Below you will find the details for this seminar. You may register by clicking the "Register" link.


Title:
External Load Operations - Tips and Tricks
Topic:
Details on Securing and Operating with an External Load
Date and Time:
Thursday, July 23, 2026, starting at 18:00 Alaskan Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Brandon Parker and David Dunbar
Brief Description:

Presentation and discussion topics include various load types, attachment methods, and how external loads interface with operations on the water and in the air. 

Speakers from the FAA Safety Team and the Fairbanks FSDO

 

Select Number:
AL01145374
Location of Seminar:
Fairbanks Airport Float Pond Facility
Float Pond Spot 171 and 172

Fairbanks, AK 99709
Directions to Venue:

Parking for the event will be at the Fairbanks Float Pond Spots 171 and 172.

IF IT IS RAINING AND THE OUTDOOR VENUE IS IMPRACTICAL, THE EVENT WILL BE CONDUCTED INDOORS AT THE FAIRBANKS FSDO USING PHOTO'S AND SLIDES. The address for the FSDO is 4419 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709

 


Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
30 seats at the facility, 21 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Fairbanks FAA Safety Team
Contact Information:
Brandon Parker
Phone: (907) 457-9237
charles.b.parker@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Operating with an external load can be a lot of trial and error. For all who receive this invitation and are unaware, your local FAA Safety Team Program Manager operates his personal floatplane right here in the interior and brings years of experience regularly carrying external loads in support of construction activities in remote Alaska. This is an opportunity not only to learn some tips and tricks but also to share personal techniques, for those of you who also have this experience, with others. Please come join us and learn from each other. 

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:
FAASTeam Project Information:
External Load Operations Safety Promotion
National Project:
Safety Promotion Outreach for Pilots
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  AL01145374F.pdf