Title:
Navy Rotary Wing Aviation
Topic:
Covering The Journey From Initial Training To Operational Deployments In The Fleet
Speaker(s):
Brandon Montanye
Brief Description:
Brandon will present an in-depth look at Navy rotary wing aviation, covering the journey from initial training to operational deployments in the Fleet. He will highlight key milestones, challenges, and the skills required to succeed as a Naval Aviator. Brandon will highlight the preflight planning, skills, safety concerns, and post flight briefings that are required for a naval aviator. Along the way, he’ll share a few sea stories that bring the experience to life.
Brandon Montanye, a native of Clarks Grove, graduated from Albert Lea Senior High School in 1993 and earned a Bachelor of Science in History from Iowa State University in 1997. He was commissioned through Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Pensacola, Florida, in 1998 and began his military career as a Surface Warfare Officer, serving aboard USS Frederick (LST-1184) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and later as Operations Officer aboard USS Robin (MHC-54) in Ingleside, Texas.
Select Number:
GL15137067
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,
75
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:
