Title:
Mountain Flight Training Workshop - Hybrid Event
Topic:
Enhance your Flying Skills and Performance for Mountainous Terrain
Speaker(s):
Mark Donovan, Colonel Bill Moran
Brief Description:
We are excited to announce that Laconia Flight Academy will be conducting a mountain flight training workshop on Saturday morning, January 17th, 2026. The 3-hour workshop will run from 9am until 12:00pm EST and will be hosted at the Laconia Airport terminal. We will also be live-streaming the workshop for those who want to attend remotely.
Laconia Flight Academy’s Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, Mark Donovan (CFII), and retired USAF Colonel Bill Moran (CFII), with over 50 years of flying experience, will be teaching the course.
Key Topics to be Discussed Include
•Mountain Weather
•Flight Planning
•Aircraft Performance
•Human Factors
•Navigation and Terrain Awareness
•Performance Maneuvers
•Techniques for Crossing Ridge lines
•Landing and Take-off Techniques
•Emergency Procedures
•Go-no-Go judgment
Preview the course here or copy and paste this into your browser: https://youtube.com/shorts/1zrseE2uJOM?si=fhzayjvCT_1GAezj
Select Number:
EA61140338
Location of Seminar:
Laconia Flight Academy - Laconia Airport Terminal
65 Aviation Drive
Gilford, NH 03249
Directions to Venue:
Fly-in Option - KLCI (Laconia Airport, Laconia, NH) Park on ramp in front of terminal at SkyBright FBO.
Drive-in Option - Laconia Airport at 65 Aviation Drive. Park in front of the terminal. When you arrive, go into the terminal to the Laconia Terminal Conference Room.
Hybrid Option - This will be live streamed via Microsoft Teams. Register here or copy and paste into browser : http://flylfa.com/MtnFTW
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KLCI
Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
1
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This event has a cost and can be paid in advance by clicking here or pasting this into your browser: http://flylfa.com/MtnFTW
There is also an option for a social hangout immediately following the workshop for in-person participants for an additional opt in fee. (This is not necessary as it covers the cost of lunch)
There are approximately 60 in-person seats, and a hybrid option to accommodate participants from outside the Laconia area.
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 1
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
N/A
National Project:
In-person Safety Outreach to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents: