SAFETY DAY and Pilot/Controller Forum

When
31 May 2025
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Tampa International Airport SkyCenter : 5411 Skycenter Drive, Tampa, FL 33607

Registration

RSVP

Agenda:

0830L – 0900L | Arrival, Check-In & Social

Light refreshments and networking
Safety materials and handouts available

0900L – 0915L | Welcome & Introductions

Tampa Bay Aviation Association (TBAA) – Patrick Livezey, President
Women Aviators in Tampa Bay (WAITB) – Mariah Smith, President
Event Purpose and Safety Day Goals

0915L – 1000L | NOAA Presentation

Topic: "Mission Overview & Weather Safety in Aviation"
Focus: Tools available to pilots, decision-making, and mission coordination

1000L – 1030L | FAASTeam Briefing

Topic: “Best Practices at Non-Towered Airports”
Key takeaways: situational awareness, communication, and recent incident trends

1030L – 1045L | Break

Networking & light refreshments

1045L – 1200L | Pilot-Controller Forum

MacDill AFB ATC – Military coordination, restricted airspace awareness
Tampa International Airport ATC – Operational trends, pilot communication tips
Open Q&A and discussion

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