19th Annual Mesa Police Aviation Safety Fly-In and FAA Helicopter Safety Seminar

A case study presentation from the NTSB, along with additional presentations and industry information booths.

Date and Time: Thursday, April 4, 2019, starting at 08:00 Arizona 

Speaker(s): NTSB Investigator Andrew Swick, PHI Pilot Jeff Hurd, DPE Scott Tinnesand, and UAS Expert John Nunes

Brief Description:
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FLYER!

This year, the Mesa Police Air Support Unit has partnered with the FAA Safety Team to provide free safety training, in addition to an opportunity to connect with fellow aviators. A great opportunity to share best practices and learn strategies for mitigating risk. You can also visit the onsite industry booths.

NTSB Investigator Andrew Swick will present a case study from a local fatal accident involving a Helicopter Air Ambulance.

PHI Air Ambulance Pilot and FAASTeam Rep Jeff Hurd will present an interactive case study of an Alaska DPS accident.

Designated Pilot Examiner and Boeing Test Pilot Scott Tinnesand will discuss the benefits of mentorship.

John Nunes will bring several UAS to exhibit and answer questions on FAA Part 107 and Law Enforcement operations.

Seating is limited; YOU MUST REGISTER ON FAASAFETY.GOV BY MARCH 27 so that we have an accurate headcount for catering!

Agenda:

0800-0900: Fly-In, continental breakfast and socializing

0900-1230: Presentations

1230-1400: Lunch and networking

Luncheon hosted by the Mesa Police Air Support Unit.

Select Number: WP0788986

Location of Seminar:
Mesa Public Safety Training Facility
3260 North 40th Street
Mesa, AZ 85215

Directions to Venue:
FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES: If you wish to fly in and land at the training facility, please contact Joe Johnston at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. NO LATER THAN MARCH 27. You will then receive landing instructions.

If you plan to drive-in, exit Greenfield Rd. from the Red Mountain Loop 202. Drive south on Greenfield Rd., turn west on Virginia which turns into Norwalk and Quenton Drive; continue to the Mesa Public Safety Training Facility entrance on Quenton Drive.

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Fly-in Seminar?: Yes FFZ

Seating: 135 seats at the facility

Registration Information:
Click here to register online now!

Sponsoring Division: SDL FSDO FAASTeam

Contact Information: Tina Buskirk, FAASTeam Program Manager, SDL FSDO
Phone: (480) 284-7434
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Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The AZ FAASTeam is being supported by the Mesa Police Air Support Unit. The FAA Safety Team would like to recognize and thank Officer Joe Johnston, Lt. Anthony Landato and Darren Rigsby, Lead Pilot and Flight Instructor for the Mesa Police Air Support Unit.

Many thanks to Andrew Swick, Jeff Hurd, Scott Tinnesand, and John Nunes for providing their time and expertise.

Additional acknowledgement to the City of Mesa for the use of their training facility, and the City of Mesa Fire Department for their support.

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.

Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Master Knowledge Topic 1