There are numerous flight safety/pilot/mechanic seminars at this two day event. Please see the attached "2026 GAAG Seminar Schedule and Details" for seminar times and details.
This event is located on the Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer AK. The seminars are located in the Hoskins Exhibits Hall, marked as building #17 on the attached fairgrounds map. It is a light green building with white trim.
The Saturday seminars are a total of 3 1/2 hours of safety presentations earning WINGS credit. The Sunday seminars are a total of 4 1/2 hours of safety presentations earning WINGS credit.
Thank you to the Alaska Airmen's Association, Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation, and the many speakers over this two day event. Please see attached "2026 GAAG Seminar Schedule and Details" pdf for details/schedule of the seminars that will earn you WINGS credit.
Follow this link https://www.alaskaairmen.org/greatalaskagathering for all of the latest Great Alaska Aviation Gathering details, and information about car parking fees and free parking options.
On Saturday May 2nd the fairgrounds open to the public at 0900, safety seminars start at 1000.
On Sunday May 3rd the fairgrounds open to the public at 1000, safety seminars start at 1100.
All seminars are free of charge.
Please select the hyperlink below to register for the specific seminars that give WINGS/AMT credit. Seating is limited, so please only register if you fully intend to attend the seminar. If you don't register online, there will also be a sign-in roster at the door.
Saturday May 2nd Seminars Awarding WINGS Credit:
1000 - 1050 - New Products- Mini Presentations - Benefits of Electronic Ignition - Jason Hutchison
- Updates to Alaska Aviation Weather Unit (AAWU) Charts - David Kochevar
1100 - 1150 - Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System Technical Overview - Judson Rupert
1200 - 1250 -The Don Young Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative - Erik Amend
1300 - 1350 - AOPA Update - Mike Ginter
1400 - 1450 - See the GAAG website for all details about this seminar https://www.alaskaairmen.org/seminars
1500 - 1550 - See the GAAG website for all details about this seminar https://www.alaskaairmen.org/seminars
Sunday May 3rd Seminars Awarding WINGS Credit:
1100 - 1150 - New Product Updates - Mini Presentations
- Star-Batt Mini - solutions for your Starlink - Chris Carlberg
- LIDAR and Radar Altimeters - Sean Sherman
- Converting the Cessna 206 to Turbine Power - Ann Hatfield
- Dynon Avionics for Experimental and Certified Aircraft - Kyle George
1200 - 1250 - You Are Not as Good as You Think: A Case for Deliberate Airmanship - Steve Johnson
1300 -1350 - Updates to Alaska Aviation Weather Unit (AWWU) Charts - Prince Dalal
1400 - 1450 - General Aviation Safety in Alaska and Nationwide - Mike Ginter
1500 - 1550 - Decision Before Skill: Stewardship, Safety, and Etiquette in Alaska's Backcountry - Stef Goza