Thank you to the NWS for once again providing a information packed Weather Workshop -- Details TBA
We are pleased to welcome back Mark Baker, President of AOPA. See is NW Address at 1:00 PM, SAT, FEB 24
Show opens at 9:00 AM
Credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs with thanks to Pilot Safety.org
The NW Aviation Conference is making it easy for pilots to obtain FAA WINGS credit in 2018. According to Gary Reeves, instructor at PilotSafety.org, “people who participate in the free FAA Safety WINGS program are safer pilots," and adds "pilots who attends a minimum of three safety seminars receive a certificate honoring their commitment to safety and can complete their requirements for the knowledge part of a WINGS flight review.”
Room C | Founders Room Maintenance Seminar Vern Rodgers, Technical Support Training Manager, Parker Hannifin Corporation & Parker Aerospace
Visit Maintenance Renewal for description
This seminar qualifys for IA Renewal. Click here for information on maintenance program.
Keynote AreaOnce the engine quits, it’s too late to prepare. We’ll take a systematic look at being prepared for an engine failure in a single engine airplane. After reviewing preflight planning techniques, we’ll discuss how to prepare for when your engine fails and you do not have another one handy. Once the engine gets quiet, it’s too late to plan.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Presented by AOPA Rusty Pilots Instructor William Beuck and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Participate in this program with fellow lapsed pilots. AOPA will help you understand what’s changed in aviation since you last took the controls and brush up on your VFR aviation knowledge. Seminar is free to AOPA members. Join AOPA today to waive the non-member fee of $69. Note: Does not include the $5.00 NWAC admission. Pre-register online at aopa.org
Adam White, Alaska Airmens Association
The discussion will include flight planning, Special Use Airspace, airport services, survival equipment, and many other things that will make your trip a success.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Room D | Heritage Wayne McGee, NW Aviation Regional Sales Manager, Garmin International
By 2020, FAA rules state that all aircraft will be required to have ADS-B Out equipment to fly in Class A, B and C airspace, plus Class E airspace above 10,000 feet but noWayne will explain all the new tricks and adancements in the new Garmin products ... and offer tips on how to use them. Bring your questions!
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge Credit
Room C | Founders Room Maintenance Seminar Bob Honig, Corporate Sales Manager
A comprehensive overview of major factors that contribute to propeller deterioration for both aluminum and composite propellers.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: AMT 1.00
Keynote Area
Richard McSpadden, Executive Director, AOPA Air Safety Institute
Processing information and making clear decisions while flying in IMC can be challenging. In this seminar we’ll analyze accident scenarios where stress and confusion in IMC can lead to task saturation, problematic choices, and suboptimal decisions.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Room D | Heritage Speaker TBD, NORAD
Discover the #1 reason general aviation aircraft are intercepted and how to avoid it. In this action packed briefing you'll learn practical steps to avoid Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) and what to do if you are intercepted. Join NORAD in an informative and lively session that will keep you out of trouble, and off the evening news.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge Credit
Room B | Pioneer Room Bruce Booker, Mission pilot and instructor, Washington State SAR
Why do some pilots need Search & Rescue (SAR) and how can you avoid becoming one of them? What does SAR do and how do they do it?
How can you help with your own rescue?
Bruce Booker has over 25 years of experience as a mission pilot and flight and ground instructor in Washington State’s air search and rescue program. He spent a 37-year career in law enforcement, retiring as a Captain with the King County Sheriff’s Office in Seattle. He spent several of those years in the Special Operations Unit, where his responsibilities included the Search & Rescue Unit and the Air Support Unit.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Room E | North Foyer Austin Watson, CFI, Washington Seaplane Pilots Association
Ever dreamed of getting your float plane rating? Attend this seminar hosted by Austin Watson of the WA Seaplane Pilots Association to learn more about the steps it takes to attain this rating and the places you can go in the Northwest with unlimited landing options. This informative workshop will provide a condensed ground school that will prepare you to begin your seaplane rating. The class covers the basics of float planes and the knowledge and techniques one must learn to fly them.
Kurt Hartwig, Eagle Fuel Cells
A quick review fuel cell basics and fuel system problems followed by leak diagnosis and in depth removal & installation techniques.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: AMT 1.00
Room D | Heritage Dr. David Ison, author, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Prep
Presented by Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. Silver Level Sponsor
Are you a drone or model aircraft pilot? Perhaps you are a manned aircraft pilot who is concerned about drones? Or maybe you are simply scared of all this talk about drones. If you said yes to any of these questions, you will want to join Dr. David Ison in a discussion about the safe and responsible use of model aircraft and drones. Dr. Ison is co-author and contributor to ASA’s Complete Remote Pilot, Remote Pilot Test Prep, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Guide, as well as author of the Aircraft Dispatcher Oral Exam Guide. There is a lot more to flying model aircraft and drones than flying skill, particularly when operating in the same airspace as manned aircraft. In order to do this safely and responsibly, remote pilots need to be aware of applicable rules and regulations, the airspace in which they are operating and proximity to airports, as well as any other hazards to safe flight, persons, or property. While most restrictions apply to non-hobby (commercial) drone operations, all hobby model and drone pilots should be aware of their obligation to codes of conduct and applicable regulations. This presentation will outline the basics for both groups of pilots, and will also discuss where you are most likely to encounter drones as a pilot or spectator and what operators in such cases are permitted to do (or are prohibited from doing).
Dr. Ison is author and contributor to ASA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Prep as well as author of of the Dispatcher Oral Exam Guide and soon to come Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems book. Ison has been involved in the aviation industry for over 24 years both as a flight instructor and flying for regional and major airlines. Dr. Ison has over 6,000 hours of flight time and holds ATP Multi-Engine Land, Commercial Single-Engine Land and Sea, Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor, Multi-Engine Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor—Instrument and Advanced, and Aircraft Dispatcher certifications. He has also been honored by the National Association of Flight Instructors as a Master Ground Instructor. Ison is currently an Assistant Professor of Aviation for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He holds a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Science—Operations Specialization from ERAU and a PhD in Educational Studies/Higher Education Leadership with a Specialization in Aviation Education. Dr. Ison regularly contributes articles to the scholarly aviation publications IFR Refresher, Professional Pilot, and Plane & Pilot magazine, and was awarded the 2012 Frank E. Sorenson Award for his outstanding achievement of excellence in aviation research/scholarship.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Room B | Pioneer Room Post Crash Survival Techniques We Hope You Never Need
Ian Mortensen, Tac Aero Director of Training
Learn about the conditions affecting survival, techniques for strengthening your "will to survive", basic survival medical care, techniques for protecting yourself from the environment, overland travel, signaling equipment and recovery principles.
Keynote Area
The Ultimate Off Road Adventure: Flying Seaplanes
Steve McCaughy, Executive Director, Seaplane Pilots Association
Ever dreamed of flying into remote untouched and hidden lakes? Flying up the Coast to camp at a remote island only accessible by hours of boat travel? If you are excited about these prospects you should attend Steve's session where he will share some of the unique adventures his career in floats had allowed him to experience. It's not just Indiana Jones that can see these parts of the World! Beware pilots, this entertaining look at the world of seaplanes and float flying will leave you thirsting for more! Be prepared to have your horizons expanded.
Room B | Pioneer
Steve Podradchik, CEO co-founder, Seattle Avionics
Keynote Area
AOPA Northwest Presidental Address and the State of General Aviation
Mark Baker, President, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Join AOPA President Mark Baker for a discussion on the issues that most directly affect your freedom to fly. He will talk about AOPA’s work to make aviation more accessible for everyone, the ongoing fight against the so-called privatization of air traffic control, and BasicMed, the new alternative medical certification.
Room D | Heritage
Room E | North Foyer
There's a lot of weather information available on the web, and it can be very overwhelming at times. It's not always easy to know where to go to get what you need, whether its for cross country route planning or just a flight around the neighborhood. On top of that, it can be quite time consuming visiting multiple websites to get what you need, and that's less time you have for other important pre-flight activities. This seminar will help point you in the right direction by showing some of the new tools developed by the Aviation Weather Center, such as the Graphical Forecasts for Aviation, which replaced text Aviation Forecasts (FA) last year, as well as other local and regional National Weather Services offices. We'll finish up with a quick refresher on submitting PIREPs, and you'll be on your way!
1:30 PM
Room C | Founders Room
This session will cover recent service letters, bulletins, and maintenance manual updates swell as appropriate Slick Mag inspection & overhaul schedule, 500 hour inspection procedures, overhaul procedures and best practices.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: AMT 1.00
Keynote AreaA highly motivating, humorous, and fascinating talk that covers some of Mr. Shul's experiences from lying near death on a jungle floor in Viet Nam, to flying the world's fastest jet, the SR-71. He also talks about his present day photography and the books he has authored. Coupled with Mr. Shul's breathtaking slides taken in flight, and his philosophical views on life, this is an unforgettable presentation for all in attendance. Brian Shul is a Vietnam War-era attack pilot and a retired major in the United States Air Force (USAF). He flew 212 combat missions and was shot down near the end of the war. He was so badly burned that he was given next to no chance to live. Surviving, he returned to full flight status, flying the SR-71 Blackbird. Major Shul completed a 20-year career in the Air Force. He has written four books on aviation and runs a photo studio in California.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Room D | Heritage
Learn 10 Top Pro Tips including the best ways to mark up charts, compare JEPP vs Government, plates, and IFR planning.
Gary D. Reeves is a Master CFI,II, MEI, ATP with over 6,900 hours. The 2016 FAA Instructor of the year, WP Region, travels the US teaching 3-4 day Single Pilot IFR/GPS Mastery Trainings for private clients in everything from Cessna 172s to Citation and BE1900s. One of the most popular and entertaining national public speakers on aviation safety and a Lead Rep for the FAASafety Team. Learn more at www.MasterFlightTraining.com and www.PilotSafety.org
Room A | South Foyer
Flying clubs are one of the best ways to save money while flying more, enjoy greater access to aircraft, and spend time with friends and family. Join Les Smith, AOPA's Senior Director of Pilot Community Development, for a free seminar designed to demystify the process of starting and running a successful flying club. Learn how flying clubs work, how affordable they are, and the positive impact they can have on your flying! AOPA is committed to helping pilots experience the exclusive benefits of flying club membership. Whether you want to find out more about flying clubs in your area, join an existing club, or even start a brand new club, AOPA is here to help. Les Smith leads two of the teams under AOPA’s You Can Fly program, working together to create more affordable ways to fly, develop simpler entry points to become a pilot or return to aviation, and foster a more connected GA community that works collectively to revitalize and grow general aviation. The regional Ambassadors work out in the field, traveling in Reimagined aircraft and engaging daily with flying clubs, flight schools, and high schools. The Flying Clubs Initiative team at AOPA’s Frederick, MD headquarters work closely with the Ambassadors to carry out the initiative’s programs. Since 2015, the teams have helped to create more than 60 new flying clubs. Learn more at youcanfly.aopa.org.
Room E | North Foyer
Room D | Heritage
Salute of the earliest Warbirds, Neiuport Fighter Planes over the Centennial of the Battle Of Vimy, France
Allan Snowie, aviation historian, Presented by the Cascade Warbirds
An inside look at an event that is little known in the US.
2:30 PM This session covers the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MSA float carburetors and RSA fuel injection systems.
Al Jesmer has been with Precision Airmotive since January 1995. He is the Sales & Marketing Manager and also provides technical support and troubleshooting support of both RSA fuel injection systems and MSA float carburetors.
Room C | Founders Room Maintenance Seminar
Maintaining & Troubleshooting RSA Fuel Injection Systems and MSA Float Carburetors
Alan Jesmer, Sales/Marketing Manager, Precision Airmotive
Room D | Heritage Room
The IFR environment is changing rapidly. Learn about new types of IFR procedures, including departures and approaches. See how FAA guidance on such topics as the use of GNSS-based avionics and EFBs, maintaining IFR currency, and other topics is also evolving. Bruce Williams is the owner of BruceAir, LLC, an aviation consulting, training, and pilot-services company based in Seattle, WA. He has been a pilot since the early 1970s, and he is a certified flight instructor and FAASTeam representative in the Seattle area. Today, he focuses on training for technically advanced aircraft (TAA) and stall/spin/upset courses in an Extra 300L aerobatic aircraft. He also instructs at Galvin Flying Services at Boeing Field. During a 15-year career at Microsoft, he worked on six versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator. In the 1980s, he edited the Western Flyer (now the General Aviation News). He is also the author of Microsoft Flight Simulator as a Training Aid: A Guide for Pilots, Instructors, and Virtual Aviators, published in 2007 by ASA, and Scenario-Based Training with X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator, published in 2012 by Wiley & Sons, plus many features on a variety of topics for magazines and other periodicals.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: AMT 1.00
Room B | Pioneer Mike Adams will highlight some of the factors that impact your airplane insurance, from the type of plane you purchase, to your hours in the cockpit, and what
makes hull coverage different from one plane to another. If you are thinking of buying a plane, or just want to find out more about your current insurance,
you don't want to miss this.
Mike Adams, Senior Vice President of Underwriting, is an instrument-rated pilot, a Northwest native and a former President of the Oregon Pilots Association. Mike holds a property/casualty insurance license in all 50 states. His more than 34 years of combined experience with general aviation and the aviation insurance industry helps pilots to understand why many of Avemco's coverages and underwriting decisions are designed to help keep them safe.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Room E | North Foyer
Keynote Area
The Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines representatives will field questions and share 2018 projections. Room C | Founders Room Maintenance Seminar
The program will go into detail showing several common exhaust designs as found on certified and homebuilt aircraft.
Click here for information on maintenance program.The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: AMT 1.00
4:30 PM
Room E | North Foyer
Warm Season Hazards of the Inland Northwest
Steven Van Horn, Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Spokane, WA
Summer time convection will often times develop into thunderstorms that are capable of producing dangerous lightning, large hail, damaging winds, and, in rare cases, tornadoes across the Inland Northwest. Large hail and damaging winds are usually the primary threats with severe thunderstorms early in the summer then transition to more damaging wind producing storms as the area dries out at the end of the season. Strong convective events from late July to early September have produced vast squall lines producing walls of dust that travel hundreds of miles across the Columbia Basin. All of these hazards will be discussed as well as how to better prepare for upcoming convective events by utilizing ground observations, upper air soundings, and satellite and radar data. Steven Van Horn is a California native and has a Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). His National Weather Service career began at the Los Angeles/Oxnard office as a Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) student. He was hired on as a Meteorologist Intern at the Spokane Weather Forecast Office in January of 2009 and then promoted to a Journey Forecaster in May of 2012. Steven has completed numerous projects aimed in improving forecast accuracy and severe weather operations through postmortem event analysis.
Room A | South Foyer
Flying Seaplanes can elevate your career path and might even change your aspirations.
On July 25, 2010, 82-year-old Arnold Ebneter flew from Paine Field in Everett, Washington non-stop to Fredericksburg, Virginia to set an aviation world record in an airplane he designed and built himself over fifty years. The 18-hour flight represented the culmination of a dream he had cultivated since his childhood in the 1930s. This presentation frames Ebneter's journey in the context of the rise, near extermination, and revival of homebuilt aircraft in the United States. From early airplane designs and plans serialized in magazines to the sophisticated kits available to would-be builders today, the speaker offers insights on what it takes to build an airplane in your garage and even use it to set a record.
Eileen Bjorkman is Arnold Ebneter's daughter and a retired colonel from the Air Force, where she flew as a flight test engineer in 25 different types of military aircraft, primarily the F-4, F-16, C-130, and C-141. She holds an Airline Transport Pilot rating and is a Certificated Flight Instructor with 2,000 hours of flying time. Her specialties are aerobatics and tailwheel flying, and she owns a Super Decathlon. She has had articles published in Air & Space/Smithsonian, Sport Aviation, Aviation History, the Everett Daily Herald, and the Herald Business Journal.
Room B | Pioneer
Having our airplanes go somewhere other than where we planned, needs to be avoided. The Airmen Certification Standards, define Knowledge, Risk Management, and Skill elements that a pilot must demonstrate on a Practical Test. The seminar will present and discuss tools and techniques that pilots should use when flying to minimize the risks of our General Aviation aircraft having a collision with terrain or other aircraft.
Howard Wolvington, the 2014 National CFI of the Year, is a Designated Pilot Examiner and independent CFI from the Seattle, Washington area. As an ATP with more than 15,000 total flight hours and 12,000 hours of flight instruction given, his clients range from student pilots taking their first flights to Captains that fly for major airlines. His endorsements for Certificate and Ratings, and Practical Tests conducted as a DPE, now number in the hundreds. He flies a TBM850 for one of his clients, and multiple cross trips in his personally owned Cessna P210 and a formerly owned Piper Comanche 250 serve as teaching references for his instruction with clients.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Room C | FoundersMaintenance Seminar - please see maintenance sessions or details, open to everyone!
FEB 24 - 25 |
Puyallup, WA
Open: SAT @ 9:00 AM
Open: SUN @ 10:00 AM
