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ANTN® Program Descriptions

November '98

Listed in order of Date Available:

FAA Deicing Update: Technology, Runways and Flight Standards Parts 1 & 2

FAA representatives George Legarreta, civil engineer, Wayne Marsey, technical specialist, and Dan Meyer, aviation safety inspector, discuss new runway-deicing technology and flight standards.

ATSI Categories: E & O

Available on: November 2 (Part 1); November 3 (Part 2)

Code No. 619-9811

Aviation Safety Training—From the Pilot’s Perspective, Parts 1 & 2

Zack Heekin, a pilot instructor with the Virginia Department of Aviation, details what steps the aviation community is taking toward aircraft accident prevention.

ATSI Categories: A & S

Available on: November 4 (Part 1); November 5 (Part 2)

Code No. 620-9811

Aviation News Today

Our weekly news show covering aviation events and the people making the news. It’s a great way to keep up with the latest in aviation policy developments.

ATSI Category: G

Available on: November 6, 13, 20, 27

Code No. ANT-9811 (Include segment date when ordering)

Composite Materials in Aircraft Construction, Parts 1 & 2

Airplane manufacturers are achieving a higher degree of efficiency by integrating more advanced composite materials in their aircraft, which presents a higher degree of risk and concern for ARFF personnel. Joseph Wright of the FAA Technical Center outlines what the materials are and steps that can be taken toward hazards mitigation.

ATSI Category: A

Available on: November 9 (Part 1); November 10 (Part 2)

Code No. 621-9811

Deicing Options and Issues: Clearing the Air

Nancy Deibler, issues manager at Union Carbide Corporation, compares the performance, degradability, mammalian toxicity, aquatic toxicity, air emissions, cost to manufacture and disposal of different kinds of aircraft deicer/anti-icer fluids.

ATSI Category: E

Available on: November 12

Code No. 622-9811

AIP-Eligible Runway Maintenance Programs, Parts 1-3

Runways are the foundation of any airport and, as such, some maintenance is eligible for AIP funding. Learn the most cost-efficient way to extend pavement life and postpone reconstruction indefinitely.

ATSI Category: O

Available on: November 16 (Part 1); November 17 (Part 2); November 18 (Part 3)

Code No. 623-9811

Basic Aircraft Familiarization (Interactive)

This is the first installment of ANTN’s Aircraft Familiarization series which features in-depth looks at a wide variety of passenger aircraft. This particular segment explains that different types of aircraft have features that distinguish them from all other aircraft and why ARFF personnel should become familiar with as many of these distinguishable features as possible. ANTN has recently made this program interactive, allowing ARFF and airport personnel to test their knowledge on the subject and track their individual performances.

ATSI Category: A

Available on: November 19

Code No. 161H-9811

A Session on Concessions Parts 1-3

Looking to revamp your concession program or just keep up with the latest trends? You won’t want to miss this program, which will give you valuable information on how to make the most out of the concessions at your airport!

ATSI Category: D

Available on: November 23 (Part 1); November 24 (Part 2); November 25 (Part 3)

Code No. 624-9811

Regulatory Review

Each episode of “Regulatory Review” contains an updated report of federal regulatory issues and actions that are likely to impact your airport. In addition to a rundown of regulatory headlines and a special ARFF report, each “Review” also includes a topical newsmaker interview with individuals directly responsible for promoting, producing or enforcing aviation regulations.

ATSI Categories: A & S

Available on: November 30

Code No. 577F-9811

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