In cooperation with the 29th annual
Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show

GREATER SEATTLE CHAPTER OF 99s present a one day

FLYING COMPANION SEMINAR

SUNDAY | February 26th, 2012
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Showplex | South Foyer

For people who fly in small aircraft, either for recreation with their family and friends, or professionally for business, the Flying Companion Seminar, will provide the background you need to understand and enjoy flying.

This seminar is designed for the non-pilot spouse, friend, or business traveler who would like to learn more about flying and become a more comfortable, helpful passenger, especially in an emergency situation.

During this information packed, interactive seminar, participants will receive instruction in the following areas:

  • Aerodynamics: how and why a plane flies
  • Radio procedures: how to use the radios and about emergency frequencies
  • Navigation: how to read charts and help navigate
  • Preflight: what is the purpose and how to do one on an actual airplane
  • Aviation Instruments: what those gauges can tell you
  • Checklists: what are they for and how can the passenger help
  • Medical Facts for Pilots
  • Fears about Flying

Click here for more information and to register online!

Flying Companions Registeration

SUNDAY
February 26th, 2012
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Showplex | South Foyer

REGISTER ONLINE

Fly In Attendees & Links

You can fly into Pierce County/ Thun Field with your own plane! In 2010 the shuttle van from Pierce County Airport went Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8:30 am on Saturday; and 9:30 am on Sunday.

Details on shuttle service available soon

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EVENT Hours & Information

February 25 & 26, 2012
Puyallup, WA

Open to public:

SATURDAY 9-5:30 | SUNDAY 10 - 4 PM

ADMISSION: $5.00
Tickets available at the door
FREE parking
FREE kids 17 and under
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