Title:
Volk Field Fly-In and IFR-VFR Seminars
Topic:
VFR, IFR and special use airspace seminars
Speaker(s):
Vonda Benson, Steve Mesner, Dustin Kurath, Levi Eastlick, Jurg Grossenbacher
Brief Description:
Don't miss this rare opportunity to land at an active Air Force Base! Please join us for safety presentations, facility tours, good food, and don’t forget your Fly Wisconsin Passport book! Various IFR and VFR topics presented by experts from across the area, as well as an overview of Wisconsin Air National Guard operations and airspace issues. The base will be open to visitors beginning at 7:00, seminar presentations begin at 10:00 AM and ending at 3:00 PM. Breakfast and lunch will be available for a small fee.
All attendees must register with the Air National Guard before October 6th. Registration instructions are located on the WisDOT's website; https://wisconsindot.gov/pages/doing-bus/aeronautics/trng-evnts/ifrvfr-sem.aspx Security will not allow unregistered personnel, vehicles or aircraft onto the base.
Before attending any seminar please review and abide by current CDC, State and Local health guidelines.
Select Number:
GL13124249
Location of Seminar:
Volk Field Air National Guard base
100 Independence Drive
Building 540
Camp Douglas, WI 54618
Directions to Venue:
Seminar will be at the Volk Field Conference Center, Building #540
All attendees must register for the event before October 6th. Registration instructions are located on the WisDOT's website; https://wisconsindot.gov/pages/doing-bus/aeronautics/trng-evnts/ifrvfr-sem.aspx Security will not allow unregistered personnel, vehicles or aircraft onto the base.
Driving Instructions: Take exit 55 off of Interstate 90/94 for County Road C toward Camp Douglas/Volk Field and drive in toward the guard shack and gate. Gate attendant will provide directions to the building.
Call Volk Base Operations at 1-800-972-8673 with questions.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KVOK
Seating:
75
seats at the facility,
33
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Wisconsin FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thank you to the great team at Volk Field, and to all the volunteers that helped bring this event together!
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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 2
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
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