Kristofer Pierson Posted October 5, 2006 at 04:18 AM Posted October 5, 2006 at 04:18 AM Saturday, October 7th, 1700Z, ZMP (Minneapolis Center) will be hosting their very own "D-Day" event! We invite flyers from around the world to visit a sampling of our fine Cl[Mod - Happy Thoughts] D tower facilities in and around the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area: KANE, KMIC, KFCM, KSTP, and of course, KMSP. Every airport has IAP's and full VFR/IFR services from the quality controllers at vZMP. Minneapolis TRACON will also be staffed, providing the perfect opportunity for pilots to practice multiple instrument approach procedures between the different airports around MSP! What: D-Day, an event showcasing Tower Ops at ZMP When: Saturday Oct. 7 at 1200 CDT (1700Z) Where: For this session, we will staff up Tower Cab facilities at the M98 airports - KANE, KMIC, KFCM, KSTP, and of course KMSP. Why: To focus on the plentiful facilities we have at ZMP, to enhance training, to attract pilots to more airports than just KMSP, and of course to HAVE FUN! How: Go to http://zmp.vatusa.org/ for more details We'll see you in Minneapolis this Saturday! KP "No sir, I did not clear you for a PRM." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris 920567 Posted October 5, 2006 at 05:41 PM Posted October 5, 2006 at 05:41 PM Great event name! I love it. http://www.execjetva.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristofer Pierson Posted October 6, 2006 at 01:04 AM Author Posted October 6, 2006 at 01:04 AM Great event name! I love it. We can't take credit for it tho...I think a few other ARTCC's have had D-Days (ZLA comes to mind). But thanks! KP "No sir, I did not clear you for a PRM." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Wollenberg 810243 Posted October 6, 2006 at 02:57 AM Posted October 6, 2006 at 02:57 AM Yep, I know we've used that name before, and let me just say, the event has always been a blast! It's a much needed break from the big-field fly-ins, and the pilots have always loved it. Good luck with the event you guys! Bryan Wollenberg ZLA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Boger 942264 Posted October 7, 2006 at 09:45 PM Posted October 7, 2006 at 09:45 PM It was a great event! I had three pilots all in the pattern and they all wondered when the next one will be. It'll be in two weeks and we'll feature another couplo airports for your enjoyment! Timothy Boger ZMP ATM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Catalani Posted October 8, 2006 at 02:27 AM Posted October 8, 2006 at 02:27 AM Good job Tim...and to the other controllers that came out and opened towers around KMSP. I managed to hit all three fields. It is nice to get away from the fly-in conga lines, sids and stars, and the heavies every now and then. THX again to all. N1458L PC12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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