IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Recent events in commercial aircraft travel, such as the Boeing 737 Max crashes and severe injuries caused by severe turbulence during flight, have generated an increased level of fear within the flying public. Some passengers have even gone so far as to change flight plans if they are scheduled to fly on a Boeing 737 Max. This presentation is intended to give a behind-the-scenes view of safety protocols such as aircraft design, testing, pilot training, etc., that are in place within the commercial aviation business to ensure safety of flight within the commercial aviation business. The presentation will also address some of the underlying reasons associated with the Boeing 737 Max crashes. Bud Thomas is a retired Aerospace Engineer with 50+ years of experience, including rocket engine design for the Saturn-V Apollo rocket, the Space Shuttle’s main engine, and jet engine design for commercial and military aircraft. He was personally held accountable by all the different national Regulatory Agencies to assure design practices that met Regulatory standards. Pat Schroeder has been flying since age 18 and pursued a career as a professional pilot (American Airlines Flexjet), and chief flight instructor, both charter and corporate. Pat and a team of senior pilots developed training that prioritized a safety-mindset in all operations.
