From members at stlaviationmeetup.org Mon Mar 2 19:59:42 2026 From: members at stlaviationmeetup.org (St. Louis Aviation Meetup Members List) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:59:42 -0600 (CST) Subject: [Members] 3 March 2026 Message-ID: QotM ==== NTSB accident data suggests that spatial disorientation may be a precursor to many general aviation accidents. What three sensory elements do pilots rely on to maintain proper orientation, and what causes the disorientation? Scenario ======== Confidence is a great thing; overconfidence not so much. Maybe it was a foolish plan to schedule an instrument checkride for two pilots knowing the weather might deteriorate enough that at least one had to pass. Presuming one did, though, the trip home should be easy. Right? 3 March 2026 1H0 Pilot Lounge 1830 CST From members at stlaviationmeetup.org Fri Mar 6 15:05:54 2026 From: members at stlaviationmeetup.org (St. Louis Aviation Meetup Members List) Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2026 09:05:54 -0600 (CST) Subject: [Members] [CE03142301] The Schiff Show - Engine Failure! Prevention - Identification - Confrontation - FAASafety.gov (fwd) Message-ID: -- FAASafety.gov -------------------------------------------------------- You have asked us to notify you when a webinar is scheduled that meets your criteria. The following webinar may be of interest to you: "The Schiff Show - Engine Failure! Prevention - Identification - Confrontation" Topic: Captain Brian Schiff and Mark Tomicich Review a VFR Cross-Country Flight with Engine Problems in Low Ceilings and Mist On Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 19:00 Central Daylight Time (17:00 PDT; 18:00 MDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Friday, March 13, 2026 00:00 GMT) Select Number: CE03142301 Description: We’ll start with a familiar scenario: a VFR cross-country after refueling that turns into an engine problem and an emergency approach in low ceilings and mist. Using the accident sequence—from the first vibration and oil-pressure anomaly through the last-ditch approach to Flagler County—we’ll focus on recognizing engine trouble early, choosing a landing option when options are limited, and avoiding a stall while “stretching” the glide near the ground. To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here: http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=142301 The sponsor for this seminar is: FAASTeam The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Advanced Knowledge 1 - 1 Credit Click here to view the WINGS help page: https://www.FAASafety.gov/OnlineHelp/Default.aspx?page=/WINGS/pub/default.aspx Earn your WINGS to get a chance to win a prize. Go to https://www.wingsindustry.com/WINGS-Sweepstakes for more info. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GASafety/ From members at stlaviationmeetup.org Fri Mar 6 19:58:31 2026 From: members at stlaviationmeetup.org (St. Louis Aviation Meetup Members List) Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:58:31 -0600 (CST) Subject: [Members] [CE03142198] On Second Thought - Human Factors - When Automation Becomes the Risk - FAASafety.gov (fwd) Message-ID: Shadesr to the McD 70s "Children of the Magenta Line"! -- FAASafety.gov -------------------------------------------------------- You have asked us to notify you when a webinar is scheduled that meets your criteria. The following webinar may be of interest to you: "On Second Thought - Human Factors - When Automation Becomes the Risk" Topic: Learn How Automation Can Introduce New Risks When It Is Misunderstood Or Over-Trusted. On Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 19:00 Central Daylight Time (17:00 PDT; 18:00 MDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Thursday, March 12, 2026 00:00 GMT) Select Number: CE03142198 Description: Modern aviation relies heavily on automation to reduce workload and increase capability—but automation can also introduce new risks when it is misunderstood or over-trusted. Aviators encounter automation traps through avionics modes and flight management systems. Maintainers face them through software-driven diagnostics and automated test equipment. Controllers and UAS operators rely on increasingly complex traffic-management tools. This episode explores how automation affects attention, trust, and complacency, and how aviators in every role can remain actively engaged rather than passively reliant on technology. For aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs), this includes software-driven diagnostics, automated test equipment, and system logic that must be questioned, not assumed To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here: http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=142198 The sponsor for this seminar is: FAASTeam The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: AMT: 1.00Advanced Knowledge 2 - 1 Credit Click here to view the WINGS help page: https://www.FAASafety.gov/OnlineHelp/Default.aspx?page=/WINGS/pub/default.aspx Earn your WINGS to get a chance to win a prize. Go to https://www.wingsindustry.com/WINGS-Sweepstakes for more info. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GASafety/ From members at stlaviationmeetup.org Wed Mar 11 21:12:39 2026 From: members at stlaviationmeetup.org (St. Louis Aviation Meetup Members List) Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:12:39 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Members] [GL13141820] Upset Prevention and Recovery Training - FAASafety.gov (fwd) Message-ID: -- FAASafety.gov -------------------------------------------------------- You have asked us to notify you when a webinar is scheduled that meets your criteria. The following webinar may be of interest to you: "Upset Prevention and Recovery Training" Topic: Are You Ready for the Unexpected On Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 19:00 Central Daylight Time (17:00 PDT; 18:00 MDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Thursday, March 26, 2026 00:00 GMT) Select Number: GL13141820 Description: Learn what upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) is, and what it isn’t. FAASTeam Representative Andrea Germanetti will lead a practical, safety-driven program that equips pilots to prevent and recover from inflight upsets, using real-world scenarios and evidence-based techniques. Discover the benefits of in-aircraft training to enhance positive responses to physiological and psychological effects. This presentation will unpack the key elements that make UPRT effective, and you’ll have the opportunity to hear from one of the world’s leading UPRT training providers, Patty Wagstaff and Mr. Moore from Patty Wagstaff Aviation Safety in St. Augustine, Florida. To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here: http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=141820 The sponsor for this seminar is: FAASTeam k The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Advanced Knowledge 2 - 1 Credit Click here to view the WINGS help page: https://www.FAASafety.gov/OnlineHelp/Default.aspx?page=/WINGS/pub/default.aspx Earn your WINGS to get a chance to win a prize. Go to https://www.wingsindustry.com/WINGS-Sweepstakes for more info. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GASafety/