Aeronautical Knowledge vs. What Pilots Should Know

Wednesday, March 6 | | 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Room N255
Flight Operations Track

This presentation is a combination of practical knowledge beyond the Helicopter Flying Handbook and the research of the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) Analysis Team. This in-depth look at aeronautical knowledge, decision making, and understanding of limitations is ideal for all experience levels. This presentation evolved from extensive research for the industry publication, The Reality of Aeronautical Knowledge: The Analysis of Accident Reports Against What Aircrews Are Supposed to Know, by the session instructor, Scott Burgess.

Learning Objectives/Benefits

Attendees will gain a higher level of operational and safety awareness related to their functions within a company. Actual accident reports are studied in-depth as they relate to specific points of aeronautical knowledge in order to develop an acute awareness of pilots in their environment. This course is an exceptional personal safety supplement.

Instructor

Assistant Prof. Scott Burgess has 25 years of civil and military industry experience as an instructor pilot, flight operations manager, maintenance manager, commander, auditor, and consultant. University experience includes industry-related research, curriculum development, instruction, and authorship. Burgess was author-developer of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s helicopter academic and flight programs, which include a rigorous academic program in helicopter operations and safety and a Federal Aviation Administration–approved flight training program. He serves on two IHST committees.