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Title:
Freezing Fog Icing and Other Winter Hazards Hybrid Event
Topic:
Aviation winter hazards
Date and Time:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, starting at 17:30 Pacific Standard Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Chris Barbera
Brief Description:

Join us as we kick off Truckee Tahoe Airport's Fly Safe season with a timely discussion on aviation hazards found when flying the Sierra in the winter. Mountain Lion Aviation’s Chris Barbera returns to share the wisdom he’s acquired over decades of flying into Truckee. He’ll review real-life incidents and cover critical issues like freezing fog, airframe icing, contaminated runways and rapidly changing weather. Be prepared for your next flight here this winter and join your fellow aviators live in Truckee or online via Zoom for this FAA WINGS credited event.

 

Select Number:
WP11141377
Location of Seminar:
Truckee Tahoe Airport Conference Room
10356 Truckee Airport Road

Truckee, CA 96161
Directions to Venue:

Inside the terminal building of Truckee Tahoe Airport. Downstairs in the conference room.

Or attend remotely via Zoom with advance registration. Zoom Registration Link


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KTRK
Seating:
60 seats at the facility, 43 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam - Reno
Contact Information:
DAVID VAN QUEST
Phone: (530) 205-8603
david.vanquest@truckeetahoeairport.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

About the Speaker:

Chris Barbera is the CEO & Director of Operations of Mountain Lion Aviation, a Truckee-based charter operator and Cirrus Certified Training Center.  A native Nevadan, Chris’ corporate flight experience has taken him around the world experiencing both international and oceanic operations.

 

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 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Conduct WINGS Outreach to increase of Phased pilot participation in WINGS
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