Title:
RAF - Airfield Guide And Backcountry Flying
Topic:
Recreational Aviation Foundation…Preserving Backcountry Aviation
Brief Description:
The backcountry is closer than you think! It’s not just for big-tire super-duper Cubs and monster Skywagons. Learn about how the RAF preserves, creates, and improves airstrips for recreational access here in Minnesota and beyond, along with ways you can help. This presentation will also cover the RAF’s grant program which funds improvements for airstrips like bicycles, pilot shelters, campgrounds, and more. We’ll share some regional destinations and help you find the right people to connect with. We will also discuss how to safely plan and examine risks of back country flying. We’ll also introduce you to the new and improved Airfield Guide, a repository of information about airfields that have recreational opportunities - special places, as we like to call them.
Select Number:
GL15137057
Location of Seminar:
Buffalo Municipal Airport
1305 County Road 134
Buffalo, MN 55313
Directions to Venue:
Seminar in Hangar B
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:
