Title:
Getting Found And Surviving The Wait
Topic:
Satellite-based Communication Is Readily Available To Aviators In The Event That An Emergency Arises, Requiring Rescue.
Brief Description:
Today, several types of satellite-based communication are readily available to aviators in the event that an emergency arises, requiring rescue. While that is true, many circumstances may delay rescue forces' arrival to provide them with a ride home. Mike will discuss both the tools available to us to communicate, as well as discuss the importance of other tools and skills, which can keep us safe and alive until help arrives. Mike speaks from personal experience in survival situations in Alaska.
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. Mike was named the National Aviation Safety Counselor of the Year by the FAA in 1998, is a Wright Brothers Master Pilot and holds Master Instructor certification from SAFE.
Select Number:
GL15137070
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:
