Topic:
Ballooning For Everyone!
Speaker(s):
Ed Chapman, ATP SEL and MEL, CFI, Flight Engineer, Commercial SES and Lighter Than Air Balloon
Brief Description:
Join Ed Chapman, a MN Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee, for a discussion of the history of ballooning, the differences between hot-air ballooning and gas ballooning, modern ballooning, flight records, flights abroad and costs of ballooning. Ed will bring equipment for us to see including a complete basket, burner and instrument package along with fabric samples.
Location of Seminar:
Modern Avionics/Air Trek North
10000 Flying Cloud Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Directions to Venue:
This seminar will be located in the Modern Avionics Hanger located behind shop. If flying in and the ramp is full you will need to park across the taxiway in the grass. Please notify Flying Cloud Ground Control of your intentions.
You may want to consider bringing a chair in case there are none available when you arrive.
We hold our seminars in pretty much any weather. For questions about possible cancellation for inclement weather, please call Laura at number below.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KFCM
Seating:
120
seats at the facility,
89
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Minnesota FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thanks to Modern Avionics and Air Trek North for the use of their hangar.
If you are concerned there may be a weather cancellation, please call Laura at number listed above for further information.
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:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
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