Title:
Flying the Gila Back Country Operations in New Mexico
Topic:
New Mexico Back-Country Recreational Flying: Techniques and Safety
Speaker(s):
John Lorenz, New Mexico Pilots Association
Brief Description:
This talk presents discussions of safety concerns, information resources, techniques, and other considerations for flying into the world-class back-country recreational airstrips of the Gila area of Southwestern New Mexico. The talk will include the New Mexico Pilots Association (NMPA) efforts, in partnership with the RAF, USFS, BLM, and the Aviation Division of NMDOT, in developing remote airstrips and in promoting safe back-country flying in the state.
Select Number:
SW01146153
Location of Seminar:
Land of Enchantment Fly In, Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG)
7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd NW
Follow signs from EAA179 'Reimer' Hangar
Albuquerque, NM 87120
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 in 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,
22
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Albuquerque FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Speaker John Lorenz is a 7000 hour Commercial pilot with CFII, MEII, and glider ratings. He provides tailwheel transition training in a 1942 Interstate S1A “Cadet”. He is the current Safety and Education chair for the NMPA. Now retired, in a former life he made a living as a geologist.
Seminar is during the Albuquerque EAA 179's "Land of Enchantment Fly In", open 0700 - 1400. Popular in 2025, a Pilot Oasis offers special treatment for pilots (coffee, donuts, and prizes). Join EAA 179 as they welcome back the New Mexico Jet Racing team from their Roswell debut. Connect with aviation enthusiasts around static Aircraft Displays and Awards, Exhibit Hall, a "Pilot Experience" learning center (flight SIMs and more), Aircraft Builder demos, Youth Activities, Food Trucks and Live Bands. See www.eaa179.org/LOEFI for full schedule and fly-in info.
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:
Recreational Flyer Outreach
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