All seminars free and not only open to the public but designed for the public! This is our (the pilots) way of giving back to the many citizens who make the Bay Bridge Airport the fantastic community resource it is. We hope you will come out and enjoy your airport with us for a fun and educational evening.
Seminars are held at 7pm in the Pilot Lounge (which is the small white building) at the Bay Bridge Airport. While geared towards an adult audience, all programs are PG and enthusiastic, mature young people are also encouraged to attend.
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Strategies and Tactics
November 9, 2016
This lecture will provide an insight intp this highly specialized and little known field. The training, specialized equipment and tactics will be highlighted as well as how it applies to pilots and passengers aboard aircraft. The lecture will be given by 9 year veteran BWI Airport Fire and Rescue Department fire fighter Todd Van Liew.
Past Events
Flying 101: Ever wonder how those little airplanes get into the air...and stay up there?
January 13, 2016
Join local pilot and FAA flight examiner John Cutcher and Chief Flight Instructor Helen Woods as they discuss the basic concepts of flight, the types of small airplanes flown at the Bay Bridge Airport and other small airport around the country and why pilots fly and safety considerations.
The Drones Are Coming To an Airport Near You!
February 10, 2016
In recent months pilots have reported a surge in close calls with drones especially around our major airports. This talk will discuss the different types of drone operations and the rules governing their operations in the national airspace system.
The Auto-Gyro Gyroplane and the Queen Anne County Office of the Sheriff
March 9, 2016
Join Deputy Schepleng, chief pilot for the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Department as he explains how Queen Anne's County came to own such a unique aircraft, how it works, and the vital role it serves to protect county citizens.
White Knuckles: Why your airline pilots don't have them.
June 8, 2016
Join retired airline captain, John Cutcher, as he debunks common misconceptions and addresses frequently asked questions about airline flying.
Aircraft Accident Investigation, How Do We Learn From The Past...
April 13, 2016
Ever wonder what it means when you hear the "GO" Team is investigating an aircraft accident or how a crucial piece of evidence is found that solves a mystery? The Aircraft Accident Investigation seminar will give you some insight on how aircraft accidents are investigated and how the lessons learned are used to make aviation safer
Maryland State Police Aviation Command: When Minutes Matter...!
May 11, 2016
Join Trooper Mike for an exciting overview of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command and the AW-139 helicopter.
Sky Team 11 and the New World of Electronic News Gathering
July 13, 2016
Join Captain Roy Taylor as he shares his experiences as a television new helicopter pilot and reporter. Roy will discuss how modern reporting electronic news gathering techniques have changed television news reporting and the role they played in covering the recent Baltimore riots.
Delmarva's Sensational Seaplanes
August 10, 2016
Join local seaplane flight instructors Dan Wroe and Helen Woods as they explain the basic of seaplane operations and seaplane fun on the Chesapeake Bay.
The Ups and Downs of Hot Air Ballooning
September 14, 2016
Join hot air balloon flight instructor Ron Broderick as he discusses the up and downs of hot air ballooning. Hot air ballooning was one of the first forms of manned flight. Learn why this unique sport is still poplar today and how you can participate.
Are those little airplanes safe?
October 12, 2016
Join current flight instructor and former airline and Navy pilot Mike Bangert as he leads a discussion of factors affecting the safe operation of small aircraft.