Title:
Flying Paved Alaska - Dave Montgomery - Chicago 99s Aviation Expo 2026
Topic:
Planning and Risk Management Flying to Alaska
Speaker(s):
Dave Montgomery
Brief Description:
Discussion of considerations for planning a flight to Alaska and managing the risks in making such a flight. Considering the three main routes, crossing international borders, many paved runways, spectacular scenery, and challenging weather.

Dave Montgomery is a 2500-hour instrument-rated private pilot who flies a 1976 Cessna 177B Cardinal, nicknamed CardiB. Dave has flown CardiB from Chicago to Cape Cod, the Outer Banks, the Bahamas, Key West, the Grand Canyon, Catalina Island in California, and, most recently, Alaska.
Select Number:
GL03141096
Location of Seminar:
Hilton Chicago/Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
Directions to Venue:
The Hilton Chicago/Northbrook is located south of Palatine Road (Willow Road) on the east side of Milwaukee Avenue.
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Seating:
350
seats at the facility,
342
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Greater Chicago FSDO FAASTeam GL-03
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This event is organized, prepared, advertised, and presented by the volunteer efforts of the members of the Chicago Area Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, Inc, the International Organization of Women Pilots. Our intention is to provide quality educational content to improve and enhance the pilots' proficiency in our area, and to provide their non-pilot passengers with the knowledge to increase their comfort on flights with their pilots.
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 Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP52, 63, 64
National Project:
In-person Safety Outreach to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
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