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IA Renewal Seminars - New at the NW Aviation Conference National industry and government experts are traveling to Puyallup to participate in the Maintenance Seminars at the Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show. For just the cost of gate admission, mechanics can choose from a selection of topics. This program is available now for registration and seminars are subject to FAA approval.

Certificates Pilots, flight instructors and mechanics may earn credit for attending selected seminars and workshops at the Northwest Aviation Conference. A certificate of completion will be produced to document participation in the Maintenance Workshops and the Aviation Seminars. This certificate not only provides documentation to meet specific FAA requirements but provides a record which you may wish to submit when you apply for or renew your aircraft insurance. While there is no specific offer or guarantee of a reduced insurance rate, participation in safety training is viewed as a proactive activity by insurance companies. As you attend sessions in the Maintenance series, be sure to sign in, and record your conference registration number (shown on your name tag). This information will be used to issue a certificate. The moderator in each session will be circulating the sign in sheet. It is your responsibility to sign in during each session. Did you know? Your inspection authorization is now renewable every two years. However, the only thing that has changed is the two year duration of your certificate.All of the other requirements remain in place, specifically; FAR Parts 65.91(C)(4) & 65.93 As many there is a potential trap for the IA who is doing only limited activity. If you don't meet all the normal requirements by March 31 of 2009, you can't act as an IA as of April 1, 2009, even if you didn't have to prove to the FAA that you met all of the normal requirements.     REGISTER NOW: Cost is $5.00 2 day admission to the NW Aviation Conference & trade Show. Includes breakfast & lunch

We were pleased to present a the FREE IA refresher training course at the 2009 Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show, February 21-22, 2009. 2009 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show IA Renewal Seminars was a great success! IA's attending the Maintenance classes earned credits toward renewal of their certificate. To obtain credit, the IA's signed in on the registration sheet circulated during each seminar.  The following were FAA approved. The event has now passed; please check back in 2010 for this opportunity again. Archived Information from 2010 Below we have outlined Saturday's courses which will allow for the 8 hour refresher requirements. Course Descriptions: Online Registration available by selecting link above. - Please call 866-922-7469 with questions. Onsite registration at 7:00 AM prior to event| Classes begin at 8:00 AM | Continental breakfast provided by Eagle Fuel Cells.   8:00 am Fuel Cell Maintenance Chris Hartwig | Eagle Fuel Cells An overview of components and construction types, known problems including service bulletins and airworthiness directives, leak diagnosis, and in depth removal and installation techniques.Eagle Fuel Cells will be sponsoring breakfast for IA attendees. ......................................................   9:00 am Propeller Care & Maintenance Ken Shisler | NW Propeller Propeller Care and Maintenance; what to look for in inspections. Discussion will cover T.B.O's, lubrication, overhauls/repairs, propeller and blade conditions, annuals, paint, corrosion, rusty hardware, nicks and guages. ...................................................... 10:00 am CORROSION: The Silent Killer Steve Watt | CorrosionX This seminar is an explanation of how corrosion works (the electrochemical process) and 9 various forms it takes in airframe deterioration. In addition, we will investigate current practices for corrosion removal and prevention. 11:00 am Cylinder Anatomy - What's in There? Materials, Processes and Maintenance Tim Morland | Engine Components, Inc This presentation illustrates what occurs inside a cylinder during each crankshaft stroke. Particular attention is paid to materials and processes as well as care and maintenance of cylinders. ...................................................... 1:30 pm Vortex Generator Installation and Paperwork Charles White | Micro AeroDynamics micro@microaero.com A VG Kit will be on display and Charles White will tell about the installation process. Anni Brogan, the Flight Test Director at Micro Aero, will describe the FAA documentation and paperwork relating to the Micro VG Kit and about how Vortex Generators are flight tested and approved. Come to the seminar and hear about the conceptions and the miss-conceptions about Vortex Generators and what they do to make aircraft fly safer, improve performance and how they improved controllability at slow speeds. ...................................................... 2:30 pm Major Alterations and the IA Terry Butler-Stoddard| Seattle FSDO Discussion regarding forms, guidance and rules to help IAs properly...evaluate and document major alterations. The presentation will help IAs to understand requirements, concerns and considerations pertinent to most alterations. It will also help IAs evaluate adequacy of documentation to support alterations and options to obtain approved data. ...................................................... 3:30 pm Vacuum Pumps & Pneumatic Systems John Herman | Tempest Introduction to pneumatic systems with an overview of: vacuum pump design including the new tornado design; vacuum pump maintenance and recommended Inspection and replacement intervals; vacuum systems design and troubleshooting; pressure systems design and troubleshooting; de-ice systems design and troubleshooting as well as preventative maintenance. Seminar will conclude with an open discussion. ...................................................... 4:30 pm "Is It The Mag?" Clifton Orcutt | Aircraft Magneto Service An engaging seminar covering magnetos and ignition system basics and troubleshooting. Additional coverage will be given to the recent Slick Service Bulletins SB2-08A, and SB3-08A. Teledyne Continental Impusle Coupling Service Bulletin MSB645 and AD 05-12-06 will be examined. Numerous examples of failed ignition parts will be availabe for inspection and analysis. Informative for mechanics and pilots. ...................................................... Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding the seminars. We can be reached at 866-922-7469.