Title:
Top Tips For Mountain Flying
Topic:
Join Us At The 2025 Oregon Plots Association Annual Convention
Speaker(s):
Philip Mandel, CFI/MEI
Brief Description:
This seminar is part of the 2025 Oregon Pilots Association Annual Convention. For more details and convention registration (required), see here: https://tinyurl.com/OPA-Convention-2025
Sign up for this seminar, on this page:
3.45pm Seminar: Top Tips For Mountain Flying: Philip Mandel, CFI/MEI
Hear tips from the 2025 Portland FSDO's FAASTeam Representative of the Year, Phil Mandell, CFI, MEI. After flying in, out or over almost every state in the nation, Phil has learnt a thing or two about mountain flying. Let's benefit from Phil's experience and hear his top tips, so we can marvel at the stunning scenery below, whilst also being ready for "what if...".
Other WINGS seminars at the Convention:
1:45pm: Aviation Safety and Systems—Learning From The Past: Curt Cowley, FAA Portland FSDO
2:45pm: An Overview Of The Oregon Department Of Aviation (ODAV): Cathryn Stephens, OSAB
4:45pm: The Recreational Aviation Foundation in Oregon and Beyond: Kevin Johnson, RAF
Select Number:
NM09138530
Location of Seminar:
Oregon Pilots Association Convention
14323 Stenbock Way NE
Columbia Aviation Association Building
Aurora, OR 97002
Directions to Venue:
Flying in? Aurora is a Class D airport. Use a current airport diagram and check NOTAMs. Request taxi clearance to Columbia Aviation Association, located at the base of the control tower.
NOTE: We are hearing rumors of possible runway construction around the date of the convention. Double-check NOTAMs!
Driving in? Head for the Columbia Aviation Association building, 14323 Stenbock Way NE, which is off Airport Rd NE.
DO NOT WALK OR DRIVE ON TAXIWAYS!
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KUAO
Seating:
124
seats at the facility,
118
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Our sincere thanks to: All convention speakers and sponsors, CAA, OPA members, and the OPA Board of Directors.
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 Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Attend Aviation Safety Event Sponsored by a non-FAA Group or Organization
Additional Event Documents:
