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2008 Preliminary Event Schedule:


Attendees will be able to sign up online for workshops including: Underwater Egress and Weather Workshop, Maintenance and Pilot seminars including those in the WINGS program. All sessions will still be available without pre-registration but will not include certificate.

Courses listed below eligible for IA and AMT credit will be marked pending approval from FAA. Please call 360-427-5599 for questions or concerns.

Event Hours:
Saturday, February 23 | 9:00 - 5:30 pm
Sunday, February 24 | 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Admission: $5.00 for two days - displays and general admission seminars
FREE Parking in Blue Lot

Thank you Spencer Aircraft for once again providing complimentary shuttle from THUN FIELD (KPLU) to Blue Gate. Departing every half hour after 8:30 am Saturday from Spencer Aircraft. (253-848-9349) and Blue Gate.

Saturday
February 23, 2008

7:30 am

AOPA Airport Support Network Breakfast
               
North Foyer | AOPA
                by invitation only

9:00 am

Event opens to public



9:15 am

 
Aircraft Exhaust Safety 
Pioneer Room| Steve Hunter, Aerospace Welding
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

Complete Engine Metal Analysis
Founders Room | John Herman, Tempest
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

Weather Patterns West of the Cascades With Basic Satellite Interpretation
Heritage Room | Clinton Rockey, NWS Portland
Part of Weather Workshop. Pre-registration is required if attending for WAA/FAA WINGS certificate.

Underwater Egress for pilots and passengers: Simple steps to surviving an unplanned water landing
Keynote Area | Bryan Webster, Aviation Egress Systems, Ltd.
Discussion about ditching concepts, safety tips and equipment, and escape procedures. Perhaps the most critical lesson is to resist the temptation to hurriedly release your seat belt and shoulder harness even if the aircraft submerges and especially if it is inverted.
Egress details click here
               

   

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10:30 am

Runway Safety Best Practices
South Foyer | Office of Runway Safety, FAA

Propeller Maintenance and Care
Pioneer Room| NW Propeller
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

TAA Maintenance and Safety
Founders Room | Mike Busch, Cirrus Aircraft
This is new for 2008!  Presented by Mr. Mike Busch, the Director of Air Safety Training at Cirrus Design, this is a discussion of how aircraft maintenance personnel can contact Cirrus Design to obtain information regarding maintenance publications, parts, Cirrus Approved Service Center locations and Cirrus training courses (both on line and at the factory).   Also included in this presentation: 
• An introduction to composite materials currently being used in aircraft construction, the process of making repairs on composite aircraft and the paperwork associated with this work featuring photos and a video clip of repairs in progress. 
• An orientation to the AmSafe Aircraft Inflatable Restraint (air bag) system, how to recognize AAIR installations and the system’s components. Continued Airworthiness requirements, as well as cautions for personnel working on the equipment are spelled out and discussed.  A discussion of how the system is disarmed is clearly spelled out.
•An orientation to experimental, GA and Commercial aircraft installations of ballistic parachute recovery systems; component recognition, system maintenance requirements, and cautions for personnel working on the equipment are discussed. Video clips of actual parachute system testing and deployment highlight this lecture.

The presenter may display artifacts and components from the various systems discussed.

Say it Right! Radio Communications in Today's Airspace
Heritage Room |Pat Shaub, AOPA Air Safety Foundation
Ever heard a radio call that made you scratch your head -- or worse yet, cringe? Most of us, at one point or another, have struggled to find the right words on the radio. Attend this seminar and increase your communication know-how with practical tips on communicating in today's airspace. You'll also get straightforward advice on common pitfalls for VFR and IFR operations, communicating in an emergency, and coping with challenges at both towered and nontowered airports.
You'll also learn:
• The three magic words every pilot should know.
• Some things you should check before sqawking 7600 for lost communication.
• The popular phrase the 2007 AIM says should NOT be used under any circumstances.

State of the Art: Using a Tablet PC or Laptop in the Cockpit
North Foyer| Seattle Avionics
An overview of what to expect and what to look for when using aviation software such as a moving map program on a laptop or Tablet PC in the cockpit. Covers all the important hardware and software considerations.

Northwest Weather for Pilots
Keynote Area| Jeff Renner, King 5 chief meteorologist   
Part of Weather Workshop. Pre-registration is required if attending for WAA/FAA WINGS certificate.
Jeff Renner’s talk will focus on the influence of terrain on aviation weather; specifically turbulence, precipitation/visibility and icing along with a look at a few “secret” products” that pilots will find helpful.
            

11:45 am

On a Wing and a Prayer, Personal & Family stories about Airplanes and Those Who love to Fly Them
South Foyer |Joe McHugh, author, historian and NPR radio personality

Fabric Covering Today – Still Practical?
Pioneer Room| John Goldenbaum, Poly Fiber
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

Pilot Briefing
Founders Room |Seattle Air Route Control, FAA

Flight Planning for the 21st Century
Heritage Room | Leon Thomas, CSC Duats
Streamline your weather briefing... File your flight plan... Let us show you a few tricks.

Washington Pilots Association Annual Meeting & Buffet Luncheon
North Foyer| WPA | Open to all pilots and guests – find out what's happening with your local pilots Association. Join us for a light lunch and meet your representatives.

1:00 pm

The State of General Aviation
Keynote Area |Phil Boyer, AOPA

Vacuum Pumps and Pneumatic Systems
Pioneer Room| John Herman, Tempest
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

2:15 pm

FAA's NextGen Vision - WAAS System Coverage and Strategy
South Foyer |Brad Zeigler, WAAS Operations Implementation Team
Emphasis will be placed on WAAS, especially system coverage, overview of LPV and WAAS procedure development strategy.

Fuel Cell Care and Maintenance
Pioneer Room| Chris Hartwig, Eagle Fuel Cells
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

Residential Airparks - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Founders Room | Dave Sclair, Living With Your Plane, General Aviation News

Top 5 Mistakes Pilots Make
Heritage Room | Pat Shaub, AOPA Air Safety Foundation
t’s sad but true: In an average year, three quarters of all accidents are caused by pilot error. And the mistakes that lead to those accidents? For the most part, they're the same ones pilots have been making for decades. ASF’s latest seminar takes new aim at those old mistakes. We’ve identified the most common fatal errors pilots make and put together a show that’s full of practical tips for avoiding them. From steering clear of weather to maneuvering safely and much more, if you’re looking to minimize your chances of being involved in a fatal accident, you’ll definitely want to attend this seminar!

Product Seminar: VPCI-415 Anti Corrosive Cleaner and Degreaser
North Foyer

3:30 pm

Bonanza Maintenance Issues for Owners and Mechanics
South Foyer | John Foose, NW Bonanza& Mike Thompson, Avstar Aircraft
Emphasis on maintenance of Bonanza aircraft and the proposed costly FAA required wing-span modification.
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

Maintenance, Manufacture & Care of Exhaust and Engine Mount Components
Pioneer Room| Don Hrabec, Acorn Welding
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

Professional Aviation: Is the Industry in Trouble?
Founders Room | Dan Hargrave, Rocky Mountain College
This seminar includes advice on how to get a job and start a career in professional aviation and examines the challenges of a pilot shortage across the industry. Dan works daily with students getting ready for careers in aviation and meets often with companies looking for quality applicants to fill professional pilot and management positions.

Claims in the Real World: What the NTSB Doesn't Report
Heritage Room | Avemco
Attend this eye-opening session on the real costs o general aviation accidents. Only a fraction of Avemco's accidents are ever reported to the NTSB. Learn about the hazards, their costs and what you can do to avoid them hitting your wallet!

Airport Land Use Planning Guide
Keynote Area|John Sibold, WSDOT Aviation Division & Greg Pecoraro, AOPA Airport Support
Care about your local airport? Your rights to fly? Join in this important discussion and see what you can do to help and where the help is needed. Airport safety, noise, and land use planning have always gone hand in hand. Every concern a community expressed about an airport relating to noise and safety could be eliminated with responsible land use planning AOPA has formulated an important Guide to Obtaining Community Support. Advance planning of compatible land uses for parcels surrounding the airport with airport operations will go a long way in solving many of tomorrow's airport noise and safety complaints.
Online subject link

4:30 pm

Engine Break-In & Run-In
Pioneer Room| Tim Mor land, ECI
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

Getting it Right in the Right Seat... An Anti-Crash course for co-pilots!
Founders Room | Shawn Pratt, Northwest Aviation College
Pilot companions who would like to learn more about flying and how to control and land an airplane will benefit from this session. Uncover the mysteries of why aircraft fly... develop basic navigation skills... learn how to tune and talk on the radio. What are all those dials for anyway? Flying is more fun when you are a participant instead of a passenger... and really, what's an hour when it may come in really handy one day?

Eastern Washington/Oregon Weather Patterns and Satellite Interpretation
Heritage Room | Matt Fugazzi, NWS Spokane
Part of Weather Workshop. Pre-registration is required if attending for WAA/FAA WINGS certificate.

Flight Simulator as a Training Aid
Keynote Area | Bruce Williams, BruceAir
Bruce worked on many versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator during his career at Microsoft, and observed thousands of pilots and virtual aviators "fly" the PC-based simulation. Unfortunately, many folks aren't realizing all the benefits they could enjoy from using Flight Simulator as a training aid.This presentation, based on his book Microsoft Flight Simulator as a Training Aid: A Guide for Pilots, Instructors and Virtual Aviators, offers specific suggestions to help students, pilots, and instructors use Flight Simulator effectively, as a virtual cockpit, in ground school and preflight and postflight briefing sessions, and as a home-study tool. Bruce also provides an overview of features that many folks overlook, and explores many myths and misconceptions about FAA approval of flight training devices, logging simulator time, and related topics. For more information about Microsoft® Flight Simulator as a Training Aid, including a table of contents, details about the BruceAir Practice Flights on the companion CD, and links to additional information, visit the home page at BruceAir.

 

Sunday
February 24, 2008

10:00 am

Event opens to public



10:00 am
Underwater Egress for pilots and passengers: Simple steps to surviving an unplanned water landing

Keynote Area | Bryan Webster, Aviation Egress Systems, Ltd.
Discussion about ditching concepts, safety tips and equipment, and escape procedures. Perhaps the most critical lesson is to resist the temptation to hurriedly release your seat belt and shoulder harness even if the aircraft submerges and especially if it is inverted.
Egress details click here

10:15 am

Magneto Repair & Care
Clifton Orcutt | Aircraft Magneto Service
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

Fabric Covering: A Comparison of Various Methods
Pioneer Room| John Goldenbaum, Poly Fiber
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

Flying for the Vice President—and other interesting stories.
Founders Room | Dan Hargrave, Rocky Mountain College
Dan Hargrove was a commander and pilot at Andrews Air Force Base for seven years, and commanded flights for the Vice President, the First Lady, the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, and he was flying for the President on Sept 11, 2001. He tells some interesting insider stories about being in the air with Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld, among others. He is now the Director of Aviation at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana.

FAA's NextGen Vision - WAAS system coverage and Strategy
Heritage Room |Brad Zeigler, WAAS Operations Implementation Team

               

11:30 am

CORROSION: The Silent Killer
South Foyer | Steve Watt Corrosion X
Corrosion costs are estimated at 4.2% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) or over $300 billion in the United States each year. Of this amount, 35% or over $100 billion can be classified as avoidable because best practices are not used.This seminar is a layman’s explanation of how corrosion works (the electrochemical process) and 9 various forms it takes in airframe deterioration. We will explore what to look for in making a visual inspection and what other forms of discovery exist. In addition, we will investigate current practices for corrosion removal and prevention.

Vortex Generator Installation and Paperwork
Pioneer Room| Charles White, Micro AreoDynamics, Inc.
Vortex Generator Kits from Micro Aerodynamics are now FAA STC approved for installation on over 500 single and twin-engine aircraft models. 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. Bring your questions and hear the VG story.
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft in the Northwest:
Transition Training from Trike Gear to Tail Wheel Operations
Founders Room | Brian Thompson, Explore Aviation
Light Sport Regulations for Aircraft and Pilots
Founders Room | Clay Hammond, CubCrafters

Aviation Insurance 101
Heritage Room | Avemco
Attend this informative session to learn about the benefits of proper liability and physical damage coverage for general aviation aircraft and flying. Also included will be a Q & A session.

· Myths and realities about aviation insurance
· The price of the policy compared to the price of a loss to your aircraft
· The distinctions between Liability and Physical Damage coverage
· Flying without proper insurance protection is downright risky

Industry Forum: Are We Prepared For the Future? Addressing the Demand for an Educated Workforce. Do we have the Resources?
North Foyer | Open Discussion & Luncheon


1:00 pm

Flying to Alaska
South Foyer | Tom George. Alaska Regional Representative, AOPA
Bring your lunch.... and sit back and watch some amazing scenery and see if you want to make the journey! Flying is a great way to see Alaska. Covering an area a fifth the size of the contiguous US, yet with only 0.3 percent of the nation’s public roads, aviation is the only way to efficiently get around the state. But the same qualities that make Alaska exciting to explore by air can create challenges for pilots. This seminar will provide an overview of the most popular routes through Canada to Alaska. The presenter will describe some of challenges to watch out for, and the “tools” available to help you safely navigate the sky’s of the 49th state.

Vacuum Pumps and Pneumatic Systems
Pioneer Room| John Herman, Tempest
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

FITS, new training methodology and Cirrus training
Heritage Room | Baha Acuner, Acuwings
FITS, known as Line Oriented Flight Training by airlines and corporate flight departments, is a scenario-based training method. FITS is recognized to benefit all areas of flight training. Utilizing proven methods that enhance pilot skills, this method of training attempts to put the student in “real world” situations, better preparing them for the unexpected situations that may arise during flight.

Stall Spin Awareness Training
Keynote Area| Bruce Williams, BruceAir
This 60-minute presentation uses videos captured with the Extra 300L's on-board cameras to illustrate a variety of stalls, spins, and recoveries from unusual attitudes.Topics covered in this presentation include:
• Purpose of stall/spin training
• Spin certification of aircraft
• Regulations governing aerobatics
• Stall/spin aerodynamics
• Review of stall/spin accidents
• Spin entry and recovery
• Resources for additional information

2:30 pm

First Around the World: The Douglas Cruiser – Past and Future Journey
Founders Room | Bob Dempster
In 1924 four Douglas World Cruiser aircraft set out from Seattle to circumnavigate the World. The first world flight was completed on 28 September 1924, after 175 days, 363 hours of flying over 26,000 miles. Trace this illustrated and exciting journey with Bob and see what the future holds for the recreation of the journey with the newly built Seattle World Cruiser

Engine Break-In & Run-In
Pioneer Room| Tim Morland, ECI
Pre-registration required if for IA renewal.

The Future of Flight Software: Introducing New Voyager 4.0
North Foyer| Seattle Avionics
Voyager 4.0, introduced here at the NWAC in Puyallup, is the new version of the Voyager Flight Software System that was two years in the making. This covers the key changes including the new real-time DirectX-based 2D and 3D charting engine, true scanned Sectionals and IFR Charts, the completely revamped GlassView moving map module and much more.

Getting the Most from ChartCase Pro
South Foyer | Curt Anderson, Flight Prep
A brief overview of the status of EFB’s with the FAA and then a how-to on flight planning and in-flight operations of ChartCase Pro. The latest features of ChartCase will be explained.

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