Title:
Winter Operations at Truckee Tahoe Airport Hybrid Event
Topic:
Flight Planning For Winter Weather At Truckee Tahoe Airport
Speaker(s):
Dawn Johnson, Mike Ketron and Vince Wawrzynski
Brief Description:
Join us in Truckee for the final Fly Safe Seminar of the year. This month’s event is all about how to plan for and safely navigate our snowy mountain airport this winter. Dawn Johnson from the National Weather Service will be here alongside TRK Operations Supervisor Mike Ketron and Director of Operations Vince Wawrzynski to showcase tools and services available for pilots to make better informed decisions. We’ll also explain the process of opening the airport after a sierra snowstorm shuts us down and how you can help ATC by sharing PIREPS and Breaking Action Reports.
Select Number:
WP11140179
Location of Seminar:
Truckee Tahoe Airport Conference Room
10356 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA 96161
Directions to Venue:
Inside the Truckee Tahoe Airport terminal building. Downstairs in the conference room. Also available via Zoom with advance registration. To join via Zoom please Register via This Link
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KTRK
Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
42
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam- Reno
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
About The Speakers:
Dawn Johnson is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for NOAA/National Weather Service in Reno, NV and was previously the Aviation Program Manager. Mike Ketron has kept Truckee Airport operating smoothly since 2006 and is a Certified Flight Instructor. Vince Wawrzynski flew fighters for the Marines and has sailed solo around the world.
This event is part of Truckee Tahoe Airport's Fly Safe program. Dedicated to increasing safety in the sky and on the ground. For more information check out our website at TRK Fly Safe.
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 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Conduct WINGS Outreach to increase of Phased pilot participation in WINGS
Additional Event Documents:
