Overview

The TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) is thrilled to bring its renowned Safety Seminar to the picturesque and historic town of Saratoga Springs, New York. Known for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant cultural scene, this setting provides an ideal backdrop for an event dedicated to advancing safety, proficiency, and community among TBM pilots and enthusiasts.

Agenda

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Thursday In Aircraft Companions Training8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday In Aircraft Owner Flying8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dinner with Group6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, June 13, 2025
Session on Aeronautical Decision making with David St. George8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Daher Customer Support with Ron Guynn9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Break10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Session on Operating Best Practices of the TBM Model Aircraft with Alex Bateman11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch with group12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Session on Maintenance Best Practices with Columbia 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Air to Air best practices with Jim Baum2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dinner at the Racing Hall of Fame6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Saturday In Aircraft Companion Flying8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday In Aircraft Owner Flying8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Airport and FBO Information

5B2-Saratoga County Airport

North American Flight Services
Experience first class hospitality and quality with North American Flight Services. Our state of the art facility combines high tech design with small town charm in beautiful up-state New York. North American is less than 6 miles from the historical Saratoga Race Course, beautiful downtown Saratoga springs, and the internationally acclaimed Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Our FAR 145 repair station maintenance facility has dedicated staff and provides the highest quality aircraft maintenance available. North American is dedicated to our customers, fly into Saratoga and let us prove it to you!

Hotel Information

The Saratoga Hilton
534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866

Downtown comfort on Broadway
Located on Broadway Street, we’re a short walk from shops, restaurants, and the free summer trolley. Saratoga Performing Arts Center is 10 minutes away. Saratoga Racecourse and Saratoga Spa State Park, a National Historic Landmark, are within two miles. Enjoy our indoor pool, tree-lined patio, and our on-site restaurant.

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$229

In Aircraft Training 

The focus of the owner flights will be on slow flight characteristics, associated power management, and coordinated flight in addition to recognition and proper response to stalls and engine abnormalities. The session will include a ground briefing, preflight inspections, in-aircraft flight event, and post-flight reviews.

In Aircraft Flight Training Syllabus

Companions Training

A 2-hour companions’ course includes ground school and in-aircraft flight time with a TBM instructor. Aircraft time can be utilized either on the ground getting comfortable with the TBM radios and avionics or in the air.