Title:
Flying the New Mexico Backcountry
Topic:
New Mexico Recreational Flying Opportunities and Safety Resources
Speaker(s):
Ron Keller, New Mexico Pilots Association
Brief Description:
This presentation addresses typical safety concerns, and offers information on available resources for safely accessing back country recreational airstrips.The New Mexico Pilots Association (NMPA) promotes back country flying and strives to increase recreational flying opportunities in New Mexico.
Also included are highlights of work resulting from the New Mexico Airstrip Network (NMAN), a partnership including the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), USFS, BLM, NMDOT Aviation Division, NM Council of Outfitters and Guides, NM Economic Development, NM Tourism, and other state agencies and national aviation organizations including AOPA, EAA, and USPA.
Select Number:
SW01138686
Location of Seminar:
Land of Enchantment Fly In, Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG)
7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd NW
Follow signs from event entrance or Bode FBO
Albuquerque, NM 87121
Directions to Venue:
8:30 - 9:30 AM Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG). Follow signs to the "Pilot Oasis" in a T-hangar towards the runway from the Bode FBO. Seminar and Pilot Oasis are in the hangar directly behind EAA Chapter 179's Reimer hangar.
For fly-in arrivals and parking at the Land of Enchantment Fly In, see www.eaa179.org/LOEFI
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KAEG
Seating:
30
seats at the facility,
26
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Albuquerque FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This seminar is during the Albuquerque EAA 179's "Land of Enchantment Fly In", open 0700 - 1400 with static aircraft displays, aircraft awards, aviation Exhibit Hall, flight simulator learning center, aircraft builder demos, food trucks and live bands. Pilot camping available onsite. Featured this year is a special oasis for pilots and a "Fast as Flight" auto showcase. See www.eaa179.org/LOEFI for full schedule and fly-in info.
Speaker Ron Keller serves as a New Mexico Pilots Association (NMPA) Board member, Chair of their Backcountry Committee, and RAF NM Liaison. Ron actively volunteers his time and equipment to help maintain backcountry airstrips, particularly in the Gila region. This seminar is sponsored by the New Mexico Pilots Association (nmpilots.org), the Albuquerque FAA Safety Team (faasafety.gov), and the Albuquerque EAA Chapter 179 (eaa179.org).
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:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
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