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Past Seminars

Past seminars will be posted here. Check back to see where I have been!

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Past Seminars

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Recordings of All ForeFlight Workshops​
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Recordings of All Cockpit2Cowl Podcasts
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July 23, 2024, 10:00 PM CDT
SocialFlight Live with Jeff Simon and Jason Miller
AOPA Pavilion at AirVenture
Click here to watch the recording
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June 1, 2024, 12:00 PM CDT
ForeFlight Workshop
EAA Chapter 661 Meeting (KDTO)
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May 4, 2024 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM Alaska Time
ForeFlight Workshop
Great Alaska Aviation Gathering (info)
Palmer, AK
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May 5, 2024 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Alaska Time
AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Great Alaska Aviation Gathering (info)
Palmer, AK
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May 11 2024 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern Time
AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Umatilla, FL
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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

Additional Information 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

EAA Chapter 471 Hangar (KABI)

1801 Navajo Cir.

Abilene, TX 79602

Info Here

Register Here

Location Map Here

ForeFlight Pilot's Guide

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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

Additional Information 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

Additional Information 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

KSDL

Register HERE

Info 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

Info Here

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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

KSDL

Register HERE

Info 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

CFI Academy

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

AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar

Where: California Airways

            Hayward Executive Airport

            22693 Hesperian Blvd, Ste. 220

            Hayward, CA 94541

            KHWD

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

L35

Powerpoint Presentation

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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

KAPA

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May 6, 2018, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Topic: AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar

Great Alaska Airmen Gathering

4200 Float Plane Drive

Anchorage, AK 99502

PANC

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

Mountain Flying

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)

Related Documents

 
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)

Related Documents

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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

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