Flying to Burningman - What you need to know

About this FAASafety Wings Course

Educate new and long-time pilots about the event, how to operate safely in and out of 88NV, and changes for 2022.

• Speaker intro
• What is Burning Man?
  • Who should come / not come?  Will I be welcome?
• Aviation at Burning Man
  • History of the airport
  • Purpose, types of operation
• Airport overview
  • We are a volunteer-driven airport -- how does it work, how can I help?
  • Camping options, food, entertainment, other fun stuff that happens
• Flying at 88NV
  • Location, mountain environment, density altitude, weather, etc
  • Requirements to fly in (training, ticket, etc)
  • ATC info
  • Arrival / departure procedures
  • Flying the scenic pattern
  • Preparing the airplane & pilot, what kinds of a/c are appropriate, dust precautions/cleaning
• Recommended flying technique
  • Soft-field technique review + playa specific technique
  • Landing technique + illusions
  • Specific hazards: distraction, checklists, rapidly changing weather, visibility dust + smoke…
• Q&A + stories/advice from other 88NV pilots