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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T203000
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SUMMARY:CEPA Election\, Annual Meeting & November Safety Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Evening topics: \n\nCEPA Director’s Election\nAnnual Meeting\nNovember Safety Meeting: Ice and Aspects of Winter Operations\n\nSpeaker:\nLou Wipotnik\, Master CFI\, CFII\, MEI\, has earned his Master CFI designation for the 10th time and was the 1996 National CFI of the Year. Holding the Master CFI designation continuously since 1998\, Lou was granted Master Instructor Emeritus (MIE) status in 2016\, following his induction into the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame. This recognition was given in appreciation of his many years of commitment to excellence\, professional growth\, service to the aviation community\, and quality aviation education. He has taught for several distinctive flying schools during his aviation career and has logged over 15\,000 hours as PIC in over 60 years as a pilot. Lou also served in the Civil Air Patrol\, flies Young Eagles\, and is a recipient of the distinguished FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/cepa-election-annual-meeting-safety-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180132
CREATED:20250225T015343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T032627Z
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SUMMARY:MOSAIC What's In It For Me? - October Safety Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Light Sport Pilot and Light Sport Airplanes will soon mean entirely different things from how you know them. “Light” used to mean significantly reduced privileges and capabilities\, respectively. The Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (aka MOSAIC) regulation is going to fix most of that. And\, by the time we meet\, the first set of changes will kick in on October 22nd\, for pilot certification. By next year’s AirVenture\, on July 24\, 2026\, the aircraft rule changes will kick in. What’s in it for you? \nSpeaker Bio: \n \nMichael Baraz holds ATP\, CFI\, CFII\, AGI\, and IGI certificates. He is an active flight instructor and FAA Safety Lead Team Representative. He loves helping people achieve their flying goals and staying safe\, current\, and proficient through continuous training with WINGS credits. Michael flies a Mooney Rocket 305 because life is too short to fly slow. He is a member of several flying clubs and pilot associations around Chicago and is the treasurer and past-president of CEPA.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/202510-safety-meeting/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180132
CREATED:20250225T015250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T135107Z
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SUMMARY:Daddy\, I Really\, Really Gotta Go! - September Safety Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Young and old alike\, when you gotta go\, you gotta go! And there are all kinds of urgent situations that pop up. And these can create these in unexpected\, sudden\, and urgent ways! No problem\, there’s an airport nearby. The issue is the two other aircraft in position to land ahead of you—both of whom happen to be gliders. Flying into non-towered airports is one thing\, but when you’ve got gliders and ultralights mixed into the traffic pattern\, things get way more complicated! \nContinuing with the theme of safety with mixed traffic\, let’s discuss the thinking about diversions\, traffic flows\, priorities\, and (always) risk management! \nSpeaker Bio: \n \nMichael Baraz holds ATP\, CFI\, CFII\, AGI\, and IGI certificates. He is an active flight instructor and FAA Safety Lead Team Representative. He loves helping people achieve their flying goals and staying safe\, current\, and proficient by continuous training with WINGS credits. Michael flies a Mooney Rocket 305 because life is too short to fly slow. He is a member of several flying clubs and pilot associations around Chicago and is the treasurer and past-president of CEPA.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/202509-safety-meeting/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings,VMC Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180132
CREATED:20250225T015157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T213335Z
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SUMMARY:Collision Avoidance Workshop - Jason Groh\, CFII - August Safety Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Collision Avoidance workshop is a fast-paced\, one-hour safety session designed to help pilots navigate Chicago Executive’s busy Class D environment with confidence. It covers local collision risk areas—including jet and GA traffic mixing\, and nearby airport conflicts—along with proven visual scanning techniques\, smart use of ADS-B\, and effective communication with Tower\, Approach\, and CTAF. Using local maps\, real ATC audio\, and an actual near-miss case study\, pilots will learn practical strategies to see and avoid traffic\, manage high-density operations\, and prevent midair conflicts. \nSpeaker bio:  \nJason Groh is a CFI/CFII with a passion for helping pilots train with confidence and safety in mind. He brings years of experience in guiding students from their first flights through complex instrument procedures. \nIn addition to instructing\, Jason is the founder of The Pilot’s Discord\, an online training and networking community that connects pilots nationwide for checkride preparation\, career development\, and mentorship. He also produces educational aviation content on platforms like TikTok and YouTube\, and Discord\, sharing tips\, techniques\, and industry insights with thousands of pilots and students.\nWhether he’s flying in the pattern with a new student\, coaching an instrument candidate through an approach\, or hosting a safety workshop\, Jason’s goal is always the same—build skilled\, confident aviators who fly smart\, stay safe\, and enjoy the journey.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/202508-safety-meeting/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180132
CREATED:20250225T014927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T173725Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Pilot Appreciation & Scholarship Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Members free \n\n\n\nRegister guests\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nHow many guests (non-members)?\n\n\nJust one $10.00 USDTwo more $20.00 USDThree more $30.00 USDFour more $40.00 USD
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/july-safety-meeting/
LOCATION:Chicago Executive Airport – Hangar 5\, 1115 S Wolf Rd\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="John Munger":MAILTO:JMunger@janlaw.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180132
CREATED:20250225T014754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T160307Z
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SUMMARY:It Was a Dark and Stormy Day - Jerrold Seckler - June Safety Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Two of the most hazardous threats to aircraft are thunderstorms and icing. Dr. Seckler discussed the risk and management of icing last January. Now\, he will take on the beast of unfathomable energy\, thunderstorms. One thunderstorm was measured at about 1.3 billion volts with a charging time of only 6 minutes. Jerry will explain how they form\, forecasting where they’ll be\, and how to avoid them in flight. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJerrold Seckler has been flying for over 58 years. During that time\, he has amassed over 8\,000 hours in various General Aviation aircraft and personally flown a GA aircraft on all seven continents. Jerry holds ATP\, CFII\, AGI\, and IGI certificates. He has been named a Master Ground Instructor four consecutive times by the National Association of Flight Instructors. \nIn a previous life\, Seckler was a Urologic Surgeon and an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner. \nIn 2017\, Jerry received the FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for 50 years of safe flying. Seckler has almost 4\,000 hours on his Cirrus SR22.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/202506-safety-meeting/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180132
CREATED:20250225T014653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T201309Z
UID:6037-1748458800-1748464200@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:May Safety Meeting - Collisions and Near-Misses are Happening\, What's Your Plan?
DESCRIPTION:Collisions and near misses are the talk everywhere. While a disproportionate number of aviation mishaps are done but us – light GA aircraft – this problem crosses the whole of aviation. Even the record holder for safest of virtually anything measured\, U.S. carriers are now showing up with way too many near-misses\, and for the first time in decades\, some actual mid-air collisions\, as well as many too many on the ground near misses. \nThis can be managed. It starts with you. Let’s talk about how we become the subject of the safety story and not the NTSB report. \nSpeaker Bio: \n \nMichael Baraz holds ATP\, CFI\, CFII\, AGI\, and IGI certificates. He is an active flight instructor and FAA Safety Lead Team Representative. He loves helping people achieve their flying goals and staying safe\, current\, and proficient by continuous training with WINGS credits. Michael has owned two Mooneys and currently owns a Rocket 305\, he enjoys flying fast. He is a member of several flying clubs and pilot associations around Chicago and is the treasurer and past-president of CEPA.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/may-safety-meeting/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180132
CREATED:20250225T014220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T171457Z
UID:6032-1745434800-1745440200@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:"Say Intentions" with Aaron Barclay\, CFII\, ATC Approach Controller - April Safety Meeting
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/april-safety-meeting/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180132
CREATED:20250225T014105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T163610Z
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SUMMARY:March Safety Meeting - Safety Risk Management (meet at Chicago Exec Airport Office)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Safety Risk Management \nProgram: Joe Long will present a program on risk management. With about 2000 hours over 30 years as a pilot\, Joe will bring his unique perspective to this presentation. His past as a KC-135 Boom Operator and a Chicago PD Lieutenant should make it an especially interesting evening. \nSpeaker Bio: Joe Long (Commander\, Palwaukee Composite Squadron\, IL Wing CAP Standardization and Evaluation Officer). Joe has 2000 flight hours. He has CFI\, CFII\, and MEI instructor certificates.  Joe has been flying for over 30 years. He spent time as a KC-135 Boom Operator in the Air Force and ANG. Joe retired last year as a Lieutenant with the Chicago Police Department and is currently the Commander of the Palwaukee Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol and the Illinois Wing Standardization and Evaluation Officer. \nWINGS credits will be awarded at the end of the presentation for those who attended at lease 50 minutes of the program. \nLocation: Please note the change of venue: Chicago Executive Airport office. Our traditional spot\, Harper College\, is closed for Spring Break.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/march-safety-meeting/
LOCATION:Chicago Executive Airport\, 1020 Plant Rd\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180132
CREATED:20241229T074803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T074803Z
UID:5952-1740596400-1740601800@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Flight Simulators Have A Role In Training
DESCRIPTION:There are a variety of of flight simulators around. Some are mostly for fun. On the other end of the spectrum\, highly realistic Full Flight Simulator Level-D simulators provide an incredibly accurate experience of flying an airplane. Your laptop with a joystick maybe not so much. In between we’ll look at FTD\, BATDs\, AATDs\, when an instructor is required and how much sim time is allowed.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/flight-simulators-have-a-role-in-training/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Club Meetings,Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180132
CREATED:20250131T223928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T223928Z
UID:6004-1739300400-1739307600@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of Lou Wipotnik’s career\, life adventures and accomplishments in aviation
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Lou Wipotnik’s career and life adventures and accomplishments in aviation! \nCome and hear what a senior KPWK pilot has accomplished in a lifetime of flying. \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/celebration-of-lou-wipotniks-career-life-adventures-and-accomplishments-in-aviation/
LOCATION:Harper College Prospect Heights\, 1375 S. Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180132
CREATED:20231101T150418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T173627Z
UID:5214-1737792000-1737820800@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Aviation Expo - Chicago Area 99s
DESCRIPTION:Highlights: \n\nIFR and VFR programs\nFlying companion course\nWINGS credits will be available\nLunch available on site\, and group discount rate for rooms at the hotel\n\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nPresenter\nTrack\n\n\n08:00-08:30\nOpening remarks\nMadeleine Monaco\n \n\n\n08:45-09:45\nStructural Ice Gives Me Shivers\nJerrold Seckler\nVFR/IFR\n\n\n10:00-12:00\nA Relaxed IFR Pilot is a Playwright (with break)\nMichael Baraz\nIFR\n\n\n10:00-10:55\nHow to Make an Exquisite Landing EVERY Time\nMordecai Levin\nVFR\n\n\n11:00-12:00\nYou Earned Your Private Pilot Certificate\, What’s Next?\nMarc Epner\nVFR\n\n\n12:00-13:30\nLunch\n \n \n\n\n13:30-14:55\n“y tho” ATC Practices Explained\nEddie Trujillo\nIFR\n\n\n13:30-14:55\nAircraft Systems and Problem-Solving Malfunctions\nJoe Standley\nVFR\n\n\n15:00-16:00\nAll Things Medical Through the Eyes of an AME\nGreg Ostrom\nIFR\n\n\n15:00-16:00\nHere Be Dragons – Adding Context to VFR Charts\nEddie Trujillo\nVFR\n\n\n\nClick here for more information about WINGS credits
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/aviation-expo-chicago-area-99s/
LOCATION:Renaissance Suites Hotel Glenview\, 1400 Milwaukee Ave\, Glenview\, IL\, 60026\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Madeleine Monaco":MAILTO:99mjm@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180132
CREATED:20241229T070619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T072031Z
UID:5947-1737572400-1737572400@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Where Did Those Pesky Electrons Go? - CEPA Safety Seminar at PWK
DESCRIPTION:It was supposed to be a challenging but fun training flight… until it wasn’t! \nThat first approach worked out pretty well. Then you see your Aspen PFD tells you that you’re running on backup battery power! The nearest VFR is over an hour and a half away.  \nHow well do you know (and trust) your equipment? What do you do and when? \n \nSpeaker Bio \nMichael Baraz is ATP-rated and holds CFI and CFII certificates. He is an FAASafety Team Lead Representative helping people stay current and proficient by encouraging continuous training with WINGS achievements. Michael has owned two Mooneys\, currently has a Rocket 305\, and enjoys flying all kinds of planes. He is a member of various flying clubs and pilot associations around Chicago and is currently the treasurer of CEPA. 
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/electrical-failure-cepa-safety-seminar-at-pwk/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Club Meetings,Safety Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20241031T023930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T214931Z
UID:5822-1733941800-1733952600@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:2024 Holiday Party - North Branch Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar\, save the date. \nWe will be gathering to celebrate the Holiday Season and the end of another great year for our Chicago Executive Pilots’ Association. \nCEPA has presented Safety Programs\, given scholarships and provided airport information to our members. Now it’s time to get together to enjoy each other’s company\, have a beverage or two and have some food and fun. \n\nCost per person: $50.00\nCash Bar (proceeds go to PAPA Scholarship)\nRegister below with credit card or PayPal below\, or you may now use “Zelle” to make payments to CEPA. Use\ntreasurer@pwkpilots.org and mention “Holiday Party”\n\nWe will be raffling off some great items during the evening. \nJoin us for the fun! \n\n  \n   \n\n\n\n        \n        How many in your party?\n      \n\n\n\n        \n            Just one $50.00 USD\n          \n            Two of us $100.00 USD\n          \n            Three of us $150.00 USD\n          \n            Four-some $200.00 USD\n          \n      \n\n\n\n        \n        Comments or dietary requests
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/2024-holiday-party/
LOCATION:North Branch\, 4520 W Lake Street\, Glenview\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20240314T204305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T014039Z
UID:5491-1731524400-1731529800@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Annual Business and Safety Meeting\, CEA State of the Airport - November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our November meeting is a three-fer. \nFirst\, we will hold the election for our officers and directors. Members have been sent ballots via email. If you are a member and  \nSecond\, we will get an update on what’s going on at Chicago Executive Airport (CEA) from the supervisor of airport operations\, Norm Mackey. \nThird\, we will review the delights and perils of winter flying. \nSafety Meeting – Winter Flying: Forecasts\, Preflight\, Go/No-Go\nSpeaker: Michael Baraz\, CFI/CFII \n \nIf you’re thinking\, “I got new gloves\, I’m ready for winter\,” there might be a just a few considerations that you might want to think through. No doubt\, the cold air gives us better performance; however the visibility and icing potential are often a concern\, maybe VFR into IMC? We will explore these and a whole lot more winter flying topics together.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/safety-meeting-november-2024/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organization,Safety Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20240314T204040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T052509Z
UID:5489-1729710000-1729715400@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Sam Lasky\, PWK Tower Air Traffic Manager - Safety Meeting - October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sam Lasky\, Air Traffic Manager at PWK Tower \nWhy the heck did he send me there? What does that mean? Yes\, they probably were talking about that last landing. \nYou want to know what is going on in the glass tower\, don’t you. Well Sam is the guy who can give you the inside insight. \nSpeaker: Sam Lasky\, Air Traffic Manager\, Chicago Executive ATCT \n \nSamuel Lasky became the Air Traffic Manager at Chicago Executive Air Traffic Control Tower (PWK ATCT) December\, 2022. He worked as a Certified Professional Controller at Evansville (EVV) and Chicago Executive ATCT\, and as an Operations Supervisor at Midway ATCT (MDW). In 2017\, he won the NAS First\, People Always Firefighter Award for his work in air traffic control simulation. \nBefore joining the FAA\, Lasky served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Air Traffic Control Tower Supervisor at MCAS Beaufort\, South Carolina\, and deployed with Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team One (MMT-1) during Operation Enduring Freedom. \nHe values leadership and training as the keys to building strong teams. In his free time\, Sam enjoys BBQ and spending time with his family.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/safety-meeting-october-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:20240925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20240314T203815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T192850Z
UID:5487-1727290800-1727296200@pwkpilots.org
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:20260416T180133
CREATED:20240314T203516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T125742Z
UID:5485-1724871600-1724877000@pwkpilots.org
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:20260416T180133
CREATED:20240314T204432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T205828Z
UID:5493-1720634400-1720641600@pwkpilots.org
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:20260416T180133
CREATED:20240314T203314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T115953Z
UID:5483-1719428400-1719433800@pwkpilots.org
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:20240522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20240520T181346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T185129Z
UID:5569-1716404400-1716404400@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Juliet\, Juliet\, Where Art Thou ATC? Michael Baraz Squawks 7600 - CEPA Safety Seminar at PWK
DESCRIPTION:It was supposed to be an easy training flight… until it wasn’t! \nMost of our training treats emergencies as an all-or-nothing event. That isn’t how they typically unfold. It is usually something small you notice. Then something else happens… and there may not be any obvious reason to connect the two. Then a third… now things are getting “interesting.” \nTrying to check in with Chicago Approach\, we had Juliet but got nothing back :O \nAs things start to fall apart\, what do you do and when? \n \nSpeaker Bio \nMichael Baraz is ATP-rated and holds CFI and CFII certificates. He is an FAASafety Team Lead Representative helping people stay current and proficient by encouraging continuous training with WINGS achievements. Michael has owned two Mooneys\, currently has a Rocket 305\, and enjoys flying all kinds of planes. He is a member of various flying clubs and pilot associations around Chicago and is currently the president of CEPA. 
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/safety-meeting-may-2024/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Baraz":MAILTO:Michael@Baraz.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20240314T202809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T152029Z
UID:5479-1713985200-1713990600@pwkpilots.org
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:20260416T180133
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:20240229T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20240125T024326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T024326Z
UID:5432-1709231400-1709242200@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising Event: AIR OF THE DOG Gala
DESCRIPTION:WAir Aviation presents… \nAIR OF THE DOG Gala \nWith a live set of 80’s hits by COVERBOY featuring SCOTT LUCAS (Local H). \nAll proceeds benefit CEPA’s Scholarship Fund and Pilots N Paws. \nBuy tickets
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/fundraising-event-air-of-the-dog-gala/
LOCATION:GMAN Tavern\, 3740 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 60613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20240216T234716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T234905Z
UID:5448-1709146800-1709152200@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Caution Wake Turbulence - Monthly Safety Meeting at PWK by CEPA
DESCRIPTION:Wake turbulence in Small Aircraft Operating at Chicago Executive Airport and Other Airports with Mixed Traffic\n\nSpeaker:  Arthur Gunn\n\n\nWe hear the controller advise\, “Caution Wake Turbulence” and often give it cursory thought. Sometimes they add\, “Boeing heavy” or “Airbus heavy” 5 miles final. \nATC is required to Issue wake turbulence cautionary advisories including the position\, altitude if known\, and direction of flight to aircraft operating behind an aircraft that requires wake turbulence separation when 1) VFR aircraft not being radar vectored are behind the larger aircraft\, 2) IFR aircraft accept a visual approach or visual separation or 3) VFR arriving aircraft that have previously been radar vectored and the vectoring has been discontinued. \nWe will discuss a fatal crash at Knoxville\, TN\, in December 2021 involving one of “My Go Flight’s” founders\, Charlie Schneider. NTSB issued its final report on the matter this month. \nAt this meeting\, we will discuss this report and the seriousness of wake turbulence.  \nSpeaker bio:  \nArthur Gunn\, past president of CEPA\, is a commercially certificated pilot\, and an avid learner of all things aviation.
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/caution-wake-turbulence-monthly-safety-meeting-at-pwk-by-cepa/
LOCATION:Harper College\, 1375 S Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20230707T195820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T133230Z
UID:5125-1702576800-1702587600@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:CEPA's Annual Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:CEPA ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER\nPilots\, non-pilots\, pilot wannabes\, and anyone else interested in aviation are welcome \nThursday\, December 14\, 2023\nCash Bar at 6 P.M.\nBuffet Dinner at 7 P.M.\n(vegan\, gluten-free\, and other options available\, please indicate below when registering) \nChevy Chase Country Club \n1000 Milwaukee Avenue\, Wheeling\, 60090 \n\n \n\n\n\n\nHow many in your party?\n\n\nJust one $50.00 USDTwo of us $100.00 USDThree of us $150.00 USDFour-some $200.00 USD\n\n\n\nComments or dietary requests\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSponsored by Chicago Executive Pilots Association\nAll pilots\, guests\, and airport enthusiasts are welcome
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/holiday-2023/
LOCATION:Chevy Chase Country Club\, 1000 N Milwaukee Avenue\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ana Adona":MAILTO:anaadona@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20230205T005848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T215408Z
UID:4875-1701284400-1701291600@pwkpilots.org
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;VALUE=DATE:20231123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231124
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20231104T202839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T173529Z
UID:5246-1700697600-1700783999@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:CEPA's Virtual Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \nImagine This Delectable Meal Being Delivered Right to Your Inbox\nRather than another silent auction or simply asking you to send a check to the PAPA Scholarship and Safety Foundation* this holiday season\, we thought we'd have a little fun by offering a virtual holiday menu. You might just bite off more than you can chew\, but since you won't actually be receiving any food\, our plan won't mess with your diet. We do hope you'll consider a small donation to support some student's aviation dreams.\n* The PAPA Scholarship and Safety Foundation is an IRS 501(c)(3)\, EIN: 36-4309169 \nAppetizersPumpkin Soup - $4.00Wild Mushroom Soup - $5.00Bitter Greens with Cranberry Dressing - $4.00EntreesRoast Turkey - $10.00Glazed Ham - $11.00Tofurkey - $10.00Vegan Portobello Pot Roast - $11.00Sides DishesSweet Potato Casserole - $3.00Cranberry Orange Walnut - $4.00Candied Yams - $3.00Brussel Sprouts with Toasted Pecans - $4.00DessertsPecan Pie - $4.00Apple Caramel Pie - $4.00Pumpkin Chiffon Pie - $4.00Prix Fixe4 Course Dinner - $25.005 Course Dinner - $40.006 Course Dinner - $50.007 Course Dinner - $75.00Private Dining in the Chef's Kitchen - $100.00Small table (seats 4) - $500.00Large table (seats 10) - $1\,000.00Instead of all the decisions of the many choices above\, simply go for the fixed price\, full spread!Total$0.00In recognitionNoneMemory ofHonor ofOther (please specify)If you'd like this donation to be in recognition of a person or other\, please indicate.Please recognize:Name of Diner *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Payment Choice *PayPal or credit cardZelleSend check via US MailYour contribution will help students further their aviation dreams.Total Amount$0.00Clicking here will take you to PayPal to make the payment after submitting this form. \nZelle Instructions\nPlease send funds to "treasurer@pwkpilots.org". \nPlease send your check to: \nPAPA Scholarship & Safety Foundation\n1005 S Wolf Rd #106\nWheeling\, IL 60090 \nComment or MessageSubmit
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Scholarship
ORGANIZER;CN="Madeleine Monaco":MAILTO:99mjm@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20230904T200205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T200205Z
UID:5150-1698260400-1698267600@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:Safety Program: Aircraft Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
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:20230927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180133
CREATED:20230904T195603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T195617Z
UID:5147-1695841200-1695848400@pwkpilots.org
SUMMARY:VMC Club: "Piper Arrow Pilot Experiences a Primary Control Failure"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pwkpilots.org/event/vmc-club-piper-arrow-pilot-experiences-a-primary-control-failure/
LOCATION:Harper College Prospect Heights\, 1375 S. Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:VMC Club Meeting
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