SUN 'n FUN Forum: How I Survived the Impossible Turn
Schedule
Thu Apr 16 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
SUN 'n FUN | Lakeland, FL
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How I Survived “The Impossible Turn”What would you do if your engine failed at just 250 feet AGL… with a passenger on board?
Join us for a powerful, real-world breakdown of a moment every pilot hopes to never face — and the critical decisions that can mean the difference between life and death.
Joel — STOL Demo Competitor Pilot, F-16 Instructor Fighter Pilot, Delta Air Lines Captain, ATP, CFII — shares his firsthand experience surviving what many call “the impossible turn.”
In September 2022, Joel faced an engine failure at low altitude and low airspeed — 65 mph, 250 feet AGL — and made the decision to turn back.
👉 Aircraft sustained significant damage
👉 No injuries
This isn’t theory — this is a raw, honest debrief of what happened, what went right, what didn’t, and what every pilot can learn from it.
Come listen. Come ask questions. Come learn.
Whether you’re a seasoned pilot, student, or aviation enthusiast, this is a forum you don’t want to miss.
📍STOL Basecamp Forum Tent
🚋 Blue Tram Stop 12
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Where is it happening?
SUN 'n FUN, 3885 S Pipkin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811-1423, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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