| When? |
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Saturday March 10th, 2012
Registration 0730, First Speaker 0800, Done by 1700
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| Where? |
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South Dakota Achieve Conference Center,
4100 S Western Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Located on the east side of Western Ave, just north of I-229
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| Why? |
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This is a BFA sanctioned Safety Seminar for Pilots, Crew
and Family with:
Good Speakers and Topics
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FAASTeam and Accidents - Top Ten Causal Factors by
Steven Hoogerhyde (South Dakota FAASTeam Program Manager)
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Weather by Phil Schumacher, Science Operations Officer,
NWS FSD
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FAR’s by Joel Blankers and Stan Burgers
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Outdoor Live Burn Demonstration by Mark West (Weather
permitting; bring an expired fire extinguisher and leave with it empty)
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First Aid and Emergency Situations By Tom Sharpee &
Denise Christensen, RN
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Aeronautical and Pilot Decision Making by Kay West and
Gary Palmer (Gary brings a British perspective on training and safety
procedures)
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Balloon Accidents by Mark West, Gary Palmer and Tom
Sharpee
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Maintenance & Equipment Repairs by Mark West
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Landowner Relations by John Gunderson (John is a rare
combination of balloonist & farmer/rancher)
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Mountain Flying by Kay West
Good Food
AM Break with Pastry & Coffee, Boxed Lunch w/ Soda, PM Break w/ Cookie
& Drink
A Good Cause
The 2012 Hot Air Ballooning Safety Seminar is partnering with the
non-profit organization, South Dakota Achieve, by donating all proceeds
from this seminar (after minimal expenses). SDA finds innovative ways for
people with disabilities to achieve their dreams. The Sioux Falls
Ballooning Community has been an active partner with SDA helping adults
with disabilities to achieve their long-time dreams of ballooning since
spring of 2009.
www.achievesd.org
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| Cost? |
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$55 for Pilots & $30 for Crew/family members
No registrations after February 18th
Cash or Checks made to South Dakota Achieve – No Credit Cards
Additional Donations to SD Achieve are Welcomed
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| How? |
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Complete the
registration form
and send with payment to:
Dave Christensen
7405 E. Mystic Drive
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
dchristensen@airpost.net
(605)221-5715
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