SAWS IX
*A big thank you to all presenters and attendees for joining us in Albuquerque, NM (or virtually) and helping make this year's conference a success. We hope you enjoyed and look forward to SAWS 10 in San Diego, CA in 2023! -SAWS 9 Planning Committee*
About the Southwest Aviation Weather Safety Workshop
November 5-6, 2021
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown | 2600 Louisiana Blvd NE | Albuquerque, NM
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Please join the National Weather Service as we bring together the Southwest US aviation and weather forecasting communities to promote aviation safety and productivity through improved weather awareness and forecasting services. This event will be free of charge and will consist of:
Aviation Weather Forecasting Workshop (Friday, November 5, 2021) - The first day of the workshop will focus on meeting the needs of Aviation Weather Forecasters. It will feature best practices in aviation weather forecasting, infusing new technology into the forecast process, customer needs, and discussions on weather service innovation. Pilots are welcome on this day to the extent they would like to participate, and we will appreciate their insights in discussions. We also anticipate FAA Safety Team participation.
Dinner and Keynote Address (Friday evening) - Everyone with an interest in southwest US aviation and aviation weather services is welcome to join us for a casual evening of networking and relationship building. After a social hour in the bar, we will enjoy a private fajita buffet ($30 including tax) and a Keynote Address from the FAA's 2019 CFI of the Year, Gary "GPS" The Guy in the Pink Shirt" Reeves. Feel free to bring a spouse or other guests.
Aviator and Controller Weather Workshop (Saturday, November 6, 2021) - The second day of the workshop will focus on meeting aviator and air traffic controller needs for weather safety information, including presentations on aviation weather hazard recognition, mitigation, and avoidance; as well as tips on how to effectively use and understand aviation weather data, products, and websites. The FAAST Program Manager is offering up to six WINGS credits for participation on this day, and one additional credit for participation in Friday evening's dinner ($30) and Keynote Address.
Hotel accommodations are available at Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown. The deadline to receive the US Government per diem rate has passed. See the Registration & Hotel tab for more information. The Albuquerque Meals and Incidentals Rate is $71 per day. There are numerous dining and shopping options within walking distance of the hotel and conference center, so a rental car will not be needed. Taxi fare from/to the Albuquerque International Sunport should cost about $25 one way.
The SAWS 9 Workshop is brought to you by the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center Weather Service Unit, as well as the National Weather Service Forecast Offices in Albuquerque, Phoenix, and El Paso. Please monitor our website (https://www.weather.gov/psr/saws9) for updates, and feel free to email us at sr.saws.workshop@noaa.gov if you have questions.
For additional information please contact the workshop organizers at sr.saws.workshop@noaa.gov. If you need immediate assistance, please contact David Craft at 505-243-0702.
Aviation Weather Forecasting Workshop Agenda
Friday, November 5, 2021
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To review the agendas from previous SAWS Workshops please visit: https://www.weather.gov/psr/saws.
For additional information please contact the workshop organizers at sr.saws.workshop@noaa.gov. If you need immediate assistance, please contact David Craft at 505-243-0702.
Aviator and Controller Weather Workshop Agenda
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Follow the event as it unfolds on Twitter at #SAWS9
To review the agendas from previous SAWS Workshops please visit: https://www.weather.gov/psr/saws.
For additional information please contact the workshop organizers at sr.saws.workshop@noaa.gov. If you need immediate assistance, please contact David Craft at 505-243-0702.
WINGS Credit
The Albuquerque FAAST Program Manager will award the following WINGS credit for those who are interested:
Dinner ($30 including tax) and Keynote Address, Friday, November 5th, 6-9 PM: 1.0 WINGS Credit in the Basic Knowledge 3 category. See Friday's agenda for more information.
Aviator and Controller Weather Workshop, Saturday, November 6th:
First Morning Session, 8:00-9:20 AM: 1.0 WINGS credit in the Basic Knowledge 2 category.
Second Morning Session, 9:35-11:10 AM: 1.5 WINGS credits in the Advanced Knowledge 2 category.
First Afternoon Session, 12:30-1:55 PM: 1.5 WINGS credits in the Basic Knowledge 1 category.
Second Afternoon Session, 2:10-4:00 PM: 1.5 WINGS credits in the Basic Knowledge 3 category.
[CANCELED] ZAB ARTCC Tour or NWS Forecast Office Tour, 4:45-5:30 PM: 0.5 WINGS credit in the Basic Knowledge 3 category.
Signup sheets for you to apply for the credit will be available at each event.
For additional information please contact the workshop organizers at sr.saws.workshop@noaa.gov. If you need immediate assistance, please contact David Craft at 505-243-0702.
Committee
SAWS 9 Committee Members
Planning committee at SAWS 9 (From left to right: Sean, Connor, Roger, Bladen, and David)
For additional information please contact the workshop organizers at sr.saws.workshop@noaa.gov. If you need immediate assistance, please contact David Craft at 505-243-0702.
SAWS 9 Photos
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For additional information please contact the workshop organizers at sr.saws.workshop@noaa.gov. If you need immediate assistance, please contact David Craft at 505-243-0702.
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