Title:
Big Fish And Fowl Weather And The Lifestyle Of The Alaska Air Taxi And Lodge Bush Pilot
Topic:
Vicariously Live A Day In The Life Of A Working Alaska Bush Pilot, Including Tales Of Heartbreak And Triumph.
Speaker(s):
George Campbell
Brief Description:
Vicariously live a day in the life of a working Alaska Bush Pilot, including tales of heartbreak and triumph. George will discuss risks, skills, knowledge and safety concerns to navigate as a bush pilot in Alaska.
With over 8,000 VFR flying hours in the Alaska Bush, mostly under 1,000’ AGL, George Campbell has a wide range of experience including flying Mail all four seasons using floats, wheels and skis between delivering hunters, fishermen, visitors, and locals to intended destinations. In the mid 1990’s he created and operated a single pilot 135 air carrier service specializing in bear watching and fly fishing. He has since worked in many parts of Alaska for lodges and air taxi services, flying many types of aircraft from Cubs to Beavers, and has served as a company instructor for two different air taxis flying multiple types of aircraft.
Select Number:
GL15137068
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:
