Lead Acid Aircraft Battery Airworthiness
Aircraft Battery History, Commissioning, Servicing & Charging Procedures & Equipment including Capacity Checking, Conditioning, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Scheduled Inspections, Storage, FAA Approvals, and New Technology.

Bob Burkel | Concorde Battery Corporation

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Introduction to Composites for Aircraft Inspectors
What are composites?; History of composites; How to identify composite materials on the aircraft; How can composite structure be damaged? What Type of Resins Are Used in the Aircraft? What Type of Fiber Reinforcement is Used in the Aircraft?
Forms of Fiber That Are Used in Composite Structure. Fibers and Fabrics that are Used; Fabric Terms; Core Used in Composite Materials; Materials That Are Used In; Composite Structure and Basic Manufacturing

Patrick Murphy
Everett Community Collage

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Mountain Flying Workshop: Fundamentals of Mountain and Canyon Flying - Part I of Day I
Preparing the Aircraft and Pilot for Mountain/Canyon Flight:
This session is part I of four parts | SAT & SUN - 90 minutes each Registration & outline details available here

Lori MacNichol
McCall Mountain Canyon Flying Seminars LLC.
Room D | Heritage

ADSB Explained, How the Mandate will Affect You
Covering portable and installed solutions, and benefits of the system.

Weather Workshop I : Weather Patterns of the Pacific Northwest West side
We will review basic weather patterns of the Pacific Northwest maritime area (west of Cascades) that affect aviation interests. Weather phenomena include unstable shower patterns, marine stratus, fog, high winds, thunderstorms and the Puget Sound Convergence Zone. Emphasis will be on the effect of these phenomena on the aviation community. In addition, we will provide some satellite interpretation tools that pilots can use to better anticipate such events. weather series info & bio

FAA NextGen
The National Airspace is Changing. Come and learn about the new airspace changes.

Dave Soumi
NW Mountain Region FSDO
Room A | South Foyer

Fractures, Failures and Troubleshooting. Aircraft Charging and Starting SystemsThis presentation begins with an overview of the interrelationships of the electrical, charging and starting systems. Troubleshooting techniques and examples of common failures due to both operating/ installation issues as well as manufacturing failures are discussed.

Damon Berry
Plane Power Alternators and Sky-Tec Starters
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ASI Seminar: Flying for a Lifetime
Kirstine Hartzell, Aviation Safety Institute AOPA
Keynote Area
Every cell in the human body is replaced at least once every ten years. You are, quite literally, not the same person you were a decade ago. You’re also (less literally) not the same pilot. Experience, physical stamina, risk tolerance and mental acuity all shift over the years, in obvious and not-so-obvious ways. Question is, how do you adjust? Our latest seminar delves into the forces that shape us as pilots, and explores different ways to maintain the same high level of safety over a lifetime of flying.

NORAD - Say "Hi" to Your New Wingman
NORAD TFR and Intercept briefing.

Lt Col Kevin Roethe
NORAD
Room A | South Foyer

Safety & Survival Workshop I: What if- Are You Prepared?
Join writer and safety advisor, James Herbert, for an interactive discussion on whether you really are prepared for the "What-if's". This conversation prepares you for much of the safety information presented over the weekend. safety seminars

Vortex Generator Installation and Operation
This presentation will cover Installation of Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generator Kits and how they work for the over 500 aircraft models for which Micro Aero has FAA STC approvals. It will include details of the VG installation, paperwork and regulations and the myths and misconceptions of VG technology.

Underwater Egress:
How to Save your Life in a Water Landing
Bryan Webster, renown aviation safety speaker and instructor based in British Columbia, returns to the aviation conference todemonstrate life-saving tips on water landing survival. Bryan is the DUNK-You representative that helped us out with the tank in the exhibit hall in 2008. We are excited to have him returning!

Bryan Webster
Aviation Egress Systems
Keynote Area

Weather Workshop II : Mountain Waves
Mountain waves are cited by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) as the cause or an underlying factor in several fatal or non-fatal aircraft accidents each year. Mountain waves are different from the more typical mechanical turbulence found on the lee side of mountain ranges and are among the more hazardous phenomenon pilots can experience. This presentation covers the development of mountain waves, the visible indicators of mountain wave activity, and will describe some of the tools available to evaluate the potential for mountain wave activity.

Steve Podradchik
Seattle Avionic

Room B | Pioneer

AOPA Keynote Address:" Keep 'Em Flying"
Join AOPA President Craig Fuller as he discusses the most pressing issues facing the general aviation community. What will federal budget proposals mean for GA? Will user fees be back? What’s happening with NextGen? How do we get more people flying and keep them flying? Mr. Fuller will address these issues and talk about AOPA’s new Center to Advance the Pilot Community as well as the many ways all of us can get engaged in protecting our freedom to fly.

Craig Fuller, president of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Keynote Area

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ADS-B Information Seminar
The difference between certified vs. uncertified options, and how it will affect the safety in flying.

Magneto Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This hour will focus on basic magneto maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting steps and criteria published by the manufacturers. Information covered will include: Magneto internal timing and its impact on operation. Magneto to engine timing and its importance. 500 hour inspections and common failure items.
Troubleshooting magneto failures.

Why You should Convince Your Kids to Be Pilots
Why you should convince your kids to become pilots: The number of people training to become pilots is decreasing, the need for pilots is increasing. Those of us who love to fly can encourage our kids to take advantage of the opportunities that will unfold in the years to come.

Mountain Flying WorkshopI: Fundamentals of Mountain and Canyon Flying Workshop Part II of Day I

This sessiom will cover steps to determine Density Altitude (DA), reduction in engine horsepower due to DA Increase, power loading and weight reduction, takeoff performance: ground roll to the 50ft tree, climb performance -power reserve for climb and landing performance.
This session is part I of four parts | SAT & SUN - 90 minutes each Registration & outline details available here

Perceptions and Human Error: Cockpit Technology Enabling Risk-taking Behavior
The wealth of technology available in new single-engine aircraft is astounding. Moving maps, weather information, traffic warnings, terrain depictions, and GPS navigation have provided us unprecedented situational awareness and revolutionized how we fly. But, are these same technologies causing us to take unnecessary risks? This program will examine how cockpit technology influences our perceptions of risk, and affects our decision-making processes.

Spark Plug Design and Maintenance
This hour will begin with an introduction to spark plug design and maintenance including: Part Number Designation, Design Characteristics, Internal Construction, Material Selection, Engine and Application Eligibility, Cleaning and Inspection Intervals, Proper Tool Usage, Massive Electrode and Fine Wire Inspection, Recommended Cleaning Procedures – Massive Electrode Plugs & Fine Wire Plugs, Gapping Procedures, Proper Plug Rotation, Resistor Inspection and Testing

Vince Bechtel
Tempest Plus

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Flying the Pacific Northwest: Findings Revealed from Avemco Files
Mike Adams | Vice President of Underwriting Avemco Insurance
Room B | Pioneer
Join Mike Adams, Vice President of Underwriting at Avemco Insurance Company and a past president of the Oregon Pilots Association. Mike will address some of the conditions that make flying the Pacific Northwest unique, including incidents and accidents that didn’t make it to the NTSB files. Mike is an instrument rated pilot and a native of the Pacific Northwest. His more than 28 years of combined experience with general aviation and the aviation insurance industry helps pilots understand how Avemco’s coverage decisions are designed to keep them safe.

Corrosion Prevention – The Right Way to Go
Technical presentation, covering Effective Corrosion Control using thin-film water displacement compounds. This seminar session qualifies for IA renewal certification for mechanics.
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You Want Me To Do WHAT?
Jonathan "JJ" Greenway
Keynote Area
Once you start flying outside the flight training environment, situations can arise that were not addressed during training. Maintenance problems, weather issues, passenger distractions, ATC interaction, language barriers and self-induced pressure, just to name a few. With first-hand accounts and examples spanning the spectrum of General Aviation, JJ explores some of the situations that pilots may face that, if handled incorrectly, can alter the outcome of an otherwise successful flight

IFR Flying with GPS
After a brief overview of the GPS/WAAS system, this presentation focuses on a practical discussion of flying under IFR with an IFR-approved GPS navigator, especially flying RNAV (GPS) approaches, including procedures with vertical guidance. The presentation also addresses common questions, such as when an IFR-approved GPS can substitute for ground-based navigation aids.

How to Flight Plan in Minutes Using DUATS
This seminar will show you how to take advantage of the features of Web DUATS. Giving you the capability to input your pre-flight data and receive back an official flight plans and weather brief within minutes with minimal keystrokes. A refresher course on GoldenEagle Flight Prep software.

Wheel-End Life Cycle Service Deficiencies on Aircraft & Solution
This course is designed to develop a more proficient understanding of wheel end assembly (bearings, tires, wheels and brakes, spindle, axle nut). The focus of this course will examine the importance of recognizing premature wear and correcting the inherent problems

Leslie Weinstein & Eric Blair
True-Lock LLC

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