Resource Guide here
Rusty Pilots Scenario Guide here
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June 7, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM MDT
Foreflight 101
Where: Skypark Air Terminal
Skypark Airport (KBTF)
1887 S. 1800 W.
Woods Cross, UT 84087
5 nm Northeast of Salt Lake City (SLC) Airport
Sponsored by FAAST and Utah Chapter, 99’s International Association of Women Pilots
ForeFlight Documents
Event Information & Registration HERE
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June 8, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Skypark Air Terminal (KBTF)
1887 S. 1800 W.
Woods Cross, UT 84087
5 nm Northeast of Salt Lake City (SLC) Airport
Hosted by FAAST and Utah Chapter, 99’s International Association of Women Pilots
Rusty Pilots Resource Guide HERE
Rusty Pilots Scenario Guide HERE
Register HERE
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May 15, 2019, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)*
Topic: The Possible Turn | Engine Failure
After Takeoff in a Single-Engine Airplane
Where: www.NAFInet.org/mentorlive
Hosted by National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI)
Eligible for WINGS Credit
Barry Schiff's April column on this topic
Turnaround Altitude Worksheet
*Will be available for viewing after live event
Register/Watch Webcast (here)
FAASAFETY.gov event listing here
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May 15, 2019, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Airline Techniques for GA PIlots
Where: Camarillo Airport (KCMA)
Upstairs Meeting Room of Dept of Airports
555 Airport Way, Camarillo, CA
A Ventura County 99's Class
Register (here)
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May 11, 2019, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Topic: ForeFlight IFR
Where: Camarillo Airport (KCMA)
Upstairs Meeting Room of Dept of Airports
555 Airport Way, Camarillo, CA
A Ventura County 99's Class
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April 27, 2019, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Topic: ForeFlight VFR
Where: Camarillo Airport (KCMA)
Upstairs Meeting Room of Dept of Airports
555 Airport Way, Camarillo, CA
A Ventura County 99's Class
PowerPoint Presentation here
CLASS HANDOUT here
Info & Register: here
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April 10, 2019, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Topic: Anticipating Engine Failure After Takeoff in a Single
Where: Camarillo Airport (KCMA)
Upstairs Meeting Room of Dept of Airports
555 Airport Way, Camarillo, CA
A Ventura County 99's Class
Class handout (here)​
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March 30, 2019, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Topic: Fatal Pilot Errors
Where: Camarillo Airport (KCMA)
PowerPoint Presentation (HERE) large file-takes time to load.
Ernie Gann Quote on Accident Investigation (here)
Safety Bulletin: Startle Effect (here)
Barry Schiff WWoF Video on Accident Investigation (here)
"The Terminal" Animated Short (here)
Info here
March 23, 2019, 9:00 AM to Noon
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Axiom Aviation
Ogden, UT
KOGD
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March 16, 2019, 9:00 AM to Noon
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Southwest Flight School
11480 N Airport Drive, Suite 111
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Register HERE
Rusty Pilots Scenario Guide here
Rusty Pilots Resource Guide here
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February 23, 2019, 9:00 AM to Noon
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc.
Tri-Cities Airport, KPSC
4201 N. Stearman Avenue
Pasco, WA . 99301
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December 8, 2018, 9:00 AM to Noon
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Southwest Flight School
11480 N Airport Drive, Suite 111
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Register HERE
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December 7, 2018, 11:30 AM
Shooting the Schiff About Flying
Where: Serious About Aviation Meeting (SAA)
High Sierra Grill & Bar (map)
Santa Barbara, CA, (KSBA)
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November 3, 2018, 9:00 AM to Noon
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Lodi Airport K1O3
3700 E. Jahant Rd., Suite A
Acampo, CA 95220, USA
Register here
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October 16, 2018, 6:30 PM
Decision Making
SoCal Pilots, Fullerton Chapter
Fullerton, CA (KFUL)
PowerPoint Presentation Here
Personal Minimums Contract-VFR Here
Personal Minimums Contract-IFR Here
Info & Register HERE
October 6, 2018, 9:00 AM to Noon
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Aviation Academy, LLC
6565 W. Pueblo Drive
Wichita, KS 67209 (KICT)
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August 23, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT
Foreflight 101
Where: Skypark Air Terminal
Skypark Airport (KBTF)
1887 S. 1800 W.
Woods Cross, UT 84087
5 nm Northeast of Salt Lake City (SLC) Airport
Sponsored by FAAST and Utah Chapter, 99’s International Association of Women Pilots
PowerPoint Presentation: here (with videos/large file)
PowerPoint Presentation: here (no videos/smaller file)
PowerPoint Presentation: here (PDF - small file)
All ForeFlight Documents: here
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July 14, 2018, 9:00 AM to Noon
Where: California Airways
Hayward Executive Airport
22693 Hesperian Blvd, Ste. 220
Hayward, CA 94541
Event Details here
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July 10, 2018, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Human Factors and Decision Making for Pilots
Hosted by: Big Bear Airport Pilots Assn.
Where: Big Bear Airport
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June 16, 2018, 9:00 AM to Noon
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Aspen Flying Club
13000E. Control Tower Rd., Unit K-16
Englewood, CO 80112
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May 6, 2018, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
4200 Float Plane Drive
Anchorage, AK 99502
Rusty Pilots Scenario Guide here
Rusty Pilots Resource Guide here
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April 25, 2018, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Accident Review - Lessons Learned
with Barry Schiff
Hosted by Ventura County 99's​
Where: Dept. of Airports
555 Airport Way, upstairs (map)
Camarillo, CA, (KCMA)
PowerPoint Presentation: click here
March 28, 2018, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Human Factors and Pilot Decision Making
With Jim Clarkson
Hosted by Ventura County 99's​
Where: Dept. of Airports
555 Airport Way, upstairs (map)
Camarillo, CA, (KCMA)
PowerPoint Presentation: click here
Personal Minimums Contract - VFR
Personal Minimums Contract - IFR
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March 21, 2018, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Forces & Fundamentals
A Practical Look at the Four Forces Acting on the Airplane and the Four Fundamentals of Flight
With Barry Schiff
Hosted by Ventura County 99's​
Where: Dept. of Airports
555 Airport Way, upstairs (map)
Camarillo, CA, (KCMA)
PowerPoint Presentation: click here
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March 3, 2018, 9:00 AM to Noon
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Southwest Flight School
11480 N Airport Drive, Suite 111
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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February 28, 2018, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hands-On ForeFlight Workshop
Hosted by Ventura County 99's​
Where: Dept. of Airports
555 Airport Way, upstairs (map)
Camarillo, CA, (KCMA)
Supporting Documents: click here
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February 20, 2018, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Using ForeFlight to Navigate LA Class B Airspace
Hosted by Santa Barbara 99's
Where: Above All Aviation
Santa Barbara Airport (KSBA)
1503 Cook Place
Santa Barbara, CA, 93117 view on map
Supporting Documents: click here
FAAST Wings Information: click here
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February 21, 2018, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Airline Pilots Who Also Fly GA: Decision Points
With Mike Jesch, John Ringel & Gary Schank
Hosted by Ventura County 99's
Where: Dept. of Airports
555 Airport Way, upstairs (map)
Camarillo, CA, (KCMA)
PowerPoint Presentation click here
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February 7, 2018, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
With Barry Schiff
Hosted by Ventura County 99's​
Where: Dept. of Airports
555 Airport Way, upstairs (map)
Camarillo, CA, (KCMA)
Presentation PowerPoint Slides: click here
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January 31, 2018, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
iPad Basics & Weather Information
Hosted by Ventura County 99's​
Where: Dept. of Airports
555 Airport Way, upstairs (map)
Camarillo, CA, (KCMA)
Supporting Documents: click here
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December 9, 2017, 9:00 AM to Noon
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Southwest Flight School
11480 N Airport Drive, Suite 111
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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December 2, 2017, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hrs.)
Topic: Using ForeFlight to Navigate LA Class B Airspace
CLICK HERE FOR SEMINAR POWERPOINT SLIDES
Where: Airport Center Building - Downstairs Conference Room (map)
Van Nuys, CA, (KVNY)
November 27, 2017, 7:00 PM
Topic: CFI Round Table - Conducting a Flight Review
With Mike Jesch & Michael Philliips
Where: Dept. of Airports
555 Airport Way, upstairs (map)
Camarillo, CA, (KCMA)
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November 7, 2017, 7:00 PM
Topic: ForeFlight Workshop Series
Where: Channel Islands Aviation (Relocated to Dept. of Airports Bldg., 555 Airport Way, upstairs, due to attendance)
Camarillo, CA, (KCMA)
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October 7, 2017, 9:00 AM to Noon
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Front Range Flight School
37501 Cessna Way
Watkins, CO 80137
Register here
October 6, 2017, 11:30 AM
Unusual Airports and Approaches
Where: Serious About Aviation Meeting (SAA)
Santa Barbara, CA, (KSBA)
Registration: RSVP here​
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September 18, 2017, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Topic: Issues & Best Practices for CFIs
Where: FAAST - Flight Instructor Round Table
Camarillo, CA, (KCMA)
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September 9, 2017, 9:00 AM to Noon
Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Where: Nashville Flight Training
Nashville International Airport (KBNA)
801 Hangar Lane, Hangar #7
Nashville, TN 37217
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December 13, 2016
Topic: Aeronautical Decision Making
Description: Decisions, Decision, Decisions - YES You Can LEARN & TEACH Judgment Also Called ADM at this CFI Open Forum
Where: Ventura County Dept. of Airports - Upstairs
555 Airport Way, Suite B
Camarillo, CA 93010
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October 20, 2016
Topic: Airline Techniques for GA Pilots
Description: Learn how to apply Airline Techniques, Risk Management, Discipline, and Decision-Making to your General Aviation Flying.
Where: William J. Fox (KWJF) Terminal Building
4555 W Ave G
Terminal Building
Lancaster, CA 93536
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September 27, 2016
Topic: On Being Pilot In Command
Description: An open forum discussion with a professional on how to be a great Pilot In Command. Come invest some time with an expert who will offer advice and techniques that will improve your ability to safely command an airplane with confidence! The evening will prove to be both entertaining and educational. You will learn techniques on decision making, interactions with ATC, and review some accidents that resulted from a pilot NOT in command of his airplane. We will also discuss events with successful outcomes due to exemplary PIC skills.
Given by: Brian Schiff & Joseph Johnson
Where: Dallas Executive Business Center KRBD
5303 Challenger Drive, Dallas TX
Business Center
Dallas, TX 75237
Sponsored by FAAST
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February 10, 2016
Topic: Airline Accidents - What Can be Learned
Given by: Brian Schiff & Barry Schiff
Where: Camarillo, CA (CMA) Airport
Sponsored by FAAST and The Ventura County 99's
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March 5, 2016
Topic: Foreflight Advanced Course
Given by: Brian Schiff
Where: Camarillo, CA (CMA) Airport
Sponsored by FAAST and The Ventura County 99's
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September 28, 2015
Topic: NextGen - An Evening Full of Schiff
Description: An open forum discussion with a professional pilot on operating in the NextGen environment.
Given by: Brian Schiff
Where: Camarillo, CA (CMA) Airport
Sponsored by FAAST and Channel Islands Aviation
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September 15, 2015
Topic: On Being Pilot In Command
Description: An open forum discussion with a professional on how to be a great Pilot In Command. Come invest some time with an expert who will offer advice and techniques that will improve your ability to safely command an airplane with confidence! The evening will prove to be both entertaining and educational. You will learn techniques on decision making, interactions with ATC, and review some accidents that resulted from a pilot NOT in command of his airplane. We will also discuss events with successful outcomes due to exemplary PIC skills.
Given by: Brian Schiff
Where: Fullerton, CA (FUL) Airport
Sponsored by FAAST and Southern California Pilot's Assn.
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April 27, 2015
Topic: What Would You Have Done?
Description: An open discussion of various in-flight predicaments.
Given by: Brian Schiff
Where: Camarillo, CA (CMA) Airport
Sponsored by FAAST
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May 30, 2015
Topic: Crew Resource Management & Automation Dependency
Given by: Brian Schiff
Where: Glendale Community College Safety Standdown
