Aviation Seminar Analysis and Reflection

This assignment analyzes a training seminar conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration Sun 'n Fun Aviation titled "Top 5 Mistakes Pilots Make". The seminar, led by retired captain JJ Greenway, focused on common errors pilots make and their potential consequences. The analysis covers key topics discussed, including safe altitude choices, airspeed management, traffic pattern control, and the importance of ongoing pilot training. It also reflects on the seminar's relevance to the author's future career aspirations as a pilot.

Aviation seminar reports

Title of the seminar: “White Knuckles: Why your airline pilots don't have them.”
I attended an online seminar that was taken by John Cutcher, who is a retired airline captain.
The motto of the seminar was to address the frequently asked questions about airline flying
and to remove the misconceptions related to airline flying from the minds of younger and
inspired generation.
Target audience
The targeted audience for the seminar the people wishing to do the job in this filed and the
local public; however, it was designed to debunk common misconceptions related to airline
flying so anyone can join this seminar.
Topics covered
The main discussion was made in the seminar regarding the job of pilots and various
misconception associated with the job. The process of pilot training was explained during the
seminar. Some of the topic, i.e. Crew Resource Management, FAA regulation Cabin safety
were discussed. The basic functions of the flights were all around explained by the speaker,
as well as some instruments used in the flights were addressed. The progress of aviation
industry is further discussed in this online seminar, and the history was explained. According
to the presentation data of the speaker, there were 34 million flights with the 3.5billion
passenger in 2015. The safety culture of aviation was discussed along with the job of the
flight attendant, and another crew member was clarified.
Related to career
I am planning to set my future in the aviation industry, therefore, attending this seminar was
worthy as I gained knowledge about training, experience requires and the experience needed
to be a pilot. The online seminar that I attended was suitable for my career as I came to know
about the latest technologies used in the industry and I learned that I need to obtain a College
Education along with Pilot's License to become a pilot. Adding to this, I came to know how
to handle emergencies like EMS, ground support and the responsibility for aircraft under a
pilot operational control. Considering all the learning of this seminar, I can become a
successful pilot in the near future.

The speaker started talking about his career and journey to become a pilot. I found the
seminar was interesting and eye-catching. The speaker has used presentation mode to reveal
the information and to clear the doubts of people regarding a pilot job. However, some short
clips related to each topic were shown during the seminar that was worth to see and was too
interesting. The seminar was worthwhile to know what qualification I may require being a
pilot in future. This seminar has offered me a chance to get intensive exposure to an aviation
industry and the job of the pilot through presentations and discussions led by multiple
experts. After attending this online seminar, I am feeling motivated to pursue my goal of
becoming a pilot, so I can say that this seminar leads me to higher productivity and
completion of professional and academic goals. This seminar is going to be proved a lifelong
learning to my career in aviation.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSCa2qolv9k

Title of seminar: “Walter Aviation - Radio Communications Safety Seminar.”
The aircrafts are built in such a manner that it is impossible to see what is in front. Though safety
is the centre point of focus in aviation, this seminar was on the methods of communication like
wireless radio which is an effective way to communicate with essential personnel for aircraft.
The speaker of the seminar was Jonathan Walter. He started the Walter aviation in 2012. He has
qualified as a Pilot of Airline Transport and Licensed Instructor of Flight. He is specialized in
giving instructions on aerobatic flight and flying training courses.
Targeted Audience
The seminar was for the students who wish to become pilots in future. The student panel
includes different type of pilots including private pilot, commercial pilot, instrument ratings, and
flight instructor. A private pilot is allowed to fly a specific class and category of aeroplanes as
designated by the license. A commercial pilot is a person who has the license to work as a pilot
for aircraft. The flight instructor is one who educates others to fly aeroplanes and aircrafts. He
evaluates and enhances the knowledge of an aviator.
Topics Covered
1. Mistakes made by pilots- The topic was about the common mistakes and errors made by the
pilots. They display lack of education, unable to interact effectively, less preparation of flight,
avoidance of struggle to the system and other hazardous flaws.
2. Roles and Responsibilities of Pilot and Air Traffic Control – It includes responsibility for the
safety of flight, responsibility for pre-flight preparation and acceptability of ensuring correct and
clear communication to pilot.
3. Phraseology – It is a set of rules for communicating in the simplified language of English
among the pilot and an ATC in view of an aircraft. The goal of phraseology is to improve
communication between control tower and pilot. There are two words used by the pilot and
controller in context to the air traffic communication. Wilco here means ‘I have understood the
message you sent and will act in accordance with it. It is not used in reply to any question which
needs a direct read back or answers. Whereas; Roger is a term widely misunderstood and abused

whenever used. It does not imply that whether you act according to instructions, and hence
should not be used in reply to clearances obtained.
Related to career
The seminar conducted was helpful to me as it has cleared many of my doubts and
misconception. This seminar was equally related to my career as I want to be a pilot in future.
But I was not sure that what kind of pilot I want to be. This was also cleared by this seminar as I
came to know about the various types of pilots one can choose as a career. The seminar was
worth attending as I also learned about the phraseology of aeronautics. The set of communication
used by the controller and the pilot was a new thing to learn. I also get to know about the number
of roles and responsibilities of the pilot and air traffic control.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnGTYLEfbFY

Title of seminar: Top 5 Mistakes made by Pilots
The seminar I attended was conducted by The Federal Aviation Administration Sun 'n Fun
Aviation. This was a Training Seminar on Top 5 Mistakes Pilots. It was headed by JJ Greenway.
JJ Greenway is a retired American pilot and served as a captain in the airline service also served
as a check airman. Currently, he is a chief line instructor and representative of the AOPA.
Targeted Audience
The seminar was for the betterment of current and prospective pilots by improving their
professional conduct. The target audience of the seminar was all the professional pilots and also
the trainees who were soon to be pilots. The sole purpose of the discussion was to make a
difference in the conduct of pilots which can save many lives in times of emergencies. I felt that
the purpose of the seminar was met effectively. In the end, the audience came out with a real
difference.
Topics Covered
JJ Greenway conducted the seminar for imparting important lessons of aviation which could
improve pilot safety worldwide. The same was learnt by the audience in the seminar. The main
subjects covered in the seminar were top 5 mistakes that pilots make. These mistakes are inter-
related to each other.
The first mistake addressed the question of safety. The main lesson from this sub-topic was to
choose the altitude which is the safest and efficient for cross-country flights. Flying is the safest
for driving, riding and vending. The topic also covered the average deaths that occur due to a
plane crash. 79% of them occur due to pilot related factors. This mistake can be avoided by
manoeuvring flights. Maintaining airspeed variations and avoiding aggressive handlings are the
keys to successful flights. The seminar also covered some technical failures caused due to mal-
handling on the part of the pilot. The traffic pattern must be managed effectively to avoid
crashes. Low and uncoordinated airspeed often leads to failures. The health problems during the
flight must be controlled so as to ensure a safe journey. The pilots must take all the professional
courses available online and offline so that they get more knowledge regarding safety. The take-

off and landing must also be scrutinized. Other issues which must be checked are control locks,
density altitudes, weight and balance and length of runways.
Related to Career
My analysis of the seminar is that it was the worth the time and was really helpful in my chosen
career of in the aviation field. The seminar explained some of the mistakes that can fail even a
sufficiently good skill. Poor judgments at the time of emergencies can cause deadly threats to
mankind. Thus, it is important that pilots keep in mind all the subjects covered in the seminar so
as to avoid mistakes that can prove to be fatal. There are many areas which are over-looked by
pilots, which must be taken care off. Before the seminar I was although aware of the points
covered but not I know that these factors play an important role in managing flights.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3Xsk5ucakE