Keynote Speaker: Dr Yemaya Bordain 

AI is more than a buzzword. It's also the path to unlocking higher safety, more efficiency and better pilot assistance. Dr. Yemaya Bordain will demystify AI by walking through how it was developed, how it works and why an AI-enhanced system is trustworthy, reliable, and certifiable. She will introduce nearterm applications including detection of cooperative and noncooperative traffic, navigation in GPS-denied environments, wire detection, and landing guidance for both fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft. Attendees will take away a deeper appreciation for both the underlying technology as well as the practical applications of this transformative technology. 

Josh Wheeler

Josh’s comprehensive knowledge of avionics and satcom systems, and in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity, private networks, customer support operations and training, support his position as Sr. Director of Entry into Service and Client Services for Satcom Direct. Josh has worked extensively with our aviation and government customers providing on-site instruction and support to ensure they have the best, most secure, user experience possible with their SD products and services.  He is valued for his knowledge, long heritage in cybersecurity and ability to support dynamic customer needs. He uses his critical thinking abilities to establish the technology needed by his customers, which drives trust and establishes relationships that meet and exceed user expectations. Josh holds a Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems from Florida State University and just completed a Cybersecurity Master’s Program with Harvard University.

Norbert Schuchbauer

Key Topics:

1. Integrating Human Intelligence with Next-Gen Technology

   • Electronic vs. paper flight information (advantages/pitfalls)
   • Commercial vs. in-house manual production (revision responsibility, delays)
   • Flight plan vendors (accuracy, format, alternates, etc.)

2. GPS Spoofing

   • Difference between spoofing and jamming (occurrence, identification, recovery)
   • Systems knowledge (GPS input removal, proactive measures)
   • Preflight considerations (NOTAMs, independent sources)
   • Developing checklists

3. RCL
   

   • Removal of separate oceanic clearance requirement
   • Definition and format (ETA, requested FL/Mach)
   • Submission, route, speed, flight level

Peter Basile

Presentation Abstract:

This will be a presentation of the technological data from a Cessna Citation Latitude (680A) accident investigation.  Material will include accident videos, CVR transcript excerpts, Garmin G-5000 data, and Cessna proprietary maintenance diagnostic Aircraft Recording System (AReS II) data.  You will see how this short flight progressed from an unstable approach into a bounced landing, an attempted go-around, and ultimately a runway excursion hull loss accident.  A final review of the NTSB probable cause statement and contributing factors, FAA Stabilized Approach Criteria, and Advisory Circular 91-79B (Mitigating the Risks of a Runway Overrun Upon Landing) will provide takeaways to improve your flying safety.