I just wanted to remind you of our safety seminar this weekend. Most of you are probably aware but for those that are not the details are below. If you are coming please let me know either by clicking the attendance button on the Facebook link. Alternatively just reply to this email to let me know you are coming. If you already emailed me you don't need to do it again. Location is Hard Rock International HQ, 6100 Old Park Lane, Orlando, FL 32835. Date is January 23rd 2016 Registration begins at 8am. Cost is $20. Please bring cash as I have no way to process a credit card. Below is a list of the speakers and their topics.
We look forward to seeing you all very soon
Damien Mahony 407 697 49
Mark Roberson FAR's - Only Mark can make this topic interesting!
Tom Warren Tom will be talking about vehicle maintenance, trailer maintenance, tire maintenance and liftgate maintenance. He will look at new vehicles coming out and their ability to do what we do with them.
Jeff Chatterton He will speak to us about crisis communications, with segments on how to build trust and credibility even when things don't look pretty. As an example, he will be referencing the propane explosion at Vegas Balloon Rides in August 2015 - and how they went from losing everything to garnering live, positive news coverage a mere ten days later.
Jeff Thompson A back to basics look at your personal pilot procedure’s for a safe flight.
Kay West Kay will discuss the history of the Practical Test Standards for Hot Air Balloons and also speak on how to prepare a student for a check ride.
Mark West Mark will be discussing the effect of outflow winds on balloons and how thunderstorms hundreds of miles away can drastically change flight conditions.
Damien Mahony In his presentation he will be looking at Technology and Risk and how they relate to one another when pilots make decisions. Included will be a look at instruments, apps and weather technology which may or may not have made decision making easier.
