WELCOME
There are many great reasons to visit the Conference FEB 22-24 – Friday’s NW Aviation Career Forum; Saturday & Sunday’s aviation seminars; and a host of familiar and
Jamelle R. Garcia
Executive Director WA Aviation Assoc. (WAA)
new exhibitors and static displays. With a spectrum of aviation businesses and groups represented, this event embodies an unparalleled collaboration of the brightest minds in the aviation industry and academia.
The annual conference is the Northwest’s premier aviation event. This year welcomes another record-breaking event with three full days of seminars and exhibitors from all over the nation. I hope you will take advantage of every opportunity to expand your knowledge by attending the variety of sessions with leading professionals in their respective fields. Mingle among the wide range of amazing exhibitors as they share expertise, guidance and enthusiasm. I would like to thank our volunteers, all of whom have worked tirelessly on this conference. Special gratitude goes out to Rachel Hansen and crew, now in their 19th year of 36 years of the conference.
Thank you to the conference Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze financial supporters.
Welcome Bronze Sponsors: CiES Corp, Jetprop Partnerships (Be-Lifted.com), Aviation Technical Services; and NBAA/ PNBAA. We are pleased to welcome Bogert Aviation as the refreshment sponsor of the event.
Thank you Platinum Level sponsors, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and Mesa Airlines. Your continued support is integral to the event’s success.
Thank you to Spencer Aircraft for once again coordinating a door to door shuttle from Pierce County Airport for fly-in attendees.Thank you to our participants, exhibitors, and attendees, who continue to support this show. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 36th Annual NW Aviation Conference and Trade Show, February 22-23, 2019.
We also thank AOPA and the Air Safety Institute for their excellent speakers. Thank you for the support of Silver level sponsors: Spencer Aircraft, Aviation Supplies and Academics, Aircraft Spruce, and Pacific Coast Avionics. Thank you Bronze supporters – ACF50 (Lear Chemical), Avemco, King County Airport & Boeing Field, Wings Financial Credit Union, Wipaire, General Aviation News, and Trade-A-Plane.
Please enjoy the conference and all it has to offer.
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2019 Speakers 2019 SCHEDULE SEATTTLE WORLD CRUISER AIM HIGH STEM aviation programs in high schools 24 Conference MAP 26 Exhibitor DIRECTORY 35 NW Aviation Career FORUM 37 Annual NW Regional Aviation MAINTENANCE COMPETITION 39 Maintenance IA SEMINARS 42 Rusty Pilots Seminar
COVER: Credit: cover photo by Jim Larsen
THE SEATTLE WORLD CRUISER PROJECT We welcome Bob Dempster and his team of volunteers back to the 2019 Conference as they prepare for their April 2019 recreation of the historic 1924 flight. Visit them in booth #603-604 to learn more about the adventure! Story on page 15.
This event is produced by the Washington Aviation Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting aviation business in the Northwest.
HOURS Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission $5 | Kids 17 & under always FREE Parking is FREE in the Blue Lot on Meridian Street.
Showplex | Washington State Fair and Events Center, Puyallup WA Driving, lodging & fly-in details on page 24-25
PROGRAM PRODUCTION:
Rachel Hansen, rachel@nwevent.org | 360-427-5599 4
The NORTHWEST AVIATION CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW has been an integral part of aviation in the Northwest for 36 years! This event brings pilots, mechanics, aircraft owners and their families together for two days of seminars and presentations as well as over 400 exhibits. If you have an interest in aviation, you will get all your questions answered! QUESTIONS? Call 866-922-7469
Details? www.washington-aviation.org | Current updates & giveaways: facebook.com/aviationshow
