Air Safety Institute Webinars

NTSB Insider: Accident Investigations Revealed

Go behind the scenes with National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident investigators as they walk through steps taken to uncover causes of general aviation accidents. What do they focus on first and how do they arrive at their determinations? The series will answer those questions while looking at specific accident cases to reveal the accident chain and what impactful lessons we can learn to avoid the same fate.
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1. Accident investigation Episode #1: Watch the Recording
   GA Aircraft Accident Investigation at the NTSB
   

   An overview of the NTSB general aviation accident investigation process from the first call to the final report with NTSB Eastern Regional Chief and Acting Deputy Director for Regional Operations Dennis Diaz.

2. Accident investigation Episode #2:
   Thursday, May 26, 7 PM EST/4 PM PST
   Finding the Golden BB
   Sometimes the exact cause of an accident is not readily apparent, and it takes some exhaustive investigative fact-finding to figure out what really happened. Join ASI’s John Collins and NTSB Regional Investigator Lynn Spencer as she pulls back the curtain on what the NTSB does in order to find what they call the “golden BB” in this compelling and engaging webinar. Here’s what to expect:
   • We’ll look at three accident investigations
   • Each one is not what it seems from the initial investigation analysis
   • We’ll draw lessons learned from each accident to help make you safer
3. Accident investigation Episode #3:
   Thursday, September 15, 7 PM EST/4 PM PST

Flight Deck Tech: Strategies for Optimizing Modern Avionics

Tune in and learn engaging insights from general aviation technology experts as they share important strategies for implementing and optimizing modern flight deck equipment. You will also benefit from training and safety tips and gain access to sneak peeks at emerging technology to keep you flying safely.
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1. Flight Deck Tech Episode #1: Watch the Recording
   Foreflight: Advanced Flight-Planning 
   

   Watch Phil Inman, a member of ForeFlight’s specialized Customer Success Team, and AOPA’s John Collins to go beyond the basics and learn about some of ForeFlight’s advanced flight planning and inflight EFB features that make your flying easier and more efficient.

2. Flight Deck Tech Episode #2:
   Thursday, June 16, 7 PM EST/4 PM PST
Flying With Datalink Weather: ADS-B and SiriusXM Tips


Datalink weather has the potential to make your flying safer and more comfortable - but only if you know how to use it properly. Sporty's John Zimmerman joins ASI’s John Collins for an in-depth look at ADS-B, SiriusXM, and how to use them in flight. Topics include: weather accident trends, the 5 rules of datalink weather, differences between ADS-B and SiriusXM, popular weather receivers, and real world weather flying scenarios.

3. Flight Deck Tech Episode #3:
   Thursday, October 20, 7 PM EST/4 PM PST

Flying the Backcountry: Risks and Rewards

It’s no secret: Backcountry and mountain flying have gained tremendous popularity in recent years. Pilots who participate have myriad reasons for doing so—a new challenge, a great way to sharpen their flying skills, breathtaking views, and a chance to get off the grid for the ultimate feel of freedom. Whatever the reason, the allure of flying the backcountry is undeniable, but flying in the backcountry comes with a unique set of challenges, and therefore, risks. Be sure to join us to hear from backcountry experts about what it takes to be a safe and successful backcountry aviator.
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1. Backcountry Episode #1: Watch the Recording
   Being Prepared for a Backcountry Experience
   Join ASI’s Richard McSpadden for an engaging and informative look at backcountry flying with special guests Mark Patey and Todd Christensen. What do you need to do to get ready for a safe backcountry flying experience? They will look at what happened in the backcountry last year and talk about skills that you can sharpen now while waiting to escape for that perfect backcountry day.
   • What do you need to do to get ready for a safe backcountry flying experience?
   • What skills should you sharpen now while waiting to escape for that perfect backcountry day?
2. Backcountry Episode #2:
   Thursday, July 14, 7 PM EST/4 PM PST
3. Backcountry Episode #3:
   Thursday, November 10, 7 PM EDT/4 PM PDT

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Weather Flying: Safety for all Seasons

A safety-conscious pilot respects the fact that the weather is always changing and takes careful and continuous steps to plan and act accordingly, and yet weather-related accidents continue to plague the GA safety record year after year. Whether you’re new to flying, knocking the rust off, or an active veteran of the skies, you will not want to miss this compelling series delivered by industry-leading weather experts as they give you the tools and techniques to not become a weather-related statistic.
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1. Weather Flying Episode #1: Watch the Recording
   ATC & You – Don’t Let That Cloud Fool You
   

   Join ASI’s John Collins for an engaging and informative webinar as he talks with Seattle Center Controller Erich Chouinard about the dangers of thunderstorms. Thunderstorms can happen year-round but tend to occur more often in the spring, summer and fall months. How can ATC help a pilot avoid them and what assistance can give if you inadvertently get into one? We’ll also look at some real-life examples of how ATC helped pilots in need.

2. Weather Flying Episode #2: 
   VFR into IMC Avoidance
   Thursday, August 18, 7 PM EST/4 PM PST
3. Weather Flying Episode #3: 
   Cold Weather Ops
   Thursday, December 8, 7 PM EDT/4 PM PDT

AOPA Accident Forgiveness Eligible

*Earn eligibility for AOPA Accident Forgiveness after earning a certificate of completion for attending a live webinar on one of the series topics.

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