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Wake Turbulence, a Silent Killer: What You Can't See Might Hurt You

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Captain Brian Schiff and helicopter wake turbulence authority Ned Parks examine a catastrophic accident linked to helicopter wake. Through a detailed case study, they cover the accident's causes, the investigative findings, and how these invisible forces affect aircraft operations, especially at airports.

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  1. 0:00 Avemco intro and welcome
  2. 2:40 WINGS credit and tonight's episode
  3. 6:00 Meet guest Ned Parks
  4. 8:40 Video: a departure behind a landing helicopter
  5. 11:20 Runways, taxiways and sidestepping helicopters
  6. 17:20 Crossing a helicopter's wake and microbursts
  7. 21:40 Accident review: a PC-12 landing behind a helicopter
  8. 28:40 What is wake turbulence? Wingtip vortices
  9. 36:00 How far behind: distances, speeds and rotor width
  10. 41:40 Why helicopter wake events are underreported
  11. 45:00 Wind, fog and how long vortices linger
  12. 48:20 Rotor vortices vs fixed-wing wake
  13. 54:00 Tech tips: offset approaches and planning tools
  14. 1:01:20 Game time: wake and helicopter trivia
  15. 1:08:40 Final thoughts: it takes a village

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About This Course

THE SCHIFF SHOW Episode 11 – "Wake Turbulence A Silent Killer - What You Can’t See Might Hurt You".

Hosted by renowned pilot and aviation expert CAPTAIN BRIAN SCHIFF

With special guest presenter NED PARKS

During this episode of THE SCHIFF SHOW, your monthly destination for in-depth aviation safety discussions and expert insights, we will dive into a rare but critical topic: wake turbulence, and in particular, helicopter wake turbulence, and its contribution to a catastrophic accident.

Our special guest is Ned Parks, a leading authority on helicopter wake turbulence, who will share his expertise on how these invisible forces can affect aircraft operations, especially at airports. Through a detailed case study, we’ll explore the accident’s causes, the investigative findings, and the lessons learned for pilots and operators.

Whether you fly airplanes or helicopters, work in air traffic control, or want to deepen your understanding of this invisible monster, this session will provide knowledge, real-world context, and advice to help you operate near helicopters and large aircraft. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s foremost experts and enhance your ability to avoid the “invisible beast” called wake turbulence.

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The Schiff Show is a monthly aviation education variety show hosted by Brian Schiff and sponsored by AVEMCO. It is offered for FAA WINGS credit. Brian will discuss a specific theme across five program segments on the second Thursday of each month. The themes will be chosen from a hit list of common accident causes. Each episode will be one hour long and focus on a particular causal accident factor, and will include the following segments:

  • Accident Review
  • Regulatory Review
  • Training Topic
  • Technology Tips and Tricks
  • Knowledge and Trivia Questions

Registration is not required. Go to TheSchiffShow.tv at 7:00 PM Central Time on the second Thursday of the month and join the show. All episodes are archived on TheSchiffShow.tv and available to watch (for WINGS credit) anytime after the original air time. (NOTE: you must be watching live to participate in the game show portion.)

The Schiff Show promises to be an hour well spent, which will fly by while you have fun and learn to be a safer pilot.

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Presenters

Captain Brian Schiff

Presenter and Instructor

Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus A320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft. His total flying time is over 21,000 hours.

He is a Gold Seal flight instructor and FAASTeam Representative and holds several flight instructor ratings. He is recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to teach in a way that simplifies complex procedures and concepts. He has been actively instructing since earning his flight and ground instructor certificates in 1985. Schiff also has been an FAA-designated examiner.

He attended San Jose State University, and earned his B.S. degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his M.S. Degree in Aviation Safety from the University of Central Missouri. He regularly teaches and conducts seminars about aviation safety and techniques to student and professional pilots.

Ned Parks

Guest Presenter

Ned Parks’ aviation roots date back to his cousin, Oliver Parks who started the 1st certified aviation school in the US in 1927. Ned flew UH-1 helicopters in the Army and has run several full service FBO’s. He holds ATP/CFII/AGI/IGI/CSIP and is rated in both fixed and rotor wing. Ned is a FAASTeam member with 5,000+ flight hours. He owns Aegis 360 Consulting, a global provider of staff development services, business consulting, and strategy.

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