Title:
Runway Selection - It Is More Than Just Wind
Topic:
Besides Wind, What Operational Factors Influence a Pilot's Decision on Which Runway Surface to Choose?
Speaker(s):
Mark Cook, FAAST Team Representative
Brief Description:
This seminar is an entertaining refresher on the many things that may influence a pilot's decision on which runway to choose for operation, in addition to the prevailing winds. This seminar is a great start for any pilot just learning, or a refresher for those already certificated.
Mark Cook started his professional piloting career as “freight dog” flying for a regional shipping company. He is currently working as a contract pilot for two construction companies. He specializes in single-engine turbine aircraft, including Pilatus PC12s and Socata TBM aircraft. He has flown over 10,000 hours with 2,800 hours of dual instruction given, and flown 66 different types of airplanes.
Mark is an active CFI who has a special fondness for tail wheel, ski and float plane instruction. As Minneapolis FSDO, FAA Safety Team Representative and NAFI Master Flight Instructor, Cook has hosted and presented aviation safety seminars throughout northern Minnesota, on topics ranging from winter operations to airplane performance. Recently he was appointed as a designated pilot examiner for seaplanes.
Mark and his wife Dawn own and operate a flight school in Bemidji MN. Their flight school, Barnstormers Flight Training, specializes in one-on-one instruction and creating well-educated pilots. Barnstormers was just recently named as a Distinguished Flight School by AOPA. Mark enjoys flying in his Champion 7GCB floatplane on his free days.
We will have individuals available to help pilots register with FAA Safety, so you may participate in the WINGS program.
This seminar is FREE with registration into GMAG. Registration into GMAG: www.mnpilots.org/gmag
Select Number:
GL15122002
Location of Seminar:
Buffalo Municipal Airport KFCE
1305 County Road 134 NE
Buffalo, MN 55313
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KFCE
Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
95
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
MN FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Special Thanks to the members of EAA Chapter 878 for their help in planning our event
Special Thanks to Chris Fredrick, Manager, Buffalo Airport and the City of Buffalo for their support
Special Thanks to the Minnesota Pilots Association for holding this yearly event.
Special Thanks to West Metro Aviation for their support and offering of our location.
This event is open to the public for a fee of $10 per day. Minnesota Pilots Association (MNPA) charges a fee to attend the event but the individual seminars are free of charge. Please visit https://mnpilots.org/ for information on fees
MNPA members attend for free.
Prior to attending a safety seminar please review and abide by current CDC, State and Local health guidelines.
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 Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Attend Aviation Safety Event Sponsored by a non-FAA Group or Organization
Additional Event Documents: