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Education Sessions
Several educational sessions will be available throughout the Ag Aviation Expo. Educational Sessions are organized by NAAA with assistance from its Allied Industry Committee to provide information of general interest to the aerial application industry. Sessions are also organized by individual companies to showcase their particular products and services. Watch the schedule as it develops and plan to attend as many Educational Sessions as possible (CEUs may be available for some states).
All sessions will take place at the Savannah Convention Center, unless otherwise stated. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Sunday, Dec. 5 8 a.m. - 5:30p.m. CD Aviation TPE331 Seminar
Great for an IA Refresher: CD Aviation Services has developed a one-day comprehensive training course which covers all aspects of the Honeywell TPE331 series engines including design, model variations, maintenance and troubleshooting. It was designed to provide owners, operators, pilots and mechanics with the technical information needed to fully understand and utilize their TPE331. The course is fully accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration as an IA Refresher Training Course.
Sunday, Dec. 5 4:45 - 6:45 p.m. Compaass Rose
Attend this session if you’re new to the industry or interested in becoming an ag pilot. Compaass Rose provides professional support and direction for newbies and those who want to learn more. Additional details on Compaass Rose.
Monday, Dec. 6 1 - 2:30 p.m.
The Potential and Perils of Aerial Application Automation Session
Radial Engines Session
Discussion of Pratt & Whitney R-985 and R-1340 series of radial engines. The panel will be comprised of representatives from Covington Aircraft. Best operating experience/guidance and Q&A. Please come prepared to ask questions and learn all you can. Moderator: Covington Aircraft
Chemical Session
The Chemical Session will feature chemical company representatives discussing their products that can be applied aerially. Topics will include a review of those products, labeled crops, targeted pests, timing and crop state for applications, safety considerations and label guidelines relevant to aerial application. New products as well as existing products will be covered. Attend the session to learn about the latest and greatest products that can be applied using agricultural aircraft. Moderator: Lynn Justesen, UPL North America Panelists: Matt Malone, BASF, Additional Speakers will be announced soon
Monday, Dec. 6 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. Insurance Session
Join is for a panel discussion from your aviation insurance professionals from AIG, Old Republic Aerospace, USAIG and Starr Insurance Companies and agencies. Topics to include, but not limited to the current state of the insurance marketplace, additional insureds and contractual requirements, pollution versus chemical liability, aircraft hull and liability, claims, and workers compensation followed by Q&A.
Insero Session: AgPilotX and Affiliates – The latest engineering solutions in aerial applications
Discussion about AgPilotX, the Apple iPad-based, wireless Guidance System and its interface with third party systems. Session will cover the basic functionality of the AgPilotX system and the use of an Apple device to drive the system. Will also discuss AgPilotX’s interaction with third party software and hardware systems such as AgSync, the Reabe Gate and ChemMan. The panel will also discuss AgPilotX’s specialized software designed for its derivative markets in the helicopter industry and in the Vector world.
Panelists: • Greg Guyette, Anthony Fay & David Dewil, Insero • David Eby, AgriFlite • Helen Hoffman, AgSync / Raven • Regina Farmer, ChemMan • Bill Reynolds, Leading Edge • Troy Reabe, Reabe Air
TPE331 Session
An industry panel comprised of representatives from the OEM (Honeywell), designated overhaul
facilities and FAA approved TPE-331 overhaul facilities. New technical data and updates will be provided, as well as Q&A for attendees. Please come prepared to ask questions and learn all you can. Moderator: Bruce Hubler
Monday, Dec. 6 4:30 - 6 p.m. PT6 Session
An industry panel comprised of representatives from Pratt & Whitney Canada, and P&WC designated overhaul facilities, along with FAA approved PT6 overhaul facilities. New technical data and updates will be provided, as well as a Q&A for attendees. Please come with your PT6 questions!. Moderator: Covington Aircraft Engines
Panelists: • Airforce Turbines Service, Wayne Butler • Covington Aircraft, Robert Craymer • Pratt & Whitney Canada, Mathieu Renaud • Prime Turbines, John Waldrop • Standard Aero, Wendel Lambert
SATLOC Innovations Session
Transland/Satloc is creating a new experience for ag pilots throughout the world. Innovations coupled with current technology allow ag pilots new and old to complete their job with the most confidence that they are using the most complete GPS guidance experience in the market. Speakers: Alan Haigood
“Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session
If you’ve been in the industry less than five years, grab a seat at the table for the “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session, a fast-paced orientation session that provides new and prospective ag pilots with a quick 360-degree overview of what’s required and what it takes to work as a pilot in the agricultural aviation industry. A series of quick-hitting speed mentoring rounds will be led by experienced operators and pilots, insurance representatives and ag school representatives. This is your chance to pose questions to industry experts in a smaller group setting than Compaass Rose. Sponsored by Davidson Solid Rock Insurance
Wednesday, Dec. 8 8 - 9:30 a.m. Helicopter Session
The subjects for the helicopter session roundtable will be brought up by attendees! The person with the answer to your question may be sitting two chairs away from you! Moderator: Jeff Reabe, Reabe Aircraft Improvement
Thrush Aircraft Class
Where Danger Lives. An Analysis of 10+ Years of Accident Data Speaker: John Graber
CapstanAG Session: CapstanAG SwathPRO Application System
SwathPRO by CapstanAG - “On the Fly” nozzle control system review & update.
Speakers & Panelists: • Jeff Hemeyer & Adam Madison, CapstanAG • Anthonie York, Air Tractor • Panel of SwathPRO Pilots
Chem-Man Online Mapping and Billing Session
Chem-Man Online offers a complete solution for ag operations from mapping/scheduling a job to transferring it to an invoice. There is an easy GPS interface allowing you to download your GPS files and then upload your log files. Multiple reports are great for bookkeeping and operations management, wireless GPS interface, inventory tracking, chemical database, weather importing and customer notifications are just a few things Chem-Man offers. ChemMan’s development team is continually offering new features to make your life easier and more compliant. Speaker: Regina Farmer
Wednesday, Dec. 8 9 - 11 a.m. Relationship Drift Session
The Athena presenters and PAASS presenters are coming together for the NAAREF Relationship Drift Session, which will look at how personal relationships affect pilot decision making and safety. Men and women should attend this session together, including couples and office crew. This is similar in format to the popular Compaass Rose program, but instead of better facilitating relations between inexperienced pilots and more experienced operators, the new session is designed to facilitate relations between operators/pilots and their spouses or significant others and office crew. Get there early to snag a seat! All are invited! Sponsored by Chuck Holzwarth Flying Service.
Wednesday, Dec. 8 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. BASF Session
Introducing BASF’s latest innovation in wheat: Sphaerex™ Fungicide
Sphaerex fungicide combines two of the most effective active ingredients for head scab control and DON reduction in wheat. With excellent head scab control and best-in-class DON reduction, Sphaerex fungicide ensures high yields and the best quality at the grain elevator. This education session will review application specifics and product performance details to prepare attendees for the 2022 season. Speaker: Kimberley Whitley Tutor, BASF
Hartzell Propeller Session: Beta Inflight – Why It’s Dangerous
Using Beta inflight can have disastrous consequences. Under certain conditions it can result in a dangerous and irreversible situation at low speed and/or low altitude. I’ll discuss how and why this can happen, the reasons why it’s prohibited in most airplanes, and hopefully dispel misconceptions about the beta system. Speaker: Les Doud
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Session: Night Vision Ops – Getting your Ag Aircraft Ready to Rock n’ Roll
In this 30-minute session, ASU will be presenting the fundamentals of launching a safe and successful agricultural night vision program. The session will provide an overview of aircraft lighting modification considerations as well as night vision goggles and pilot training requirements. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about their specific aircraft and equipment and speak to an experienced ag pilot that is flying with NVGs. They will also learn how night vision can dramatically improve the safety of their agricultural operations. Speaker: Kip McDermott
Leading Edge Associates Session: Applications from Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and a manned fixedwing aerial aircraft in alfalfa insect pest control: Efficacy, residues, and spray distribution quality
Control of summer worms is critical in commercial alfalfa production as they reduce both forage yield and quality. Aerial application is typical in this flood irrigated crop as it is time efficient and allows more scheduling flexibility; therefore, insecticides are registered for aerial application. The insecticide chlorantraniliprole can be effective at low application volumes. This study investigated and compared efficacy and spray deposition from a multi-rotor unmanned aircraft system and conventional manned fixed-wing aircraft in two commercial alfalfa production systems. Speaker: Bill Reynolds (Note: This research was completed with Dr. Xuan Li from FMC products as well as agricultural and aerial application researcher Dr. Ken Giles.)
Wednesday, Dec. 8 4 - 5:30 p.m.
DynaNav Session: Presentation and Discussion on Flow Control Management for both Liquid and Dry
Flow Control Management for both Liquid and Dry, an essential for the Aerial Applicator. Learn and discuss about all aspects of the control and management of liquid and dry application in both fixed wing and rotary wing. This include discussions of Pumps, Valves, Gates, booms and flow detection. Speaker: Reg Moen
Storm Aeronautics Session: Safety Advancements in Ag Aviation
Jared will be speaking on safety in ag aviation highlighting the Storm Cutters and Storm Shield as well as other projects that they are working on. Speaker: Jared Storm
Turbine Conversions & Zanoni Equipamentos Session: Expanding the use of atomizers in your business - status, challenges and perspectives of atomizers in aerial pesticide applications.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from an experienced international agronomist about using atomizers in applications on row crops and the success they are experiencing in Brazil and how it can benefit the US Ag Aviation industry. Speaker: Henrique BN Campos, SABRi & São Paulo State University, Brazil
Thursday, Dec. 9 8:45 - 10:15 a.m. Thrush Aircraft Session
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Air Tractor Session
Hirsch reviews 2021 aircraft production numbers, new manufacturing improvements and initiatives for continuous product quality advancements. Other topics include new products, aircraft developments, customer support, and service letters. Speaker: Jim Hirsch
1:15 - 2:45 p.m. NAAREF Safety Session
The 2021 NAAREF Safety Session will feature a brand-new video on how to turn smart, educating aerial applicators how to make safe, coordinated turns while conducting aerial applications. The video includes a segment featuring former NASA Astronaut Mike Mullane talking about normalization of deviance and how it can lead an ag pilot to begin and then continue to make unsafe turns. Those of you who attended the 2016 Ag Aviation Expo in Long Beach, California will remember Mike as the kickoff breakfast speaker. The new video also includes a discussion between Mike Rhodes, chief pilot at Air Tractor, and Steve Gustafson a veteran ag pilot from Tallulah Louisiana. The two pilots talk about how to make safe ag turns and the dangers of turning and flying aggressively. To help visualize the various topics Mike and Steve cover, there is in-air footage of Steve in his T-6 demonstrating improper turns and what happens to the aircraft. The video will be followed by a discussion among members of the audience and PAASS presenters about the material presented. Don’t miss the 2021 NAAREF safety session – it’s a great opportunity to improve your ag turning skills and fly safe. Sponsored by AssuredPartners Aerospace
