Name
Keynote: Safety and Risk Upside Down at 400 Knots and 4 Feet Apart
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Robert "Scratch" Mitchell
Description

Scratch Mitchell, Former Commander of the RCAF Snowbirds, turned Hollywood film pilot, digs into the risk management and safety cultures of high-stakes airshow and film flying. Immersing the audience in his unique world, Scratch provides a personal and detailed account of the successes, tragedies, and lessons from his time as the team's leader. Scratch may even tell a story of a giant hairy spider in the cockpit during an airshow performance.

Location Name
Van Horne Ballroom
Full Address
Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Ave
Banff AB T1L 1J4
Canada