Title:
Decision Before Skill - Safety and Stewardship in the Alaska Backcountry (Sunday May 3rd)
Topic:
How Pilot Decision-Making, Mentorship, and Backcountry Etiquette Support Safe Operations
Brief Description:
Presented on behalf of the Recreational Aviation Foundation, this session explores how pilot decision-making, mentorship, and backcountry etiquette help support safe operations and maintain the trust that allows continued access to remote airstrips and landing areas in the backcountry. Topics will include common human-factor traps, risk patterns seen in Alaska flying, and the role individual pilots play in representing aviation when operating on shared public lands.
Select Number:
AL03143250
Location of Seminar:
Hoskins Exhibits Hall, Alaska State Fairground, Palmer AK
2075 Glenn Highway
Palmer, AK 99645
Directions to Venue:
This event is located on the Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer AK. This seminar is located in the Hoskins Exhibits Hall, marked as building #17 on the attached fairgrounds map. It is a light green building with white trim.
This seminar is scheduled for 1500 - 1550 and will earn attendees 1 hr of Master Airport Operations WINGS credit.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes PAAQ
Seating:
30
seats at the facility,
28
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Anchorage FSDO FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thank you to the following seminar speaker:
Stef Goza, Alaska State Liaison, Recreational Aviation Foundation
Please refer to the attached map and "2026 GAAG Seminar Schedule and Details" for all seminar details.
Seating is limited. Only interested attendees should register online. Please sign in at the door to confirm your registration and receive WINGS credit.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Master Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
Additional Event Documents:
