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Mark your calendars for the 2017 Aviation Survival Workshop at NWAC Saturday in the Pioneer Room beginning at 10:30 AM
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 & Trade Show is making it easy for pilots to obtain FAA WINGS credit in 2017. According to Gary Reeves, the event’s Safety Education Advisor: “We know that people who participate in the free FAA Safety WINGS program are safer pilots. PilotSafety.org is proud to support this mission by creating the Safety Passport program. Every attendee who attends a minimum of three safety seminars will 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 Steve Sennett, RPX Technologies Inc. – DynaVibe
This seminar objective is to inform on the causes of aircraft vibration and the approved methods of reducing vibration through vibration analysis and dynamic balancing. At completion of the course the attendee will be familiar with aircraft vibration causes, effects on aircraft, passengers, crew, vibration terminology, and the procedures and benefits of dynamic balancing. Steve Sennett has been involved with aviation related vibration analysis for over 16 years. He has been involved with the development, sales, and support of vibration diagnostic equipment that is used for on-wing maintenance applications. Steve has application experience that ranges from light sport aircraft through commercial airlines, military aircraft, and helicopters.
This seminar qualifys for IA Renewal. Click here for information on maintenance program.
Keynote AreaAvoiding a runway incursion does not happen by accident. From preflight planning until engine shutdown, every pilot needs to take steps to understand the risks of an incursion and how to avoid them—even at their home airport.
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
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 F-16 pilots 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 3 - 1 Credit
Room E | North Foyer
Steve McCaughy, president, Seaplane Pilots Association
Join Steve McCaughey "The Seaplane Guy", Executive Director of the Seaplane Pilot's Association for an informative and entertaining look at the wonderful world of seaplanes. This journey will educate you how you can expand your horizons flying and enjoying the ultimate off road vehicle; seaplanes.
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 not below 2,500 feet. So in general you’ll need ADS-B Out most of the places you need a Mode C transponder today–and you’ll need to keep that Mode C transponder, because radar will be the backup for ADS-B. McGee will walk you through the benefits of this new system, exceptions to the ruling as well as help pilots understand how to adapt to these new mandates.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge Credit
Room C | Founders Room Maintenance Seminar
Mike Kobylik, Electroair
The presentation will discuss piston engine ignition theory, how an electronic ignition can improve performance of piston engines, installation tips on installing an electronic ignition and troubleshooting procedures. Mike is an Aerospace Engineer with over 25 years of experience in General Aviation. I also hold a DMIR designation from the FAA. Most recently, I led the certification program for both the four cylinder and six cylinder electronic ignition systems from Electroair.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: AMT 1.00
Keynote Area
Jason Miller, AOPA Air Safety Institute Presenter
Flying at nontowered fields is a balancing act. Especially on busy days, it demands concentration, communication, sharp eyes, solid stick-and-rudder skills, and the ability to improvise at a moment’s notice. Sometimes the margin for error can be very slim. With that in mind, ASI’s new seminar turns a spotlight on real-life accidents in the nontowered environment. Together with our expert presenters, you’ll play the role of accident investigator—starting at the crash scene and working backwards through physical evidence, eyewitness testimony, and other leads to figure out what went wrong, and why.
Jason Miller is a Certified Flight Instrument Instructor with more than 18 years of aviation experience and thousands of hours of instruction given. Jason is a member of the FAA safety team, an instructor for AOPA’s Air Safety Institute and was nominated by the FAA for the 2009 Flight Instructor of the Year Award.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Room D | Heritage Ian Mortensen & Kris Finkbeiner, Tac Aero
Whether you are interested in exploring the realm of backcountry aviation, or experiencing the exhilaration of aerobatic flight; earning your tailwheel endorsement is a must. This session will outline the essential “stick and rudder” skills necessary to becoming a competent and confident tailwheel pilot, where you truly can capture the essence of flight.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge Credit
Room B | Pioneer Room Neal White, Survival Instructor
First Session of three parts hosted Saturday, FEB 25. This seminar will cover the recommended items to include in a personal survival kit. White will address signaling devices to include: ELT’s, Personal Beacons, flares, signal mirrors & improvised signal devices as well as identify the principals of land navigation to include; celestial navigation, situational awareness & and the use of a Sylva compass.
Neal White retired as the Superintendent of Academic Training for the Air Force Survival School. He taught survival for: NATO’s Ridge Runner, Jungle Thunder in the Philippines, the State Department’s evaluator for the Argentine Air Force Survival School, and taught survival to NASA astronauts. During his career, he has taught survival to over sixty four thousand students.
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
Seaplanes have no brakes and once you cast off you are on a journey to somewhere. You better have a plan. What you do before and after you actually fly makes all the difference between a good day and a bad day for a seaplane pilot. Come and learn about how to prepare for a seaplane flight, launch your aircraft into the water and handle it on a dock or ramp and in the vicinity of other seaplanes.
Tom Anderson, CEO, Landing Gear Works
In this seminar attendees will learn about ways to identify and find solutions to problems with main gear and tailgear for Cessna 140 thru 185. Anderson will cover the most common failures occur and why. Attendees will also learn about tailwheel modifications for the Cessna Series 180/185/188 and the benefits of titanium main landing gear certified for the Cessna 180 and 185. Tom Anderson, known to many as “Tailwheel Tom,” has been in aviation for over 45 years. At a very young age he started maintaining and manufacturing main and tail gear for tail draggers. Over the years he has acquired and benefited from extensive knowledge and expertise as a pilot and machinist.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: AMT 1.00
Room B | Pioneer Room Neal White, Survival Instructor
Part II of three part workshop. This seminar will identify methods of heat loss and the “COLD” principles for clothing and address the construction techniques of shelters used in a desert, temperate, rain forest and arctic environment. And finally, the principals of the fire triangle and “Firecraft”.
Neal White retired as the Superintendent of Academic Training for the Air Force Survival School. He taught survival for: NATO’s Ridge Runner, Jungle Thunder in the Philippines, the State Department’s evaluator for the Argentine Air Force Survival School, and taught survival to NASA astronauts. During his career, he has taught survival to over sixty four thousand students.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Keynote AreaPaul Dye, former Lead Flight Director for Human Spaceflight at NASA
In this session Dye illustratess parallels between flying the Space Shuttle and building and operating homebuilt experimental aircraft. He draws on his 30+ year of experience in the space program to suggest ways in which experimental aircraft builders and pilots can design, construct, and operate their machines with lower overall risk - and have fun doing it! Paul Dye has over 40 years of aviation experience as an engineer, builder and pilot. His scope has ranged from restoring J-3 Cubs to planning and leading manned spaceflights. He earned his degree in Aeronautical Engineering with a specialization in aircraft design and flight testing from the University of Minnesota in 1982. He worked in increasingly responsible roles within the US Manned Space Program, both as a technical expert in spacecraft systems and eventually as the overall lead of many missions to space as Flight Director for both the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. He retired from NASA in 2013 as the longest-serving Flight Director in U.S. history, having worked 39 Space Shuttle missions as Flight Director, 9 as Lead Flight Director.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Room D | Heritage
Dr. David Ison, author, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Prep
Presented by Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. Gold Level Sponsor
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 E | North Foyer
Washington Pilots Association (WPA)
Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon
Room A | South Foyer
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF).[3] CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations. Meeting is open to public.
What does the FAA think about mounting cameras on airplanes? Is it in violation to mount a camera outside an aircraft? Ryan from Flight Flix will answer these questions and inform you about solutions and tricks and tips when using cameras on your aircraft.
Keynote Area The Most Wanted List represents the NTSB's advocacy priorities. It is designed to increase awareness of, and support for, the most critical changes needed to reduce transportation accidents and save lives. The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent Federal agency charged by Congress with investigating every civil aviation accident in the United States and signi cant accidents in other modes of transportation - railroad, highway, marine and pipeline. The NTSB determines the probable cause of the accidents and issues safety recommendations aimed at preventing future accidents. In addition, the NTSB carries out special studies concerning transportation safety and coordinates the resources of the Federal Government and other organizations to provide assistance to victims and their family members impacted by major transportation disasters.
Member Weener has an accomplished career in aviation as an engineering executive, safety advocate, industry safety spokesperson, engineer and pilot. He has given numerous presentations on aviation safety in airline operations, as well as corporate, business and general aviation safety. Most recently, he was a Foundation Fellow for the Flight Safety Foundation, where he led industry teams to develop means to reduce accidents through coordinated industry programs in areas such as ground operations and runway excursions.
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.
Lavelle surveys air racing events from post-WWI to the eve of WWII. Race promoters attracted large crowds and international media attention despite the Depression. Having an air race enhanced the reputations of host cities. The economics of these events benefited aircraft engineers, manufacturers, pilots and their aircraft. The Bendix, Thompson and Schneider Cups became world famous, prized possessions. Air races were a highlight of a troubled time.
Flying seaplanes can elevate your career path, and might even forever change your aspirations. There is an alternative to flying at flight levels on auto pilot for pilots looking for more real stick time in unique locations with interesting customers. Learn about the wonderful opportunities of flying seaplanes as a way to jump start your career and/or take it on the path less traveled.
1:30 PM
Room C | Founders Room
Technical presentation, covering effective corrosion control of aviation components using thin-film water displacement compounds. Thank you to Lear Chemical /ACF50 for sponsoring the event.
This seminar qualifys for IA Renewal. Click here for information on maintenance program.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: AMT 1.00
Room B | Pioneer Room
In this third and final installment, White will identify water requirements and the symptoms of various stages of dehydration. Session includes a examination of water sources, filtering and purifying water and will address food procurement to include cooking and preserving food. Survey of poisonous plants to avoid and how to do the edibility test.
Neal White retired as the Superintendent of Academic Training for the Air Force Survival School. He taught survival for: NATO’s Ridge Runner, Jungle Thunder in the Philippines, the State Department’s evaluator for the Argentine Air Force Survival School, and taught survival to NASA astronauts. During his career, he has taught survival to over sixty four thousand students.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Keynote AreaSingle Pilot IFR is one of the most dangerous types of flying, and because it is so demanding even illegal in much of Europe! Let a 6,000+ Master Instructor show you the 10 easy to use tips he uses to make IFR much easier and safer. This is a required class for any IFR students, pilots, or instructors.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Room A | South Foyer
Planning committee members of the “Fly Washington” Passport Program will provide an overview of the statewide incentive program that is currently under development. Included will be an introduction to how the program works, examples of the associated awards, information for potential sponsors, as well as a preview to a Washington State flight planning tool develope d out of the planning for this program.
Room E | North Foyer
How many times have you been flying and encountered a weather hazard you simply weren’t expecting? Or perhaps you were expecting it, but conditions were better, or worse, than forecast. Did you wonder to yourself if some- body else had own through that same hazard but failed to pass it along to the controllers working the sector? Pilot reports of weather conditions in flight are used by many agencies and industries to provide timely, relevant, accurate and consistent aviation weather services to enhance the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System. However, many times those reports don’t make it to the rest of the aviation community. Sometimes it’s due to an error in the dissemination system. Other times it’s because the report is treated as if it’s proprietary and not shared outside the local operations environment. This seminar on pilot reports will discuss these issues, and more, and will provide an outline of what elements go into a PIREP and how to properly organize and submit a PIREP. The seminar will also provide attendees with resources to help become Weather Ready.
Room D | Heritage Room
Building upon the success of Friday's Aviation Career Forum, this three part workshop extends the scope for Conference Attendees. In this first session aviation industry leaders will explore options available for a career in aviation from airport operations and military aviation to bush flying and airline careers. Panel style with plenty of opportunity for Q/A. This session provides an excellent opportunity for students and parents, as well as new or transitioning careers, to ask questions, examine path options and be inspired to take the next step.
2:30 PM Proper break in procedure on the brake linings and brake disc. It is very important that the mechanics break these pieces in so they get the proper life on them. Many mechanics are unaware that when linings/ discs/ or both when they are changed out. It doesn’t have to just be PMA brake linings and brake discs that have the break in procedure but as well as the OEM have to have this done to it. I will discuss the different types of brake systems, adherent and abrasive, and their specific unique break in procedure. Ben McNamara has been with APS for 5 years. He graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) December 2004. He obtained a BS degree in Aviation Maintenance Management. He also has his A&P license which he got prior to SIUC in 2003.
Room C | Founders Room Maintenance Seminar
Proper Break in Procedure on the Brake Linings and Brake Discs
Ben McNamara, Aviation Products Systems, Inc.
Room D | Heritage Room
In this session Olson will address the importance of financial literacy when pursuing your career goals. Identity theft can be one of the most shocking and upsetting events to ever happen to you. Fortunately, there are many preventative measures you can take to substantially reduce the chance of identity theft occurring and steps you can take to minimize damage if you do become a victim. This session will provide you with the tools and knowledge to protect your identity.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: AMT 1.00
Room B | Pioneer The NTSB publishes a top 10 list of changes needed to improve safety which we all strive to attain. A mining of information from Avemco Insurance Company’s claim files reveals there are a lot of things that can ruin your day that don’t ever get the attention of the NTSB. Mike Adams, Sr VP Underwriting will present information about what can ruin a good day at the airport and some traits we, as pilots, may have that can contribute to having a bad day at the airport.
Mike Adams, Senior Vice President of Underwriting, is an instrument-rated pilot, and a former President of the Oregon Pilots Association. Mike holds a property/casualty insurance license in all 50 states. His more than 32 years of combined experience in general aviation insurance can help 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
The 62d Airlift Wing at McChord Field is home to a fleet of USAF C-17 aircraft. The newest of the heavy airlift aircraft, the capabilities of the C-17 are vast--making it a unique and diverse asset that is deployed around the world. In order to fly combat airlift and airdrop, humanitarian relief, and medical evacuation missions globally, the pilots of the C-17 must train to fly into austere and challenging locations. This briefing will describe our local flying operations, used to train and prepare our C-17 pilots to provide Global Reach for the world's greatest Air Force. This briefing is intended to bring awareness to the General Aviation community in an effort to better "share" the skies and prevent mid-air collisions.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Room A | South Foyer
WSDOT Aviation & AOPA NW Mountain Region UpdatesSeminar topics include WSDOT Aviation’s ongoing Washington State Aviation System Plan and other statewide programs/initiatives and an update on AOPA’s state and regional advocacy efforts, focusing on WA and OR.
This session covers the design, materials, and manufacturing of Tempest spark plugs and includes service tips and tools for cleaning, rotating, gapping, testing, and installing aviation spark plugs. Brian is the Western Regional Sales Manager for Tempest Plus Marketing Group, which markets the Tempest brand of aviation engine and airframe products. He leads the sales, marketing, and distribution efforts for Tempest in the Western US and Canada markets. He holds a BS in Business Management from Georgia Tech and a MBA in Business Analysis from Georgia State University. Brian currently resides in Savannah, GA.
This seminar qualifys for IA Renewal. Click here for information on maintenance program.The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: AMT 1.00
Keynote Area Bruce Williams, author and flight instructor Most instrument-rated pilots today fly with GPS, but many folks remain confused about RNAV (GPS) approaches and departure procedures. This presentation helps you understand the array of minimums and other important details associated with these procedures, using examples from the Pacific Northwest. I also share useful techniques that can help you set up and fly GPS-based approaches and departures regardless of the avionics that you use.
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.
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.
This presentation is designed to give career pilots more insight to successful interviews and interview preps. What are the airlines looking for in thir pilots? How can you make yourself shine above all other candidates? Gordon and his team routinely coach job applicants on their journey to their dream job. Attend this insight to receive the one piece of advice or tip that can make the difference in your career. Question & Answer with attending airlines.
Keynote Area
Hear the reality of severe icing encountered from someone whose quick decisions allowed all on board to survive the unthinkable in a general aviation piston twin aircraft by declaring an emergency and landing at a Air Force Base.
Room B | Pioneer
This seminar will provide an overview of the FAA Practical Test (checkride) and common problems along with tips for a successful test. The presentation will also cover the new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) which have replaced the Practical Test Standards (PTS) for the Private Pilot Certificate and the Instrument Rating. It will provide guidance for applicants and flights instructors as to how training and preparation need to change for an applicant to have a successful practical test with the ACS.
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 | FoundersWe will discuss engine failure modes as seen by the largest Aviation machine shop in the USA, Aircraft Specialties Services of Tulsa, Oklahoma. When your engine is torn down at overhaul, those parts are sent to me for repair, overhaul and or replacement. Mr. Bibb is an accomplished pilot with over 4,000 hours logged in many types of aircraft, both propeller and corporate jets. He is a Certified Multi engine instructor having instructed at Oklahoma State University and Spartan College of Aeronautics.
Randy has an extensive background in maintenance in the USAF-ANG as an avionics, navigation, flight control specialist on the F-16 fighter jet and the former owner of a Mooney Service center. Mr. Bibb has been with CamGuard for six years.
Presentation of the most frequently asked questions with answers provided. Such as, "Are they safe?", "Are they compatible with my engine?" "How do you know which one to use?"
FEB 25 - 26 | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Showplex,
Puyallup, WA
Doors open: SAT @ 9:00 AM
Doors open: SUN @ 10:00 AM
