Title:
Ski Flying - The Most Fun You Can Have In An Airplane
Topic:
Learn About Ski-plane Operations, The How-to's And The Hazards.
Brief Description:
Mike spent twenty winters in central Alaska, both working and recreating in ski equipped airplanes. In his opinion, ski flying really is the most fun a pilot can have in an airplane. Many pilots have been unable to find much information on flying skis either in print or online. The FAA requires no certification or training of any kind to operate an airplane on skis. In this program, Mike will discuss aircraft types that lend themselves to ski operations, proper rigging of skis, important equipment for use in ski flying, and a discussion of piloting techniques for operating a ski equipped aircraft.
Mike Vivion worked for the US Fish & Wildlife Service as a Wildlife Biologist/Airplane Pilot for nearly 30 years in Alaska. In the course of his duties there, he flew several airplane types on wheels, skis and floats throughout much of Alaska, and as an instructor provided numerous checkouts and instruction in various airplanes and configurations.
Select Number:
GL15137035
Location of Seminar:
Buffalo Municipal Airport
1305 County Road 134
Buffalo, MN 55313
Directions to Venue:
Seminar in Hangar A
Airport is located southeast of the City of Buffalo off of Highway 55. Turn north on County Road 134 (at the Kwik Trip) and the airport will be on your right just past Menards. It is easy to find using GPS/map apps.
Signs will be provided to guide you to parking.
Self serve fuel available with credit card.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KCFE
Seating:
150
seats at the facility,
74
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
MN FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
A special thank you to the members of EAA Chapter 878, Chris Fredrick, Manager, Buffalo Airport, and the City of Buffalo for their support and help in planning the 2025 Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering.
Minnesota Pilots Association (MNPA) charges non-members a fee of $10.00 a day to attend GMAG event but each of the individual seminars are free of charge.
Please visit https://mnpilots.org/gmag for information on fees. MNPA members attend GMAG for free.
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:
In-person Safety Outreach to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents:
