Pilot-Controller Forum

After an introduction, and short presentation on Runway Safety, pilots will interact with controllers and FAA representatives.

Date and Time: Wednesday, December 14, 2016, starting at 19:00 Arizona

Speaker(s): Howard Deevers, Samir Kanuga, Fred Gibbs, Ernie Copeland, Bernie Martin, Troy Brown, Tina Buskirk

Brief Description:
Communications are so important in aviation. Come learn how both sides of the radio can improve by getting answers from Tucson Tower, Tucson Approach Control, Flight Service and the Scottsdale FSDO. The seminar will begin with a presentation on Runway Safety, signs, and markings, by Samir Kanuga, FAASTeam Lead Representative. ATC Controllers will also be able to get their questions answered by pilots in attendance!

Select Number: WP0772733

Location of Seminar:
Pima Community College Aviation Technology Center
7211 S. Park Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756

Directions to Venue:
Follow Park Ave all the way south past the airport to the gate entrance to Pima Community College. Follow signs to the meeting location from the parking lot.

Fly-in Seminar?: Yes KTUS

Seating: 75 seats at the facility

Registration Information:
Click here to register online now!

Sponsoring Division: SDL FAASTeam

Contact Information: HOWARD DEEVERS
Phone: (520) 877-3201
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Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Our thanks to the Pima Community College for the use of this meeting space. And to the Tucson Tower, Tucson Approach Control, Flight Service, and the Scottsdale FSDO for providing experts to answer questions from pilots. The seminar will begin with a short presentation on Runway Safety by FAASTeam Lead Representative Samir Kanuga. Pilots will write their questions on a card. The moderator from the Scottsdale FSDO will read the questions, and the appropriate panel member will give an answer. Panel members from the Tucson Tower, TRACON, Flight Service, and the FSDO will give advice to the many questions, such as: "why do we........?" This will be a great time for pilots and controllers to interact and learn from each other.

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 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