THE SCHIFF SHOW Episode 4 – "A WORLD WAR II TRAGEDY THAT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE"
Hosted by renowned pilot and aviation expert Captain Brian Schiff.
With Special Guest Captain Mike Jesch
Like AVEMCO insurance, emergency training is something we hope never will be needed. Nevertheless, the Proficient Pilot must be prepared for whatever situation might develop when the Fickle Finger of Fate points his or her way.
During this episode you will hear about a devastating disaster that happened during World War II in Prestwick Scotland.
Topics discussed will include:
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The Schiff Show is a monthly aviation education variety show hosted by Brian Schiff and sponsored by AVEMCO. It is offered for FAA WINGS credit. Brian will discuss a specific theme across five program segments on the second Thursday of each month. The themes will be chosen from a hit list of common accident causes. Each episode will be one hour long and focus on a particular causal accident factor, and will include the following segments:
Registration is not required. Go to TheSchiffShow.tv at 7:00 PM Central Time on the second Thursday of the month and join the show. All episodes are archived on TheSchiffShow.tv and available to watch (for WINGS credit) anytime after the original air time. (NOTE: you must be watching live to participate in the game show portion.)
The Schiff Show promises to be an hour well spent, which will fly by while you have fun and learn to be a safer pilot.
COURSE RESOURCES
CLICK HERE for the Prestwick Crash NEWS
CLICK HERE for the 1944 Accident Report
CLICK HERE for the AirHub Airlines Final Report
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CAPTAIN BRIAN SCHIFF
Presenter and Instructor
Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus A320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft. His total flying time is over 21,000 hours.
He is a Gold Seal flight instructor and FAASTeam Representative and holds several flight instructor ratings. He is recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to teach in a way that simplifies complex procedures and concepts. He has been actively instructing since earning his flight and ground instructor certificates in 1985. Schiff also has been an FAA-designated examiner.
He attended San Jose State University, and earned his B.S. degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his M.S. Degree in Aviation Safety from the University of Central Missouri. He regularly teaches and conducts seminars about aviation safety and techniques to student and professional pilots.
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CAPTAIN MIKE JESCH
Guest Presenter
Captain Mike Jesch is an accomplished aviator with over four decades of flying experience. At work, he’s a Captain on the Boeing 787 for a major U.S. Airline, overseeing long-haul flights with expertise and precision. But Captain Jesch's roots in the GA world are deep and enduring.
He earned his first pilot license while still in high school, and his instrument rating in a Cessna 150 equipped with vacuum tube radios. Mike is an active flight instructor and has been a CFI for 40 years. He is a two-time Master CFI. For over fifteen years, he has owned his personal Cessna 182, based in Southern California. Mike captivates and engages his audience with his relaxed teaching style.
Recognizing his dedication and commitment to aviation, Captain Jesch serves as a FAASTeam Lead Representative in the Long Beach District. Additionally, he was recently named the 2023 LGB District FAASTeam Representative Of The Year, and the Western Pacific Region Rep of the year in 2021, a testament to his unwavering enthusiasm and contributions to aviation safety.
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