17th Annual Mesa Police Aviation Safety Fly-In and FAA Regional Helicopter Safety Seminar

Safety briefings from HAl and the NTSB, followed by community discussion and industry information booths.

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 19, 2017, starting at 08:00 Arizona

Speaker(s): Stan Rose and Steve Sparks from HAI, and the NTSB

Brief Description:
This year, the Mesa Police Aviation Section has partnered with the FAA Safety Team and Helicopter Association International to provide free safety training, in addition to an opportunity to connect with fellow aviators. A great opportunity to share best practices and learn strategies for mitigating risk. You can also visit the onsite industry booths.

HAI's Director of Safety Outreach, Stan Rose and HAI's Director of Safety, Steve Sparks will present "Helicopter Safety in Small Operations". This will include a discussion of Aeronautical Decision Making, managing startle factor, distraction management, current accident statistics, and USHST current focuses.

The NTSB will present on Rotorcraft Accident Causal Factors

Seating is limited; YOU MUST REGISTER ON FAASAFETY.GOV BY APRIL 14 so that we have an accurate headcount for catering!

Agenda:

0800-0900: Continental breakfast and socializing

0900-1230: Presentations from HAI and NTSB

1230-1400: Lunch and networking

Barbecue lunch from Whiskey Ranch BBQ Company provided by HAI.

Select Number: WP0773794

Location of Seminar:
Mesa Public Safety Training Facility
3260 North 40th Street
Mesa, AZ 85215

Directions to Venue:
FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES: If you wish to fly in, plan to park at the KFFZ Terminal. Please email Tina Buskirk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to advise you are parking at the FFZ Terminal. Transportation to the Mesa Public Safety Training Facility will be provided (a 5 minute drive to the training facility).

If you plan to drive-in, exit Greenfield Rd. from the Red Mountain Loop 202. Drive south on Greenfield Rd., turn west on Virginia which turns into Norwalk and Quenton Drive; continue to the Mesa Public Safety Training Facility entrance on Quenton Drive.

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Fly-in Seminar?: No

Seating: 300 seats at the facility

Registration Information:
Click here to register online now!

Sponsoring Division: SDL FSDO FAASTeam

Contact Information: Tina Buskirk, FAASTeam Program Manager, SDL FSDO
Phone: (480) 419-0330 ext. 263
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Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The AZ FAASTeam is being supported by the Mesa Police Aviation Section. The FAA Safety Team would like to recognize and thank John Cauthen, Mesa Police Aviation Unit Administrator, and Darren Rigsby, Lead Pilot and Flight Instructor for the Mesa Police Aviation Unit.

Thanks also to Helicopter Association International (HAI)(http://www.rotor.org) for their collaboration with the FAASTeam in assisting operators to work toward the highest level of safety in Helicopter Operations.

Many thanks to the NTSB, for providing education to prevent future rotorcraft accidents.

Additional acknowledgement to the City of Mesa for the use of their training facility, and the City of Mesa Fire Department for their support.

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.

Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
1 Credit for Master Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Master Knowledge Topic 2