Medical, law enforcement, military, fire fighters, private industry all utilize helicopters in day to day operations and can frequently be encountered throughout the NAS

Craig Tompkins will discuss the often unseen hazards of helicopter wake turbulence both on ground and in air, and the importance of situational awareness when operating in their vicinity

Mr. Tompkins has been with the FAA for the last 10yrs and has an extensive aviation background dating back 3 decades

Bring your EFB, your experience, and your questions, and be ready to participate.

All are welcome.  You do not need to be an EAA member to attend. Qualifies for WINGs credit.

Park in front of the main terminal building. Entrance to the meeting room is from the outside on the left side of the main terminal door. From the ramp, entrance is through the main terminal doors. Meeting room door is on the far right side of the lobby. 

*Note: Prior to attending a safety seminar please review and abide by current CDC, State and Local health guidelines.

This event is sponsored and hosted by the Local EAA/VMC Club and the FAA Safety Team.

The EAA VMC Club provides a "hangar flying" experience organized around visual flight, in order to promote safety, education, and proficiency.

Every meeting consists of a scenario presentation and group discussion about unusual or interesting charts, changed rules and procedures, and member experiences.  We also have occasional guest speakers.

Thank you to the City of Chandler and Chandler Municipal Airport for their support and use of the terminal meeting room.

Thank you to the Arizona Pilots Association 

What is the EAA/VMC Club?

The EAA/VMC Club is modeled after the popular IMC Club concept which provides organized “hangar flying” focused on building proficiency in instrument flying. The EAA/VMC Club will do the same, but for pilots who are not instrument rated and fly primarily under visual flight rules and VMC.

What is the purpose of EAA/VMC Club?

At EAA/VMC Club, our aim is to promote VFR flying, proficiency, and safety.  Along with monthly local meetings, we offer a resource-rich website which provides an electronic experience base.

Our intent is to create a community of pilots to share information, provide recognition, foster communications, promote safety and build proficiency in general aviation.  EAA/VMC Club offers monthly meetings in which pilots can network and share knowledge and experiences.

Do you need to bring anything?

First, bring your thoughts or story and be willing to share them with the group.  This meeting is very interactive.  Participation by the group is a fundamental element of the EAA/VMC Club meeting.

Others have found it helpful to bring along a copy of their flight manual, GPS manual, and charts.  If you navigate with an iPad, bring it along.

Who can attend?

This meeting is open to all current, non-current, and future pilots.

For more information about the EAA/VMC Club, please visit http://www.eaa.org/VMCclub