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SUMMARY:Understanding the FAA Medical Certification Process - CEPA Safety Meeting - September 2024
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the FAA Medical Certification Process: Overcoming Challenges and Update on Some Recent Changes \nPilots may face obstacles during the FAA medical certification process. Syd will share practical advice and recent changes designed to streamline approval for First\, Second\, Third Class\, and BasicMed. \nSyd is a HIMS AME in the FAA’s Human Intervention Motivational Study (HIMS) program\, supporting pilots dealing with issues like DUI\, alcoholism\, use of SSRI antidepressants\, anxiety medications\, ADHD\, and ADD. He has extensive experience in helping pilots navigate complex situations. \nWhether you’re facing medical certification challenges now or want to be prepared for a possible future\, this discussion will provide valuable insights. Join us and learn how to better navigate the FAA medical certificate process and improve your chances of a successful outcome. \nSpeaker Bio: \nSydney Schneidman is a 3\,000-hour instrument-rated pilot. He has owned 5 airplanes\, 3 were Cardinal RGs. Syd is dedicated to volunteer flying and actively participates in the local Civil Air Patrol Squadron at PWK. \nHe has 40 years as an Emergency Department physician and a decade as an AME\, Syd specializes in handling complex cases and is well-equipped to provide expert guidance on the FAA medical process.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/safety-meeting-september-2024/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20240314T203516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T125742Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming an "Appropriately" Confident Pilot - Marc Epner - Safety Meeting - August 2024
DESCRIPTION:Pilots and their passengers want the PIC to be many things\, all contributing to a safe and enjoyable experience\, attributes that culminate in a confident pilot. However\, confidence can come from multiple sources\, some of which give a false sense of confidence. Join the discussion on being an appropriately confident pilot. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMarc Epner started his love affair with aviation when as a young boy. After earning his private pilot license in 1976\, he lost his medical in 1979.  He didn’t step back into a GA airplane for 25 years.  A chance flight in 2004 reminded him how much he loved flying and started him down a path of taking his skills to the next level. Today\, Marc has accumulated almost 2700 hours\, earned multiple ratings\, purchased a Cirrus SR22\, and co-founded Leading Edge Flying Club at Chicago Executive Airport. Marc shares his love of aviation with others via presentations\, discussions\, and his YouTube channel\, “PF Flying”
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/safety-meeting-august-2024/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20240314T204432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T205828Z
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SUMMARY:Hangar Party - CEPA's Scholarships Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Annual Membership Appreciation Hangar Party\nAcademic and Flight Training Scholarship Presentations \n\nCEPA MEMBERS: free\nGUESTS – $10\n\n  \n 
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/safety-meeting-july-2024/
LOCATION:Chicago Executive Airport – Hangar 5\, 1115 S Wolf Rd\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20240314T203314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T115953Z
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SUMMARY:Double Header: Chicago's Role in Airline and Updates to the FAA You Should Know - Safety Meeting - June 2024
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Role in the Structure of the Airline Industry\nSpeaker: Mike Haupt \nToday\, Chicago is best known for being a hub through which countless passengers endure excruciating plane changes as well as O’Hare’s ability to completely disrupt nationwide air service. This program uncovers the critical role Chicago played in forming the airline industry not just for the United States but worldwide. Discover how rudimentary air mail carriers developed and morphed into the airlines we know today. See how Chicago became the center of the air mail system both for connecting routes and for technologies crucial to safe\, long-distance\, regular flights across our vast nation. Learn the role Chicago played in creating the safety-first regulatory environment that provided the general public with confidence in flying. Witness Chicago’s pivotal role in airline labor relations which has remained a significant factor in airline operations into the present. See how Chicago’s influence expanded beyond national borders to establish standards worldwide. \nMichael Haupt\, has spent decades exploring the extent of aviation activity in and around Chicago\, especially in the early part of the 20th Century. His book\, Aviation Chicago Timeline\, is a product of his insatiable curiosity and research coupled with a fastidious attention to detail. The result is a well-written\, fascinating history revealing many events which have been otherwise forgotten. Many regard it as the definitive history of aviation activities in Chicago and the surrounding region. Mike is a CEPA Member and well-respected presenter throughout the area. \nFAA Changes That You Should Know\nThe enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and updates and new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) have taken place and that affects us as pilots. We’ll cover the highlights of what these changes may mean to you. \nRegister for WINGS credit here.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/safety-meeting-june-2024/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20240314T202809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T152029Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Weather Hazards and Crosswind - CEPA Safety Meeting - April 2024
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Spring Weather Hazards\, Crosswinds\, and Flying\nSpeaker: Dave Klopfleisch \nWith Spring blooming all around\, let’s not forget the winds and weather. Student pilots\, VFR\, and IFR pilots will all learn some helpful tips. Flying safely is Dave’s mission. \nSpeaker bio:  \nFor more than 40 years as a flight instructor and 30 years at Chicago Executive Flight School\, Dave Klopfleisch has helped hundreds of students learn the art of flying. Dave earned his pilot license while in high school.  \nDave served in the Navy and flew in the TA-4 single-engine attack jet. After the Navy\, he was an auto mechanic and race car driver. Luckily for us\, he found his way back to aviation!  \nFor his dedication and experience in aviation\, Dave was awarded the “Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award” in 2022 to mark 50 years of safe flying. “The most rewarding part of my career has been using my experience to teach future pilots how to not only fly a plane but how to fly safely\,” he said.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/safety-meeting-april-2024/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20240301T213940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T205013Z
UID:5473-1711566000-1711571400@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Safety Meeting - March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Flying in mixed traffic at uncontrolled airports\nSpeaker: Tony Greco \n 
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/safety-meeting-march-2024/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20230205T005848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T215408Z
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SUMMARY:CEPA Annual Meeting\, Chicago Executive Airport update\, and Pilot Safety Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a full evening of events. \n1. We start off with elections for the Chicago Executive Pilots Association Board of Director at-large seats.  \n \n2. Jeff Miller\, Executive Director of Chicago Executive Airport\, will give us an update of happenings at the airport  (hint: there is some very good news coming for IFR pilots!) and answer your questions.  \n  \n  \n  \n3. Monthly Safety Program: Loss of Airspeed Indicator and Loss of Control – Continue the Approach\, Go Missed\, or Divert? \nLoss of control on an approach is a terrifying thought—and you just recovered in a valley with limited visibility and no airport in sight. Is it better to climb to safety with a known issue or scud run a few hundred feet above the ground to find an airport and some terra firma? How is your partial panel proficiency? \nWhat would you do?
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/cepa-annual-meeting-cea-update/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Club Meetings,Organization,Safety Meetings,VMC Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20230904T200205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T200205Z
UID:5150-1698260400-1698267600@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Safety Program: Aircraft Maintenance
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URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/safety-program-aircraft-maintenance/
LOCATION:Harper College Prospect Heights\, 1375 S. Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20230205T004002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T195133Z
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SUMMARY:Scholarship Awards\, Hangar Party\, IMC Club
DESCRIPTION:Details coming!
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/scholarship-awards-hangar-party-2023-july/
LOCATION:Atlantic Aviation\, 1011 S Wolf Rd\, Wheeling\, 60090
CATEGORIES:IMC Club Meetings,Safety Meetings,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20230205T002449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T163827Z
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SUMMARY:Aaron Barclay of Chicago Approach C90 Tells All
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve flown in Chicago airspace\, you’ve probably talked to Aaron Barcley getting in or heading out. Most ATC Controllers are not pilots\, but Aaron is. In fact\, Aaron is a CFI/CFII. Aaron will share some tips on making the pilot-controller partnership work well. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/aaron-barclay-c90/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Club Meetings,Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Mark":MAILTO:RMark@CommAvia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20230204T234644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T235718Z
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SUMMARY:Learn the difference between practicing for an engine failure and really experiencing one
DESCRIPTION:Ask any pilot what scares them most\, and a catastrophic engine failure is probably near the top of the list. In April 2022\, Marc Epner was flying his Cirrus SR-22 to Akron\, Ohio from PWK at about 1\,500 AGL. About halfway there\, he quizzed himself about what he’d do if the engine quit. Little did he know that 30 minutes later he’d be tasked with handling that exact emergency … for real. \nSpoiler alert: no one was hurt. Marc says he was surprised by his reaction and is excited to share what he learned from the incident with other pilots. It’s a night you won’t want to miss. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMarc Epner is a Chicago-based pilot\, who started his love affair with aviation when he was a young boy growing up in the southern suburbs of Chicago.  After earning his private pilot license in 1976\, Marc lost his medical in 1979 and didn’t set foot in a general aviation airplane until 2004\, a full 25 years later.  That flight rekindled his passion for aviation and has since accumulated over 2300 hours\, earned multiple ratings\, purchased a Cirrus SR22\, co-founded Leading Edge Flying Club at Chicago Executive airport\, is co-host of the SimpleFlight Radio podcast and active with his “Passion for Flying” YouTube Channel.  Marc loves to talk aviation and has been asked to speak to a variety of audiences in venues like Oshkosh AirVenture\, Sun-N-Fun\, Community Fly-Ins\, and others. \nEligible for FAASafety WINGS credit.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/marc-epner-engine-failure-and-really-experiencing-one/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Mark":MAILTO:RMark@CommAvia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20221101T052820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T052820Z
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SUMMARY:Election of CEPA Officers & Directors\, State of the Airport\, and IMC Club with Tim Miller\, CFI
DESCRIPTION:Floor nominations will be taken and ballots will be counted\, then we will announce the CEPA officers and directors for 2023. \n\n \nThen Jeff Miller\, now in his second year as Executive Director of Chicago Executive Airport\, will present the State of the Airport.  \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n \nFinally\, Tim Miller\, CFI\, will lead the IMC Club meeting at PWK. He will lead the discussion: \nStuck Fuel Selector – Why you should never switch tanks at low altitude unless it’s an emergency. \nYou’re preparing getting ready to land. The checklist says “fullest tank\,”.so you switch tanks. Then the fuel selector handle breaks off in your hand!
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/election-of-cepa-officers-directors-state-of-the-airport-and-imc-club-with-tim-miller-cfi/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Northbrook\, 2875 N Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Club Meetings,Organization,Safety Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20220211T005931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T185800Z
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SUMMARY:The Top 10 Mistakes Even Experienced Pilots and Instructors Make Continually - Gary Reeves
DESCRIPTION:Gary Reeves\, a popular national speaker on safety\, is a Master CFI and was the 2019 National Instructor of the Year. He has logged over 7\,500 hours in over 50 different aircraft including turbo-prop\, and turbo-fan\, most of which is dual-instruction given.  You’ve seen him live at all of the big industry shows\, including EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh\, AOPA Fly-Ins\, Aviation-Xpo\, NW Aviation Expo\, SunNFun\, and more. \nThis safety event is sponsored by the Chicago Executive Pilots Association (CEPA)\, a group that meets monthly when pilots (and would-be pilots) network and share knowledge and experiences that keep our heads in the game. Most CEPA programs are eligible for FAASafety WINGS credit.  \nYour dues help fund programs like this\, so if you’re not already a CEPA member\, please consider joining. Visit our membership page at www.PWKpilots.org/membership/ \nPlease choose the GREEN button below to register to attend this session in-person\, or the BLUE button if you’d like to watch it online.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/the-top-10-mistakes-even-experienced-pilots-and-instructors-make-gary-reeves/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Northbrook\, 2875 N Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Mark":MAILTO:RMark@CommAvia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20211105T004334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T004334Z
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SUMMARY:CEPA VMC Club - November 2021
DESCRIPTION:VMC Club Monthly Meeting at PWK – Michael Baraz – Snow Everywhere! – CEPA annual business meeting\nTopic: Getting low on fuel and nowhere to land! What would you do?\n\nIt’s a beautiful winter day and you have set off on a short cross country trip. You planned a fuel stop and alternates but NOTAM’s were not issued where they should have been. You’re in the air\, unable to land and getting low on fuel\, what would you do? \nIn this month’s IMC Club meeting\, we will be discussing PIC decision making\, situational awareness and cross country planning. \nAttendees are welcome and encourages to attend the annual CEPA business meeting which will take place after the VMC club. The meeting will include a presentation from local PWK Operations coordinator Norm Mackey and we will also have a chance to meet and welcome in the new PWK airport director Jeff Miller. \nSpeaker bio: Michael Baraz is an accomplished pilot holding an Airline Transport Pilot rating\, MEL and most recently\, his CFI. Michael also founded a STEM Aviation program at Lindbloom Math and Science Academy. He flies Angel flights and Pilots ‘n’ Paws missions regularly in his own Mooney M20k. As most of you already know\, Michael is also the President of the Chicago Executive Pilots Association. \n\nFor FAASafety WINGS credits\, complete the online meeting attendance form; the meeting code will be provided at the end of each of the meetings. \nTo attend meeting\, go to https://join.freeconferencecall.com/pwkpilots\nOnline meeting ID: pwkpilots\nDial-in number (US): (720) 740-9630\nAccess code: 119900* \nSponsored by Chicago Executive Pilots Association (CEPA). \nIf you aren’t a member of CEPA and enjoy programs like this please consider joining CEPA; visit us at www.PWKpilots.org/membership/  Your dues help pay for these safety seminars.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/cepa-vmc-club-november-2021/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Organization,Safety Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Moore":MAILTO:barry_dxb@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20211014T003039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T220050Z
UID:4217-1635363000-1635366600@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:CEPA General Safety Seminar - October 2021
DESCRIPTION:CEPA Safety Meeting at PWK – Kyle Lewis – AOPA Advocacy and Changes to the NAS \nTopic: AOPA Advocacy Town Hall\, learn about the work that AOPA does for the GA community\n\nWe will be discussing the advocacy efforts of AOPA during the past year and also the recent changes to the National Airspace System including the proposed changes to the Chicago Midway Class C. \n Speaker bio: KYLE LEWIS\, AOPA – GREAT LAKES REGIONAL MANAGER; Kyle is a specialist in advocacy. He is the keeper of statistical impact on local economy as relates to airports. His role is to assist us in the Great Lakes Region with protecting our local airports through the Airport Support Network. AOPA is our lobbyist in DC for General Aviation. Their Membership gives us a voice in legislative business that affects our freedom to fly.  \n\n  \nNOTE: There is an IMC Club meeting prior to this one. Each has a separate registration. Please join us for both but be sure to register for each one separately. \nFor FAASafety WINGS credits\, complete the online meeting attendance form; the meeting code will be provided at the end of each of the meetings. \nTo attend meeting\, go to https://join.freeconferencecall.com/pwkpilots\nOnline meeting ID: pwkpilots\nDial-in number (US): (720) 740-9630\nAccess code: 119900* \nSponsored by Chicago Executive Pilots Association (CEPA). \nIf you aren’t a member of CEPA and enjoy programs like this please consider joining CEPA; visit us at www.PWKpilots.org/membership/  Your dues help pay for these safety seminars.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/cepa-general-safety-seminar-october-2021/
LOCATION:Signature Hangar 19
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Moore":MAILTO:barry_dxb@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20210820T002319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210821T020318Z
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SUMMARY:CEPA Combined IMC Club and Safety Meeting - August 2021
DESCRIPTION:PWK IMC Club and CEPA Safety Meeting – Unable – Michael Baraz\nTopic: You descend out of the clouds and cancel IFR\, ATC gives you unsafe instructions! What would you do?\n\nYou have just canceled IFR to get better routing for your compassion flight\, when ATC gives you an instruction that puts you out over Lake Michigan at 2000′ MSL. To make matters worse\, you comply in your single engine piston airplane.\nIn this month’s IMC Club meeting\, we will be discussing PIC decision making and situational awareness.\n  \nSpeaker bio: Michael Baraz is an accomplished pilot holding an Airline Transport Pilot rating\, Advanced Ground Instructor rating and he is soon to be a CFI\, Michael also founded a STEM Aviation program at Lindbloom Math and Science Academy. He flies Angel flights and Pilots ‘n’ Paws missions regularly in his own Mooney M20k. As most of you already know\, Michael is also the President of the Chicago Executive Pilots Association.\n\n  \n  \n\nSAFETY MEETING: PUBLIC BENEFIT FLYING – PLANNING A SAFE MISSION\nInvited speaker from Lifeline Pilots \n\nIMC Club: The IMC Club’s purpose is to promote instrument flying\, proficiency\, and safety. The intent is to create a community of pilots willing to share their perspective\, provide recognition\, foster communications\, promote safety\, and build proficiency in instrument flying. An IFR rating is not needed to participate in this excellent forum where we think through the various options from the comfort of your chair\, firmly on the ground… before it is you sitting in the cockpit. \nWe meet monthly when pilots (and would-be pilots) network and share knowledge and experiences to keep our heads in the game. \nFor FAASafety WINGS credits\, complete the online meeting attendance form; the meeting code will be provided at the end of each of the meetings. \nTo attend the online meeting\, go to https://join.freeconferencecall.com/pwkpilots\nOnline meeting ID: pwkpilots\nDial-in number (US): (720) 740-9630\nAccess code: 119900* \nSponsored by Chicago Executive Pilots Association (CEPA). \nIf you aren’t a member of CEPA and enjoy programs like this please consider joining CEPA; visit us at www.PWKpilots.org/membership/  Your dues help pay for these safety seminars.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/cepa-combined-imc-club-and-safety-meeting-august-2021-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:IMC Club Meetings,Safety Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Moore":MAILTO:barry_dxb@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20210610T180536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T180536Z
UID:4012-1624473000-1624480200@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:CEPA Combined IMC Club and Safety Meeting - June 2021
DESCRIPTION:PWK IMC Club and CEPA Safety Meeting – NTSB Case Study – Ed Malinowski\nTopic: ‘My engine was well maintained but it had a power loss accident?’ – The evolution of a Critical Service Bulletin\n\nThis June we are changing up the format of our usual IMC Club and Safety meeting. Instead\, we are encouraging all pilots to attend right from the start as we are extremely fortunate to have Ed Malinowski\, a former NTSB accident investigator\, present the findings of an accident in which a well-maintained Cirrus suffered a loss of power\, resulting in the deployment of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and saved the life of the pilot. Ed will walk us through how the NTSB conducts its investigations\, some ideas for us on operating the airplanes we own or rent. He will also be discussing Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs) and how the findings of this unfortunate accident led to a Critical Service Bulletin (CSB). In addition\, Ed will walk us through an FAA presentation on how to access the SDR database via the FAA’s website. \nThe flight in which the accident occurred was under IFR; however\, we believe the information in this presentation will be relevant to all pilots\, renters and owners alike.\n \nSpeaker bio: Since 1999\, Ed has investigated the facts\, circumstances\, and conditions associated with aviation accidents and has produced factual reports regarding them. He has 31+ years of US Air Force reserve service (Lt. Col. with Logistics Commander\, Squadron Commander\, Aircraft Maintenance\, and Readiness specialties) which includes Key Positions as an aircraft maintenance analyst for senior AF leadership in the Crisis Action Team in the Pentagon\, Deputy Commander of an Enroute Group\, Deputy Commander of the largest combat deployed maintenance Wing\, and Officer In Charge of the AF Division during the 56th Inaugural Parade. His experience as an airline transport pilot with air taxi/carrier operations along with experience as the airport manager of an airport certified under FAR 139 (Meigs Field) has also rounded out his background.  \n\nIMC Club: The IMC Club’s purpose is to promote instrument flying\, proficiency\, and safety. The intent is to create a community of pilots willing to share their perspective\, provide recognition\, foster communications\, promote safety\, and build proficiency in instrument flying. An IFR rating is not needed to participate in this excellent forum where we think through the various options from the comfort of your chair\, firmly on the ground… before it is you sitting in the cockpit. \nWe meet monthly when pilots (and would-be pilots) network and share knowledge and experiences to keep our heads in the game. \nFor FAASafety WINGS credits\, complete the online meeting attendance form; the meeting code will be provided at the end of each of the meetings. \nTo attend the online meeting\, go to https://join.freeconferencecall.com/pwkpilots\nOnline meeting ID: pwkpilots\nDial-in number (US): (720) 740-9630\nAccess code: 119900* \nSponsored by Chicago Executive Pilots Association (CEPA). \nIf you aren’t a member of CEPA and enjoy programs like this please consider joining CEPA; visit us at www.PWKpilots.org/membership/  Your dues help pay for these safety seminars.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/cepa-combined-imc-club-and-safety-meeting-june-2021/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:IMC Club Meetings,Safety Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Moore":MAILTO:barry_dxb@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20210408T010753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T010753Z
UID:3952-1619638200-1619641800@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:CEPA General Safety Seminar - April 2021
DESCRIPTION:CEPA Safety Meeting at PWK – Talk to the ATC\n\nWe are pleased to welcome one of our very own local PWK tower controllers along with Ryan Jaros from C90 TRACON to our CEPA Safety Program meeting. They will be discussing issues that affect flight safety every day at Chicago Executive\, from accidentally lining up for Runway 30 when circling east for 34\, to northbound departures getting too close for comfort on the final approach course for 16. They will also have questions for you. Join us for an evening of Q&A and interaction. The best part? We do not need to use standard phraseology! This is your opportunity to talk to the controllers casually and off the record. \nSpeaker bio: Ryan Jaros is an Air Traffic Controller at the C90 TRACON (or Chicago Approach\, as we know it) in Elgin\, Illinois. He began his career working as a controller in Miami in 2007. Ryan is also a private pilot. \nAlso\, a PWK Tower controller (who has not yet been named) \n\n  \nNOTE: There is an IMC Club meeting prior to this one. Each has a separate registration. Please join us for both but be sure to register for each one separately. \nFor FAASafety WINGS credits\, complete the online meeting attendance form; the meeting code will be provided at the end of each of the meetings. \nTo attend meeting\, go to https://join.freeconferencecall.com/pwkpilots\nOnline meeting ID: pwkpilots\nDial-in number (US): (720) 740-9630\nAccess code: 119900* \nSponsored by Chicago Executive Pilots Association (CEPA). \nIf you aren’t a member of CEPA and enjoy programs like this please consider joining CEPA; visit us at www.PWKpilots.org/membership/  Your dues help pay for these safety seminars.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/cepa-general-safety-seminar-april-2021/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Moore":MAILTO:barry_dxb@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20210218T192739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T192739Z
UID:3868-1614195000-1614198600@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:CEPA General Safety Seminar - February 2021
DESCRIPTION:Fatigue just means paying more attention\, right? I know how to stay alert.\n\nThe FAA defines fatigue as a general lack of alertness and degradation in mental and physical performance. Fatigue may cause a pilot to fall asleep during cruise flight when there are fewer tasks to perform or may impact alertness during take-off or landing. There are three types of fatigue: transient\, cumulative\, and circadian. It is estimated that 4-7% of civil aviation incidents and accidents can be attributed to fatigued pilots causing 250 fatalities in air carrier accidents in the last 16 years. \nAntidotes for fatigue begin with pilot education\, preparation\, proper rest and sleep\, diet\, and a fitness regime. Unfortunately\, there have been limited recommendations provided to pilots regarding diet\, fitness\, and mindful practices to reduce stress and help restfulness. The FAA has implemented numerous pilot duty hour restrictions and created resources that provide guidance on fatigue but more education is needed. \nDr. Warren Bruhl will discuss fatigue and how it affects pilots\, giving recommendations to improve restfulness\, diet\, and fitness. The pre-flight check of the plane begins with the pilot and how he/she is prepared to fly. Using a Fit-for-Flight mindset can help improve pilot skill and enjoyment while creating a safer environment in the sky. \n Warren Bruhl\, DC\, DICCP\, CFI\, CFII\, is a chiropractic physician\, author\, philanthropist\, and aviation educator. He has lectured around the world and appeared on television and radio teaching people the secrets to optimal health and fitness using natural health care practices. He is the director for Dreamweaver International\, an international 501(c)(3) charity\, that provides education\, healthcare\, and compassion care. He has traveled to Africa 14 times in the last seven years and is responsible for launching Little League Baseball in Kenya\, East Africa. He also has a desire to help young pilots develop in Kenya through his youth empowerment program. \nDr. Bruhl has an extensive interest in improving the lives of people he works with and now combines his passions as a healer and aviator to help pilots improve their skills and health. His extensive background as a chiropractic physician provides a unique point of view to help pilots enhance their focus\, fitness\, and skills. Dr. Bruhl’s “Fit for Flight” concepts are one of the key areas of aviation that are not discussed enough and may be a missing piece for some pilots to improve their skills\, aid their health\, and provide more enjoyment from flying. \n\nNOTE: There is an IMC Club meeting prior to this one. Each has a separate registration. Please join us for both but be sure to register for each one separately. \nFor FAASafety WINGS credits\, complete the online meeting attendance form; the meeting code will be provided at the end of each of the meetings. \nTo attend meeting\, go to https://join.freeconferencecall.com/pwkpilots\nOnline meeting ID: pwkpilots\nDial-in number (US): (720) 740-9630\nAccess code: 119900* \nSponsored by Chicago Executive Pilots Association (CEPA). \nIf you aren’t a member of CEPA and enjoy programs like this please consider joining CEPA; visit us at www.PWKpilots.org/membership/  Your dues help pay for these safety seminars.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/202102-safetyseminar/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Moore":MAILTO:barry_dxb@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20200929T165210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T165210Z
UID:3607-1603913400-1603918800@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Weather Investigation with Andy Miller\, CFI\, AOPA Great Lakes Ambassador
DESCRIPTION:Weather is often blamed as the cause of accidents when\, in reality\, it’s poor decision making that’s the culprit. Arm yourself to make the right weather choices at crucial moments before and during flight. \nHere’s what you’ll learn: \n\nWhy getting the big weather picture is important\nHow to improve your go/no-go decision-making process\nTips to “weatherize” your mindset and avoid traps like flying VFR into IMC\nWhy technology can be a great tool and your worst enemy in weather flying\n\nWe will have limited registration to 50 people in the room. We will be live-streaming via video conference if you prefer to attend remotely. Please choose the appropriate link below: \n  \nPresenter Bio: \nAndy Miller\, CFI\, AOPA Great Lakes Ambassador \nAndy is AOPA’s You Can Fly Ambassador for the Great Lakes Region.  He is a nationally recognized aviation educator; a lead representative in the FAA Safety Program\, an IMC Club leader\, and a member of both the National Association of Flight Instructors and the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators. He is also an aircraft owner and regularly flies Young Eagle and Angel Flight missions.   \nAndy is based in the Great Lakes and works with flying clubs\, flight schools\, aviation organizations\, and secondary schools to increase the number of active pilots. You’ll often find him traveling to events and meetings in one of the AOPA’s bright yellow “Reimaged Cessna 152s.” \n\nIf you aren’t a member of CEPA\, please consider joining. Your dues help pay for these safety seminars. \nNOTE: There is an IMC Club meeting prior to this one. Each has a separate registration. Please join us for both but be sure to register for both separately. \nPrior to attending a safety seminar please review and abide by current CDC\, State and Local health guidelines.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/202010-safety-seminar/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, 1090 S Milwaukee Avenue\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20191017T112931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T143229Z
UID:2910-1603863000-1603909800@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Chicagoland Pilots Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All Chicagoland Flying Clubs\, Pilot Associations\, Flight Schools\, Airport Support Network Members\n \nYou are invited to represent your organization at a Town Hall Advocacy meeting hosted by the Chicago Executive Pilot Association (CEPA) and presented by Kyle Lewis (AOPA Government Affairs) and Andy Miller (AOPA You Can Fly). This Town Hall is designed to inform local pilot groups\, flying clubs\, airport associations\, and AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteers on the current national and local issues AOPA is working on a day to day basis. Airport advocacy\, regional legislative agendas\, and the growth of the pilot population will be discussed\, and there will be an opportunity for Q&A. \nPlease RSVP\, click here. \nThe Town Hall Advocacy meeting will start at 5:30. You can fly over to KPWK. Signature Flight Support has generously offered to waive ramp fees for this fly-in event; the hotel venue is 0.8sm walk but Signature will shuttle you over if you’d rather. \nIf you can’t make this meeting\, please send someone else to represent your organization. By all means\, share this with any and all other aviation-related organizations. \nFollowing the Town Hall Advocacy meeting will be the Chicago Executive Pilot Association PWK IMC Club\, “IFR Decision Making: Chasing Choices.” There will be WINGS credit for attendance. \nDirectly after the IMC Club meeting will be our Chicago Executive Pilot Association Safety Seminar\, “Weather Investigation” an AOPA Air Safety Institute seminar\, presented by Andy Miller. The Safety Seminar is WINGS credit eligible. Please encourage the other pilots in your organization to attend too! \n 
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/chicagoland-pilots-advocacy-meeting/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, 1090 S Milwaukee Avenue\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Club Meetings,Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20191110T034407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T231005Z
UID:3007-1598470200-1598475600@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Flight Stimulator - ATC and Pilots Take a Flight in the Same Room
DESCRIPTION:Pilots and air traffic controllers have a unique relationship. Both sit behind displays with a lot of information\, but one is on the ground and the other likely hundreds of miles away and thousands of feet above creating quite a different perspective. \nLet’s get a couple of ATC tower and C90 TRACON controllers in the same room with a couple pilots and simulate a flight. Of course\, our pilots and controllers are going to make things “interesting” and we’ll see the other scramble to figure out WTF! \nWe welcome Ryan Schile and Andrew Rice\, Certified Professional Controllers (CPC) from O’Hare towers. Last year\, on March 1st\, the two of them saved a few hundred people from a very bad day\, separating an ERJ-145 from a B737-8 who got within 0.23 nm from each other. This won them the coveted President’s Award\, aka Archie Award\, at the Archie League Medal of Safety Awards banquet. We celebrate their getting it right\, and in the words of NATCA president\, Paul Rinaldi\, not getting it wrong. \nAnd\, we welcome Ryan Jaros\, a C90 TRACON controller\, to be our man in the middle. \nAnd\, like Rod Machado has shown us for many years now\, a bit of comedy can make a useful way to teach some valuable lessons. \nSo\, while these are decorated\, expert controllers\, our scenario will truly put them to the test of their skills. We’re going to conduct a flight between a couple local airports with a TRACON handoff in the middle. How many possible errors can some pilots and controllers make in one short flight like this? You’ll have to attend to find out. And\, no FAA Enforcement members will be present so we’ll see what virtual pilot or controller deviations happen! \nWarning: anybody using the term “fish finder” will result in vectors to hold over the North Pole with further clearance next week. \nNo\, the headline isn’t a typo\, this flight should be stimulating! \n  \n  \nWelcome to the new COVID-19 world. Things have changed since the beginning of the year and we are adapting\, too. \nWe will offer a video conference stream for those who would rather. Details and registration will be provided shortly. \nFor those attending in person\, COVID protocols will be in place. Chairs will be properly distanced (socially-distancing groups\, e.g. couples\, partners\, etc.\, can move chairs together) and masks are required. We will cap the number of people at 50. Your cooperating is required if you wish to attend in person. Prior to attending a safety seminar please review and abide by current CDC\, state and\, local health guidelines.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/202008-safety-meeting-atc-pilots/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, 1090 S Milwaukee Avenue\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20191109T170042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T232843Z
UID:2971-1582745400-1582750800@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Engine Fire\, Keep the Ice Off and Other Ways to Survive Emergencies - Gary Reeves
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thoughtful look at engine fires\, ice\, and other emergencies you might have to solve. Having a plan is the first link in the chain of events… is yours going to hold? \nGary Reeves is a Master CFI\, the 2019 National Instructor of the Year. Gary has over 7\,500 hours in over 50 different aircraft including turbo-prop\, and turbo-fan most of which is instruction given. He is a well known and popular national speaker on aviation safety and you see him live at all of the biggest shows\, including EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh\, AOPA Fly-Ins\, Aviation-Xpo\, NW Aviation Expo\, SunNFun and more. \n  \nWe meet bi-monthly when pilots (and would-be pilots) network and share knowledge and experiences to keep our heads in the game. \n \nSponsored by Chicago Executive Pilots Association (CEPA). \nIf you aren’t a member of CEPA\, please consider joining CEPA if you aren’t a member and like programs like this\, please visit us at www.PWKpilots.org/membership/  Your dues help pay for these safety seminars. \n  \nFor FAASafety WINGS credits\, complete the online meeting attendance form\, the meeting code will be provided at the end of each of the meetings.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/202002-safety-meeting-gary-reeves/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, 1090 S Milwaukee Avenue\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200125T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20191110T040632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191110T044316Z
UID:3013-1579941000-1579968000@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Area Chapter Ninety Nines - Chicago Aviation Expo
DESCRIPTION:We’re proud of our friends\, the Chicago Area Chapter Ninety-Nines who are presenting their 43rd annual Chicago Aviation Expo. This is a full day of speakers presenting something for everybody in three tracks: VFR\, IFR\, and Flying Companions/Aspiring Pilots. \nSee the Chicago Area Chapter of the Ninety-Nines website for details.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/20200125-chicago-area-chapter-ninety-nines-chicago-aviation-expo/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Itasca\, 860 W Irving Park Road\, Itasca\, IL\, 60143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20190923T011503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T015120Z
UID:2836-1571857200-1571862600@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:CEPA and AOPA ASI present: Difficult Decisions What would you do?
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re deciding which way to enter a busy traffic pattern or how to deal with deteriorating weather\, the safest option isn’t always crystal clear. \nThis exciting new ASI seminar\, sponsored by the Chicago Executive Pilots Association\, can help you make safer\, more informed decisions next time you fly. \nIn this exciting new seminar you will: \n\nParticipate in two interactive vignettes based on PilotWorkshops Mastery scenarios\nDiscuss\, Decide and Debate your options\nUnderstand there is no easy or right answer\nShare your aviation safety knowledge with your peers\n\nWhat will you decide to do?
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/201910-asi-difficult-decisions-what-would-you-do/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, 1090 S Milwaukee Avenue\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20190806T050936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190806T051010Z
UID:2752-1567020600-1567026000@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Safety Meeting at PWK - Get your HEMS tool up - Rex Alexander
DESCRIPTION:HEMS stands for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services. But you don’t need to be flying a helicopter\, nor doing emergency medical services to make good use of it. \nWhat makes the HEMS tool such a valuable supplement to a weather briefing is that it fills a niche in the lineup of aviation weather information sources. The tool isn’t a surface observation report (like a METAR) or a terminal forecast but is a resource that helps you figure out what the weather may be in the low levels and at the surface between two reporting points. \nUsing the HEMS tool during your flight planning will make you a safer\, more weather-savvy pilot\, because the tool was designed to increase pilots’ situational awareness down low\, thus reducing loss-of-control accidents (LOC) and controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). \nSpeaker bio:\nRex Alexander is president of Five-Alpha (5α) LLC\, a global consultancy dedicated to providing specialized education\, training\, insight\, and services in the very challenging and unique communities of Helicopter and Vertical Lift Infrastructure and Organ/Tissue Donation & Transplantation. \n \nSponsored by Chicago Executive Pilots Association (CEPA). \nThis meeting is part of the bi-monthly Chicago Executive Pilots’ Association proficiency and safety seminar series\, this event is to promote safety and build proficiency flying. Students and airline captains alike are invited to participate in this excellent forum where we think through the various options from the comfort of your chair\, firmly on the ground… before it is you sitting in the cockpit. \nIf you aren’t a member of CEPA\, please consider joining CEPA if you aren’t a member and like programs like this\, please visit us at www.PWKpilots.org/membership/  Your dues help pay for these safety seminars. \nNOTE: There is an IMC Club meeting prior to this one. Each has a separate registration. Please join us for both but be sure to register for both separately. Also\, register here for the IMC Club meeting.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/safety-meeting-at-pwk-get-your-hems-tool-up-rex-alexander/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, 1090 S Milwaukee Avenue\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20190603T231241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190607T212644Z
UID:2674-1561577400-1561582800@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Night Flying Safety - What Your CFI Didn't Teach You - Max Trescott
DESCRIPTION:Flying at night can be fun\, but pilots should know the pitfalls and plan accordingly. The risks at night are different and higher\, but they can be quantified and mitigated by cautious pilots who are well versed in night flying safety techniques. \nLearn ways to fly safely at night and avoid some of the pitfalls that continue to claim even experienced pilots in avoidable night flying accidents. \nJoin us for our semi-monthly safety seminar. The objective: fly safer by being a prepared pilot. \nSpeaker bio: Max Trescott is the 2008 National CFI of the Year. He’s heard around the world talking about general aviation each week on his Aviation News Talk podcast. \n \nSponsored by Chicago Executive Pilots Association (CEPA). \nIf you aren’t a member of CEPA\, please consider joining CEPA if you aren’t a member and like programs like this\, please visit us at www.PWKpilots.org/membership/  Your dues help pay for these safety seminars. \nNOTE: There is an IMC Club meeting prior to this one. Each has a separate registration. Please join us for both but be sure to register for both separately. Register here for the IMC Club meeting. \n  \n 
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/safety-meeting-201906/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190626T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T165854
CREATED:20190603T225739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190622T203559Z
UID:2665-1561534200-1561582800@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:IMC Club - Above the Clouds with a Dark PFD moderated by Max Trescott
DESCRIPTION:It is an early evening\, easy flight from Cleveland Lorraine County Regional (KLPR) to Nashville (KBNA). Not! This is an IMC Club meeting\, nothing happens without some kind of a problem and the opportunity for us to have a discussion about what circumstances our unfortunate pilot friend faces. What unfortunate problem? His PFD goes dark shortly after takeoff; ceilings are not good\, better weather ahead but how far? Yikes! So\, we’ll figure out our best answer to the infamous IMC Club question\, “what would you do?” \nSpeaker bio: Max Trescott is the 2008 National CFI of the Year. He’s heard around the world talking about general aviation each week on his Aviation News Talk podcast. \n  \nIMC Club: The IMC Club’s purpose is to promote instrument flying\, proficiency\, and safety. The intent is to create a community of pilots willing to share their perspective\, provide recognition\, foster communications\, promote safety\, and build proficiency in instrument flying. An IFR rating is not needed to participate in this excellent forum where we think through the various options from the comfort of your chair\, firmly on the ground… before it is you sitting in the cockpit. \nWe meet monthly when pilots (and would-be pilots) network and share knowledge and experiences to keep our head in the game.  \n \nNOTE: There is a Safety Meeting following this one. Each has a separate registration. Please join us for both but be sure to register for both separately. Register here for the CEPA Safety Meeting.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/imc-club-201906/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza\, 1090 S Milwaukee Avenue\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Club Meetings,Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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