Paine
Joshua W. Marcy, A.A.E. 425-388-5100 joshua.marcy@snoco.org
Snohomish
Terry Ryan 425-327-3648 terry.ryan@snoco.org
Welcome to the Show
JAMELLE GARCIA
Executive Director Washington Aviation Association
Welcome to the Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show! On behalf of the Washington Aviation Association, I would like to extend a warm welcome to each of you attending our aviation conference.
We are thrilled to have you join us for a dynamic gathering of aviation enthusiasts, innovators, and inspirational leaders. This year, we are honored to “Welcome Aboard”
Darren Pleasance, AOPA’s sixth president and chief executive, as a keynote speaker. Pleasance has over 8,000 hours in more than 80 different types of aircraft.
Over the two days, Rachel has curated an engaging lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and presentations that will inspire and spark curiosity about exploring new ideas and building connections that can last a lifetime.
As you navigate the conference, the schedule is packed with insightful sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to broaden your horizons and foster collaboration.
We encourage you to actively participate, ask questions, and maximize this unique opportunity. We are so grateful for the ongoing support and generosity of our sponsors, speakers, vendors, and volunteers.
Your presence is vital to making this event a resounding success.
HOURS
FEB 22 | Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
FEB 23 | Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ADMISSION $10/day, kids under 17 FREE Purchase 2 day ATTENDEE Lanyard – $15/ order online and pick up at Will Call. WASHINGTONAVIATION.ORG
Parking FREE in the BLUE LOT Showplex, Washington State Fair and Events Center
PROGRAM PRODUCTION: Rachel Hansen, rachel@nwevent.org | 360-427-5599 | Cover Photo Credit: John Hansen
Directions
From the South on I-5 – I-5 North, exit at Hwy 512, #127; 8 miles to the exit marked 9th St. SW. Left, follow signs to Fair. FREE parking in the Blue Lot.
From the North on I-5 – I-5 South, exit #135; first stop light turn right to Pioneer Way E; 5.2 miles to 72nd St. E. Left, 1.9 miles to 5th St. SW. Right to 5th St. SW and follow signs to Fair.
Conference Schedule HIGHLIGHTS
Rachel Hansen, Event Coordinator WASHINGTON AVIATION ASSOCIATION
We are excited to be able to offer a brand new line up of interesting, relevant, and dare I say, VERY IMPORTANT, aviation content as part of the 2025 speaker schedule. In fact, if you like aviation, there is likely something for everyone from the student pilot to seasoned aviators hoping to refresh their skills.
Our speakers are pretty wonderful. Not only are they easy to work with, accommodating to a fault, but also, just think about the dedication to the industry! These annual presenters volunteering time, educational spirit and dedication to the safety and prosperity of the industry are integral to the success of this event. Thank you.
This year every gathering space is filled for every hour of the event hosting aviation topics from airplane maintenance to spin training. While we will miss a few of he regulars due to scheduling conflicts (they’ll be back next year , they promised), we are especially honored to welcome some new speakers at the event.
This will be the first time for presenter, Jolie Lucas. A pilot/psychologist from San Luis Obispo, CA, she is on the speaker track at all the big shows, this will be her first time presenting in Puyallup.
We’re also pleased to welcome Sammy Karmaniolos who is the supervisor at JFK Airport Tower. According to JJ Greenway, she’s a very good presenter, and she has a lot of pertinent info in her presentations. She brings a lot to the table as far as VFR operations in Class Bravo airspace, a hot-button issue for pilots at the NW show.
Know any kids that have an interest in aviation? Hoping to advance your career in the field? If you know someone (high school. college or career change) who could benefit from insider straight talk on what the best path is for a successful career in aviation, tell them about the Northwest Aviation Career Forum sessions.
Coordinated by John Swedburg, Professor Emeritus at Big Bend Community College and long time supporter of the Northwest Aviation Conference, these sessions use conference resources to present a dialogue-based career workshop Saturday and Sunday.
2025 Speaker Line up
BRUCE WILLIAMS
SAT, FEB 22 @ 10:30 AM | KEYNOTE
Mastering Your New Avionics: Techniques to help you learn and stay ahead of glass and hybrid panels.
SUN, FEB 23 @ 11:30 AM | KEYNOTE
Sipping Information from the Right Glass: Customizing your panel and EFB displays.
Aviation Author Bruce Williams (CFII, FAASTeam) is the owner of BruceAir, LLC, an aviation consulting, training, and pilot-services company based in Seattle. A pilot since the early 1970s, and he is a certified flight instructor and FAASTeam representative. Today, Bruce focuses on training in technically advanced aircraft, the Beechcraft Bonanza series, and stall/spin/upset recovery courses in aerobatic aircraft. During a 15-year career at Microsoft, Bruce worked on six versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator. In the 1980s, he edited the Western Flyer (now the General Aviation News). Bruce is also the author of two books about using PC-based simulation to complement flight training, plus many features on a variety of topics for aviation-focused periodicals. Bruce publishes an aviation blog at BruceAir.
Bruce Williams is a regular speaker at the Northwest Aviation Conference and we value his committment to the event and our attendees.
TOM ROGERS
SAT, FEB 22 @ 10:30 AM | PIONEER SUN, FEB 23 @ 11:30 AM | PIONEER
Non-Towered Airport Operations
Much has changed in recently regarding non-towered airport operations. Discussion on current regulations and practices, and review the non-towered pattern, including entries, exits, and right of way. Tom will wrap it up with his suggestions for keeping safe in a busy pattern.
Tom is a retired Alaska Airlines Captain and Retired AF F-15 Four-ship flight lead and instructor. Currently Tom teaches tailwheel instruction, CFI candidate spin training, Upset Prevention and Recovery training and a basic aerobatic course at Olde Thyme Aviation, Bremerton. He is also a skilled Stearman Waco Bi-plane. and AT-6 pilot. as well being a National Association of Flight Instructors Master CFI, recipient of the Wright Brothers Master Pilot award, and an FAA Safety Team Representative.
JOHN SWEDBURG
John Swedburg has been an active flight instructor since 1974. In 2014 he retired from full time flight instruction at the commercial pilot flight training program at Big Bend Community College. John continues to share his love of aviation and teaching at various education events
including managing and presenting at the Northwest Aviation Career Forum each year. John holds an ATP SMEL, a Commercial SES; CFI-ASME&I, A&IGI; and 107 Remote Pilot. He has over 16,000 hours of instruction given, and has taught in 58 FIRCs in the Seattle area. His aviation career has included responsibilities as a flight instructor, ground instructor, chief flight instructor, Aviation Division Chairman, Airman Certification Representative, Aviation Safety Counselor, and FAASTeam representative.
Swedburg is the pivotal force behind the success of the Aviation Career Forum at the NWAC. John is pasionate about teaching and sharing access to aviation careers to all. Along with his Weight and Balance seminars each afternoon, Swedburg will be leading the student career workshop each day in which he makes himself readily accessible to students and educators. Thank you, John!
SAT, FEB 22 @ 9:30 AM | SOUTH FOYER SUN, FEB 23 @ 10:30 AM | SOUTH FOYER
Introduction to Aviation Career Interactive workshop overview of aviation, careers, piloting and paths to aviation.
SAT @ 4:30 PM | SUN @ 2:30 PM
Practical importance of Weight and Balance
TREVOR MOODY
Trevor Moody has been a Command Pilot with Angel Flight West since 2014. He received his private pilot certificate in 2008 and since then has gone on to get his instrument rating, commercial single and multiengine, and advanced ground instructor certificates.The focus of his seminar (along with Ricardo Lagos) will be to provide an overview of volunteer flying with Angel Flight West. The Pacific Northwest is a particularly busy region for Angel Flight West in part due to major healthcare facilities in Seattle.
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Keynote Presentations
JOLIE LUCAS
Jolie Lucas learned to fly in the Pacific Northwest and now makes her home on the Central Coast of California with her mini-Golden, Mooney. Jolie is a Mooney owner, licensed psychotherapist, and instrument-rated commercial pilot. Jolie is a nationally-known aviation speaker, educator, and aviation writer. Jolie has been a practicing licensed psychotherapist for 33 years. She co-founded Right Seat Ready! companion safety seminar and founded Pilot Plus One weekend safety seminar. She is the Vice President of the California Pilots Association. She is the 2010 AOPA Joseph Crotti Award recipient for GA Advocacy.
CECILIA ARAGON
Presentation
INTO THE ALLIGATOR’S MOUTH
Psychology of Personal Flight Minimums Learn about the psychology of decision-making and developing personal guidelines for your flying. Lucas created safety seminar after interviewing thirteen pilots from 250 hours to 25,000 hours, reviewing how they developed personal flight guides in the airplane. This fast paced, multimedia presentationincludes door prizes from Lightspeed Aviation, King Schools, LIFT Aviation, Pilot Safety.Org, Avemco, METAR Maps, and Flying Eyes Optics. Come join the discussion and add a level of comfort and safety to your flying.
Aragon is an award-winning author, airshow pilot, and the first Latina to earn the rank of Full Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Washington in its 100-year history. She’s worked with Nobel Prize winners and has taught astronauts to fly. Her innovative research, and a stint at NASA designing software for Mars missions, led President Obama to call her “one of the top scientists and engineers in the country.”
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PILOT SAFETY GENERAL AVIATION
The first Latina pilot on the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Team, representing her country at the Olympics of aviation, the World Aerobatic Championships
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In addition to her love of math and science, she’s passionate about helping others face their own fears and challenges to achieve their goals.
Her award-winning memoir, Flying Free (2020), shares her journey of breaking past her own fears to become a champion aerobatic pilot. It debuted on five bestseller lists and is a TODAY Show and Hip Latina Recommended Read.
Her 2019 book, Writers in the Secret Garden, takes a close look at the fascinating world of fanfiction to explore how young people express themselves. Her latest book, Human-Centered Data Science (2022), is an accessible guide to best practices for addressing bias and inequality in data science and artificial intelligence.
Presentation
DANCING WITH GRAVITY: Essential Spin Training Skills
ARAGON | FEB 23 @ 2:30 PM | KEYNOTE
This presentation explores the critical elements of aircraft spin training, combining aerodynamic theory with practical recovery techniques. We’ll examine the physics behind spin development, including the roles of yaw, angle of attack, and asymmetric lift distribution.
Participants will learn to identify the four stages of a spin and understand the differences between incipient, accelerated, and flat spins. Through analysis of case studies, we’ll demonstrate proven recovery methods and common pitfalls to avoid. Special emphasis will be placed on recognition and prevention strategies, ensuring pilots develop both the knowledge and confidence to handle these challenging flight regimes safely.
DARREN PLEASANCE
Darren Pleasance is president and chief executive officer of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)—the largest aviation community in the world representing hundreds of thousands of pilots.
Pleasance has over 8,000 flight hours in more than 80 different types of aircraft ranging from simple trainers to business jets to vintage warbirds, including a P-51 Mustang. Early in his career he flew as a corporate pilot, working for celebrities such as John Travolta before going on to fly charters in the Alaskan bush.
He left professional aviation to pursue a career in business, but he never stopped flying. Today he owns and operates a Piper Meridian, a Vans RV-6, and a SeaRey floatplane while keeping currency as a certificated flight instructor.
Prior to joining AOPA this year, he led Cisco’s Acceleration Center. Prior to Cisco, he led global acquisitions for Google and served as a partner in consulting firm McKinsey & Co.’s high tech sector and marketing and sales practice. Throughout this, Pleasance has remained active in aviation, serving for many years on the board of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
Pleasance holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
AOPA Pilot Town Hall
SAT, FEB 22 @ 1:00 PM | KEYNOTE STAGE
Meet Darren Pleasance, the new president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association. Darren will provide an update on the current trends and issues facing general aviation in the region and across the country, including airport issues, the transition to unleaded fuel, and what a changing political landscape could mean for GA.
MIKE KLOTCH
CEO and Chief Instructor Pilot for Specialized Aero Works, Mike teaches UPRT, aerobatics & formations flying. A Master CFI - Aerobatic (MCFI-A), Klotch is a former Marine Corps F/A18 pilot, combat veteran, and school trained Aviation Safety Officer (Naval Postgraduate School). Mike is also a test pilot and instructor for Epic Aircraft, a two-time NAFI Master CFI/CFII/MEI and an FAA Safety Team Representative. Mike has a Bachelors of Science degree from Oregon State University.
WAYNE MCGHEE
An instrument rated private pilot, Wayne is the Northwest Regional Sales Manager for Garmin with decades of experience working for avionics manufacturers. Wayne is an annual speaker at the NW Aviation Conference and an authority on updates on avionics. McGhee speaks at 9:30 AM SAT.
KARLENE PETITT
Karlene Petitt is an international airline pilot, retired Delta Captain, author, pilot advocate and aviation safety subject matter expert, who lives in Seattle Washington with her husband. She holds two masters degrees, and a PHD in Aviation Safety from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Her research identified concerns with safety culture and pilot training worldwide which is impacting pilot performance and operational safety.
Karlene is type rated: in B747-400, 747-200, 777, 767, 757, 737, 727, A350, A330. Karlene will be speaking Saturday at 3:30 PM but you can catch her all weekend long and get signed copies of her books at Booths #124125 near the front of the hall.
It’s Time to Write your Story!
FEB 22 @ 3:30 PM | Pioneer Room
You’ve lived a life worth sharing, now it’s time to put your adventures into words. Aviation author, Karlene Petitt is a retired airline captain who holds eight type ratings and multiple degrees to include a PhD. She has written children’s books, motivation/inspiration, a series of aviation thrillers based on more truth than fiction and has authored non-fiction works to include aviation safety and a legal book. As a student of writing and publishing, she will share her knowledge and experiences, as well as answer all your questions on how to start, what to write, how to put your story on paper, distinguish the difference between genres, and answer your publishing questions. Writing is the best therapy for whatever haunts you and leaves a legacy to your life. It’s time to start. You will also learn how to win a Mitsubishi Spider Eclipse in her giveaway.
PHILIP MANDEL
Mandel had no idea flying could be affordable for someone with an average income, or possible for someone with an IQ under 200 –until he met a pilot, just a “regular guy” with an average job, who flew for fun and owned a Mooney. The very next day, Phil drove to his local flight school and signed up for lessons. The bug bit so deeply that sometimes he went for two or even three flight lessons per day! That was back in 1981. He earned his Private Pilot certificate, followed by an Instrument rating, Commercial Pilot certificate, CFI, CFI-I, and MEI certificates. Through the years he has owned nine different airplanes. Now a “recovering engineer,” Phil is an independent flight instructor based in the Portland, Oregon area.
Checklists: So Basic Yet So Misused
Mandel | FEB 22 @ 9:30 AM | Keynote Stage Checklist, schmecklist, what’s the big deal? Read, Execute, Move On. Not so fast, grasshopper. Accident data reveals that during the period 1983-1993, some 279 aircraft accidents occurred in which a checklist was improperly used or not used at all. A review of NASA ASRS checklistrelated reports for 2003 suggests that many of the same errors identified by the FAA and NTSB continue to be reported. Let’s do better!
PILOT SAFETY
Power Loss at 300 Feet
Mandel | FEB 22 @ 1 PM | Heritage Room Philip and his primary student lost all engine oil and experienced significant power loss at 300 feet AGL over Vancouver, WA, off Pearson Field (KVUO) in 2019. With the help of dashcam video that captured the event, Philip will share lessons learned from the scariest two minutes of his life. He says he did more things wrong than right, yet still managed to nurse the Beech Musketeer back to the field and land opposite direction without bending anything.
10 Ways To Be 10 Times Safer
Mandel | FEB 22 @ 3:30 PM | Heritage Room
This seminar will review ten common ways pilots get themselves in trouble and systematically discuss what we can do to mitigate each of those risks. It will make you think, it will make you humble, and it will make you modest.
BILL MCGLYNN
Bill McGlynn has been a part of the RAF since 2010 and President since 2018. He retired from a career in the computer industry in 2013, where he worked for Hewlett-Packard for 24 years. He became a pilot in 1995 and currently flies a backcountry 182. He and his wife Julie live in Leavenworth, where they enjoy being near their grandkids.
Saving Special Places
SAT, FEB 22 @ 2:15 PM | Pioneer Room
Bill will be speaking on Saving Special Places with the Recreational Aviation Foundation. The nonprofit Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) preserves, improves and creates airstrips for recreational access. Learn about the RAF’s recent efforts to preserve special places across the US, including work to reopen Cypress Island airstrip.
CURT SCOTT
Curt Scott has 60 plus years and 5000 plus flight hours flying and holds CP, CFI, AGI & ATC Ratings. Curt flew Air Force C130 and MC 130 and T29D aircraft and was an instructor pilot in advanced jet phase of AF UPT, and is a former member of Green River College Aviation Department. A long time member of the Aviation Career Education Service, which has taught over 20,000 students about the basics of aviation, Curt has owned a Cessna Cardinal for 10 years
Scott is a former Air Force air traffic controller and was Chief of ATC Operations at Holloman AFB and Mt Home AFB. He is a current member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Washington Pilot’s Association and West Sound Pilot’s Association.
SHAWN PRATT
Shawn Pratt grew up in Sitka where he got his first taste of the freedom of general aviation. Shawn has flown in and around the Appalachian, Rocky, Cascade, Olympic, and Sierra mountains, as well as Alaska. Shawn has additionally flown a number of small aircraft across the country through challenging terrain and weather conditions developing his passion for mountain flight. Shawn is the Director of Operations/ Chief Pilot at Safety in Motion Flight Center. He holds ATP, CFI Gold Seal, and AGI certificates, manages two flight schools and FBOs, and additionally working as a charter and corporate pilot.
Visit with Shawn and Safety in Motion Flight Center in booths 117-118 during the Conference.
SAMANTHA KARMANIOLOS
Samantha’s aviation career began with Delta Airlines in 1996, where she worked as a gate agent for six years. In 2002, she transitioned to the FAA, providing air traffic control at New York Approach. After a brief assignment at Long Island MacArthur Airport, she moved to JFK Tower, where she has worked as both a controller and, since 2010, a supervisor. A passionate language enthusiast, Samantha is fluent in five languages and holds certification as a United Nations translator. Her multilingual abilities, combined with her role at a major international airport, often lead her to hop on a plane at a moment’s notice to explore new corners of the world.
Presentation
ITS NEVER A BORING DAY AT JFK TOWER
Tips & Tricks for VFR Ops at Busy Airports
SAT, FEB 22 @ 3:30 PM | KEYNOTE & SUN, FEB 23 @ 1:00 PM
Have you ever been intrigued by the operations of some of the world’s busiest airports? While most of us may never fly through these high-traffic airspaces, there are valuable lessons we can apply to improve safety and efficiency in the airspace we navigate. In this presentation, participants will hear a description of a typical day at JFK International and leave with techniques to use in all Class B and C airspace.
STEVE BATEMAN
Bateman is a long-time pilot and instructor. As well as being a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI), Ground Instructor (AGI/IGI), and Light Sport Repairmen (LSRM-A), Steve holds a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering, is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Originally from the UK, Steve has lived, worked and flown in England, California, Canada, Nebraska, Maryland and now Oregon. Steve spent most of his high-tech career in Silicon Valley, California, and is now focused full time on aviation in Oregon. Steve is Vice President of the Oregon Pilots Association, an FAA Safety Team Lead Representative and WINGSPro, a member of the National Association of Flight Instructors, a member of the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association, and member of the Experimental Aircraft Association.
2025 Presentations
Get My Drift? Understanding and Mastering Crosswind Operations
SATURDAY, FEB 22 @ 3:30 PM | PIONEER ROOM
When conducting a couple of recent flight reviews, one with an experienced pilot, the other with a first time flight, some serious flaws in airmanship, knowledge and risk management were uncovered that required some focused training to correct. We’ll start by reviewing, on the ground, the ability of the plane and the pilot in order to establish some solid decisionmaking tools, and will then refine the techniques and control inputs for successful crosswind operations. Seminar includes interactive scenarios to keep you on your decision-making on your toes.
The Art of Flying a Tailwheel Aeroplane
SUNDAY, FEB 23 @ 10:15 PM | KEYNOTE
Conventional in name only, tailwheel aircraft open up some wonderful new opportunities for pilots who take the time to really understand what makes them different from the nowadays more prevalent nose wheel alternatives. The term “transition training” takes on a new meaning when moving from the relative comfort of your Cessna 172 or Piper Cherokee, to something with a wheel or skid on the tail, but don’t let that put you off. Obtaining your tailwheel endorsement and then striving for proficiency will really sharpen your knowledge of aerodynamics, as well as fine-tune your airmanship, so give it a try! Warning: Attending this tailwheel ground school session will change your flying aspirations, for the better!
JONATHAN “JJ” GREENWAY
Jonathan “JJ” Greenway began learning to fly at Boeing Field in Seattle at age 15 in the mid ‘70s. He progressed through his primary flight training and began his professional career as a CFI in the Seattle area. His first flying job was a corporate/industrial position in a twin-engine turboprop in the Western and South Pacific based in Guam. He progressed on to American Airlines where he had an illustrious career flying Boeing and McDonnell Douglas jets. In 2003, he moved on to flying corporate jets, a position he continues in today flying Dassault Falcon jets out of the Washington,
D.C. area in worldwide operations. He owns a Decathlon and enjoys providing tailwheel and light aerobatic instruction in his spare time. He just cleared 17,125 hours in his logbook.
RICHARD KENNINGTON
Richard Kennington knew he wanted to be an Air Traffic Controller since he toured a tower at the age of eight. As he waited to get into ATC school, he earned his private pilot certificate and worked as a dispatcher for a flight school. While in school, he took a job as the Assistant to the Airport Manager at a small regional airport.
In 1999, Richard joined the FAA and currently works at Portland Tower. In addition to working air traffic, he develops the recurrent train-
ing courses for all controllers nationwide. With whatever free time is left over, he referees high school sports.
Pilot vs Controller: Let’s Settle This Once & For All”
SAT, FEB 22 @ 11:45 AM | Keynote Stage SUN, FEB 23 @ 11:30 AM | Founders Room
Richard Kennington and JJ Greenway discuss accidents that didn’t happen (but nearly did) in the Pacific Northwest. These two opposite personalities delve into underlying issues that cause misunderstanding between pilots & controllers.
PILOT SAFETY
2025 NW AVIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULE -
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Limited seating in this VFR Pilot refresher clinic. There is no additional charge to attend but we encourage you to register online to be assured a seat at this emcompassing workshop! 9:30 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 11:45 AM
Introduction to Aviation Careers
John Swedburg An engaging
Pilot Refresher Workshop
VFR Flying Overview
Curt Scott, Scott Consulting/Scott Aviation, pilot, former Professor of Aviation, Green River College
Feeling like your flying skills could use a refresher? Veteran pilot, Curt Scott will help you brush off the dust! With over 5000 hours teaching flying and flying in the Northwest, Curt presents a fast-paced dynamic presentation on VFR flying basics, including weather, charts, airport approach, landing, checklists and much more to make you a more confident pilot.
Scott has 30 plus years working in Aviation, with special focus on developing and delivering education programs for the Aviation Community covering Operations, Logistics, Planning, Reorganization and Training. Specially experienced working with international groups of people, international companies and organizations and agencies in countries outside the US.
reasons and sometimes it is to their own detriment. During this presentation, we will explore how you can operate more efficiently in controlled airspace, how to avoid potential problems, and insider knowledge to make ATC less of a mystery.
The Immense value of Upset Recovery Training (UPRT) Michael Kloch, Specialized Aero Works Mike discusses what UPRT is, providing accident statistics, upset causes, UPRT value for aircraft builders, and guidelines for maintaining control of your airplane.
Exploring the Fascinating World of
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CFI-G/ATP & Marlene Nelson, ATP & Glider Pilot. See page 25 for full seminar details
2:15 PM
A | South Foyer B | Pioneer D | Heritage E | North Foyer Keynote Area
Military Operations and the Civilian Aviator US Air Force’s Midair Collision Avoidance (MACA) Program
Saving Special Places Bill McGlynn, Recreational Aviation Foundation
Flight Testing your Home Built/kit Airplane, Tony Paradis, Paradis Aviation LLC
3:30 PM
How YOU can fly hundreds of miles - with no engine! Noel Wade, President, Seattle Glider Council, Jonathan Hart Cross country, competitions, and strategies. See page 25 for full seminar details
AOPA Pilot Town Hall Darren Pleasance, AOPA President and CEO
An update on the current trends and issues facing general aviation in the region and across the country, including airport issues, the transition to unleaded fuel, and what a changing political landscape could mean for GA.
INTO THE ALIGATOR’S MOUTH: Psychology of Personal Flight Minimums
Joile Lucas, Aviation Speaker, Pilot and Psychologist Learn about the psychology of decision-making and developing personal guidelines for your flying. Lucas created safety seminar after interviewing thirteen pilots from 250 hours to 25,000 hours, reviewing how they developed personal flight guides in the airplane.
B | Pioneer D | Heritage E | North Foyer Keynote Area
It’s Time to Write your Story!
Karlene Petitt, writer pilot. Details on page 12.
4:30 PM
10 Ways to be Ten Times Safer
Philip Mandel
Review 10 common ways pilots get themselves in trouble and discuss what to do to mitigate risks. Details page 13.
Soaring: an optimal and economical gateway to recreational and professional aviation
Brian Hart, CFI-G, Hood River Soaring See page 25
there are valuable lessons we can apply to improve safety and efficiency in the airspace we navigate.
B| Pioneer D | Heritage Keynote Area
Get My Drift? Understanding and Mastering Crosswind Operations
Steve Bateman
Full description and bio on page 15.
5:30 PM SHOW
CLOSE – SEE YOU SUNDAY @ 10:00 AM
Seattle TRACON Pilot Briefing
Seattle TRACON will be conducting a pilot briefing targeted to the local GA community based at RNT, S50, TIW, BFI, and the smaller airfields in between. The agenda includes a presentation from Controllers covering TRACON airspace, flight-following requests, air traffic hot spots, and Controller workload.
Practical importance of Weight and Balance
John Swedburg, Big Bend Community College When learning to fly, we are taught how to work the charts and the math to figure the weight and balance, but there is far too little information in the primary sources as to why this is important. John emphasizes “when we don’t understand the ‘why’, we then tend to devalue the need for the process.
2025 NW AVIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
10:00 AM TRADE SHOW OPENS Admission $10/person at the door | 17 and under FREE. Parking FREE, Blue Lot 10:15 AM
A | South B | Pioneer Founders D | Heritage
Introduction to Aviation Careers
John Swedburg
Its never a boring day at JFK Tower. Tips and Tricks for VFR Ops at busy airports.
Foyer Keynote Area
IA Seminar TBA D
An engaging journey for students, parents and “new to aviation” participants through an overview of how to get from point A to point B,C, D - no matter what your aviation dreams are! Hear first hand from folks involved in the industry and learn their “how I got there” stories. Attendees will leave this session with many questions answered and many more to ask. This session will give the resources to seek the right answers to design
Samantha Karmaniolos Supervisor, JFK Tower
There are valuable lessons we can apply to improve safety and efficiency in the airspace we navigate.
11:30 AM
A | south C | Founders Room
Pilot vs Controller: Let’s Settle This Once and For All” JJ Greenway & Richard Kennington, Air Traffic Controller, Portland Veteran Air Traffic Controller Richard Kennington and longtime airline/corporate/general aviation pilot, JJ Greenway discuss accidents that didn’t happen (but nearly did) in the Pacific Northwest. These two opposite personalities delve into underlying issues that cause misunderstanding between pilots and controllers
1:00 PM
PILOT REFRESHER WORKSHOP: VFR Flying Overview
Curt Scott, Scott Aviation
Feeling like your flying skills could use a refresher?
Veteran pilot, Curt Scott will help you brush off the dust!
Positive Rate Gear Up Flying amphibious seaplanes require pilots to adapt from a land plane approach to gear management to an amphibious seaplane centric set of best practices. This seminar is enlightening most pilots and crucial for those operating or considering operating amphibious seaplanes.
The Art of Flying a Tailwheel Aeroplane
Steve Bateman
Conventional in name only, tailwheel aircraft open up some wonderful new opportunities and adventures for pilots who take the time to really understand what makes them different from the nowadays more prevalent nose wheel alternatives. Obtaining your tailwheel endorsement and then striving for proficiency will really sharpen your knowledge of aerodynamics, as well as fine-tune your airmanship.
| Heritage B | Pioneer E | North Keynote
Non-Towered Airport Operations
Tom Rogers FAASTeam presentation –pattern, including entries, exits, and right of way.
Exploring the Fascinating World of Gliding - Brad Pattison, CFI-G/ATP & Marlene Nelson, ATP & Glider Pilot. See page 25 for full seminar details.
A | South C | Founders D | Heritage E | North Keynote Area
Seattle TRACON Pilot Briefing – Seattle TRACON Controllers
Seattle TRACON will discuss topics directed to the general aviation community, specifically flight following, traffic calls, initiating and cancelling IFR flight plans, and controller workload.
2:30 PM
Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) Michael Kloch, Chief Instructor Pilot, Specialized Aero Works
How to Avoid, Recognize, and Recover from Upsets”, followed by Q&A
With over 5000 hours teaching flying and flying in the Northwest, Curt presents a fast-paced dynamic presentation on VFR flying basics, including weather, charts, airport approach, landing, checklists and much more to make you a more confident pilot.
How YOU can fly hundreds of miles - with no engine!
Noel Wade, President, Seattle Glider Council, Jonathan Hart Cross country, competitions, and strategies. See page 25 for full seminar details.
Sipping Information from the Right Glass: Customizing your panel and EFB displays Modern electronic instruments and EFBs can provide you a wide array of information. This presentation will help you choose where to show key details, avoid duplication of basic data, and suggest how you can rearrange the information for different phases of flight both VFR and IFR.
INTO THE ALIGATOR’S MOUTH: Psychology of Personal Flight Minimums
Joile Lucas, Aviation Speaker, Pilot and Psychologist
Learn about the psychology of decision-making and developing personal guidelines for your flying. Lucas created safety seminar after interviewing thirteen pilots from 250 hours to 25,000 hours, reviewing how they developed personal flight guides in the airplane.
B | Pioneer C | Founders Room D | Heritage E | North Keynote Area
Getting the Most out of ATC Richard Kennington, Air Traffic Controller
You pay for the service, why not use it to your advantage? General aviation pilots often avoid utilizing ATC for many reasons and sometimes it is to their own detriment. During this presentation, we will explore how you can operate more efficiently in controlled airspace, how to avoid potential problems, and insider knowledge to make ATC less of a mystery.
The Ultimate Off Road Adventure: Flying Seaplanes Join Steve McCaughey “The Seaplane Guy”, Executive Director of the Seaplane Pilots Association for an informative and entertaining look at the wonderful world of seaplanes. This journey will educate you on how you can expand your horizons flying and enjoying the ultimate off road vehicle; seaplanes.
4:00 PM Show Close – See you next year!
Practical importance of Weight and Balance
John Swedburg, Big Bend Community College When learning to fly, we are taught how to work the charts and the math to figure the weight and balance, but there is far too little information in the primary sources as to why this is important. John emphasizes “when we don’t understand the ‘why’, we then tend to devalue the need for the process.
Schedule is subject to change without notice; visit website for updates, or call 866-922-7469 for info.
Saturday 9:00 - 5:30 PM Sunday 10:00 PM - 4:00 PM updated schedule online www.washingtonaviation.org
Soaring: an optimal and economical gateway to recreational and professional aviation
BrianHart, CFI-G, Hood River Soaring See page 25 for full seminar details.
Dancing with Gravity: Essential Spin Training Skills
This presentation explores the critical elements of aircraft spin training, combining aerodynamic theory with practical recovery techniques. We’ll examine the physics behind spin development, including the roles of yaw, angle of attack, and asymmetric lift distribution. Participants will learn to identify the four stages of a spin and understand the differences between incipient, accelerated, and flat spins. Through analysis of case studies, we’ll demonstrate proven recovery methods and common pitfalls to avoid. Special emphasis will be placed on recognition and prevention strategies, ensuring pilots develop both the knowledge and confidence to handle these challenging flight regimes safely.
Come visit us at the AOPA Booth (#610/611) and learn more about our exciting membership offers
2025 NORTHWEST AVIATION CONFERENCE
February 22–23, 2025 | Puyallup Fairgrounds, Puyallup, WA
SATURDAY | 2.22.25
AOPA Pilot Town Hall
1:00 pm | Keynote Area
Darren Pleasance, AOPA President and CEO
Meet Darren Pleasance, the new president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association. Darren will provide an update on the current trends and issues facing general aviation in the region and across the country, including airport issues, the transition to unleaded fuel, and what a changing political landscape could mean for GA. Open to ALL!
SUNDAY | 2.23.25
Come visit us at the AOPA Booth (#610/611) for updates on other potential AOPA presentations added to the schedule.
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Join AOPA today and gain access to a wealth of other helpful member benefits to get you off the ground and keep you flying safely and economically.
Learn about the Airport Support Network (ASN) Volunteer program and join our ranks to engage with, promote and protect your airport today! Go to aopa.org/asn or call (800) USA-AOPA
$10 Off Annual Membership
Sparked by aviation
2025 AVIATION CAREER FORUM INSPIRE FUTURES
This fall I had one of those experiences of clarity when it all makes sense. We’ve been hosting the career forum for 12 years now, and over the years it has had its ups and downs.
Back when Alaska Airlines was a sponsor and they and other major carriers were in the hiring mode, our event was the place to be if you were interested in the airlines. With over 500 pilot hopefuls one year were were able to tag on over 150 students from area high schools to attend the carrer forum sessions with them. It was like a giant mentorship program. Resumes in hand and kids in jeans and flying dreams being hatched in their minds.
Fast forward a decade later and we have a steady flow of students and pilot hopefuls, it hasn’t gotten back to the pre-COVID zenith, but slow and steady we build our reputaion and stay the course offering opprtunties for career hopefuls to network, find resources and
explore different paths to reach their goals.
Ten years is a long time. Long enough to build a career. last October I ran into one of those very students that was sparked by the NWAC Career Forum. There he met folks who guided him through the scholarship process and mentored him, got him flying, kept him connected and engaged. And that made it all worthwhile. We may not change the whole world but if we can help a few kids find their way to this amazing journey, we’ve made a difference.
If you know a student, or adult for that matter, who is interested in a career in aviation we want them to come check out the show.
Saturday, FEB 22
12TH ANNUAL NW AVIATION CAREER FORUM
Jobs, education, training & networking for students, career pilots,and maintenance.
SAT/SUN, FEB 22-23
SAT 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | SUN 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 2025 NORTHWEST CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
122,000 sf aircraft and displays, Vendor booths, 75+ hours of seminars. Tickets: 1 Day $10/ 2 Day $15 17 & Under FREE | FREE PARKING.
SAT, FEB 22 | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM REFRESHER CLINIC
IA MAINTENANCE SEMINARS
FAA maintenance renewal includes conference admission and certificate, register online at washingtonaviation.org, $35.
CAREER FORUM WORKSHOP
INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION
Saturday, February 22, 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM | South Foyer
Sunday, February 23, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM | South Foyer
John Swedburg, BBCC, Faculty Emeritus, leads an interactive workshop for students, parents and “new to aviation” participants through an overview of how to get from point A to point B,C, or D - no matter what your aviation dreams are! Hear first-hand from those in the industry and learn their “how I got there” stories. Attendees will leave session with questions answered and the resources to seek answers to design a career path in aviation.
If you yourself would benefit from the opportunity to network with colleges, aviation facilities and airlines or simply want to know what it takes to get your pilot’s licence. Come to the NW Aviation Conference and Trade Show. You will find an incredible welcoming community of pilots, educators and enthusiasts who will welcome you and encourage you on your journey to the skies.
INTRO TO AVIATION CAREER FORUM
The WAA is honored to once again host sessions and exhibits dedicated to aviation careers. Along with airlines, businesses, colleges and government agencies, this represents the cumulative efforts from all aspects of the industry.
“As an aviation non-profit, we are concerned about our industry’s future,” said Jamelle Garcia, Executive Director of the Washington Aviation Association, “hosting this event is an opportunity for new and experienced aviators, and provides resources to those who need to get to the next level.” The presentations are led by aviation operators and educators including airline, colleges faculty, training facilities and airports.
Introductory sessions serve the needs of high school groups and parent/student registrations – concurrently seminar tracks serve all experience levels –maintenance, military and airline – all encouraging participation and mentorship. There is one introductory workshop each day of the Conference.
This year the event again thanks John Swedburg, Big Bend Community College, as well as the team at Rainier Flight and Safety in Motion Flight Center who have offered up their instructional support for the Career Forum.
Glider seminars expand topics at the NW Aviation Conference
NWAC and Puget Sound Soaring will offer sailplane workshops both SAT and SUN at the 2025 Conference. These events are free to attend with $10 event admission.; The workshops require no preregistration.
1:00 PM, SAT, North Foyer
11:30 PM, SUN, North Foyer
EXPLORING THE FASCINATING WORLD OF GLIDING,
Brad Pattison, CFI-G/ATP & Marlene Nelson, ATP & Glider Pilot. (50 minutes)
This presentation will provide an indepth overview on entry to gliding and why you can become a better pilot by learning to fly gliders. We will highlight key topics including FAA requirements, various glider operations, local clubs and why soaring is such a blast! The sport of gliding combines the art of flying with an understanding of meteorology, making it both a scientific and adventurous pursuit.
2:15 PM, SAT, North Foyer
1:00 PM, SUN, North Foyer
HOW YOU CAN FLY HUNDREDS OF MILES - WITH NO ENGINE!
Noel Wade, Seattle Glider Council (50 minutes)
Glider pilots regularly stay aloft for several hours and cover hundreds of miles – all without an engine! Come see how regular everyday pilots achieve these exhilarating feats. This presentation will show you how we use the atmosphere to soar, why we do it, and how fun & rewarding it is to fly gliders cross-country! Noel Wade is a highly experienced glider pilot and teacher who’s set over a dozen aviation records, competed at the National & International level, and enjoys mentoring other pilots.
3:30 PM, SAT, North Foyer
2:30 PM, SUN, North Foyer
SOARING: AN OPTIMAL AND ECONOMICAL GATEWAY TO RECREATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL AVIATION
Brian Hart, Hood River Soaring (50 minutes)
Brian Hart, CFI-G and youth director at Hood River Soaring, along with a number of his young students, will share their experience and passion for soaring as a fun and economical gateway to powered recreational aviation as well as the most effective training for a future career in aviation. You will see how young pilots can solo in gliders as early as age 14, and how including a soaring education is a head start in aviation through developing superior knowledge, maturity, and stick-andrudder skills. It also will save you thousands of dollars on the way to a commercial power license!
IA Maintenance Renewal Seminars at the Aviation Conference
With great exhibitors each year the event has access to a wide knowledge base of industry talent. ALL sessions are hosted in the Founders Room. There are 8 eight available Saturday and one available from Eagle Fuel Cells Sunday.
Registered IA’s attending the seminars earn credits toward certificate renewal. Mechanics wishing to fulfill the full eight hour IA Renewal requirements in one day (Saturday FEB 25, 2023) must arrive for the 8:00 AM session. Check in and ID verification begins at 7:30 AM.
The seminars are free to attend for mechanics and aircraft owners without certificate. Should you wish to receive certificated FAA credit for attending, the cost is $35 and includes admission to the conference both days.
Certificated attendees may pre-register at washingtonaviation.org or by phone to 360-427-5599. IA’s must show picture identification at the time of registration and are required to have their registration cards stamped at the close of each hour attended. A certificate will be awarded at the close of eight hours.
SATURDAY February 22
8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | AIRCRAFT BATTERY TECHNOLOGY 2025
Dave Vega, Western Technical Sales Manager, Concorde Battery Corp.
Concorde presents the recommended methodologies for proper servicing, capacity testing, and charging your aircraft battery. The goal is to safely maximize battery life by with proper maintenances. Additional topics include; lead acid aircraft battery ratings, commissioning of lead acid aircraft batteries, cleaning & storage, installation eligibility and an overview of contemporary battery technologies in the marketplace. Vega brings decades of experience working with lead acid batteries, in both technical and customer support, working with MRO’s and repair stations. Dave has a 35 year aviation background in general aviation to business jet & rotorcraft markets. He began his aviation career at Standard Aero in 1982
9:00 AM | GENERAL AVIATION MUFFLER SYSTEMS, AN “EXHAUSTIVE” OVERVIEW
Jim Shafer, Power Flow Systems, Inc. Design, construction, and best practices for the maintenance and repair of traditional aircraft exhaust systems. Jim will also discuss the theory and design concepts of tuned exhaust systems for general aviation aircraft and how they can benefit both four and six cylinder aircraft engines equipped with either fixed pitch or constant speed propellers.
10:15 AM | V-BAND COUPLINGS, EXHAUST, TURBOCHARGERS AND MORE
Paul Gryko, Acorn Welding, a Hartzell Aerospace Welding Company
Explore the various customer options available. Hartzell Aerospace Welding offers over 1200 unique product approvals for General Aviation. He will go over some unique product offerings that customers may not be aware of.
11:30 AM | CORROSION
PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Mark Pearson, Lear Chemical Research Corporation
Technical presentation, covering effective corrosion control of aviation components using thin-film water displacement compounds. Mark Pearson is Technical Support Manager, repairman license since 2009, BA in Business
12:15 – 1:30 PM | Break
Please be sure to visit the exhibit hall during break.
1:30 PM |FUEL CELLS AND COMPONENTS IN UNLEADED FUEL
Kurt Hartwig, Eagle Fuel Cells
An overview of current and future fuels and their effects on fuel cells and other fuel system. Kurt is an FAA licensed technician with over 40 years of fuel cell repair and installation experience. He is currently the owner and General Manager for Eagle Fuel Cells an FAA and EASA Certified Repair Station and the owner of Storehouse LLC a TSO / PMA manufacturer.
2:30 PM | TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTAINING RSA FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS AND MSA CARBURETORS
Alan Jesmer, Tempest Aero Operation of mechanical RSA fuel injection systems
Maintaining and troubleshooting RSA fuel injection systems, operation of float carburetors and maintaining and troubleshooting MSA carburetors.
3:30 PM | TBD
Curt Cowley – FAASTEAM Portland FSDO
Curt Cowley has been with the FAA for 14 years. Curt began his aviation career as a US Army UH-1 Medevac Crew chief, AH-64 Maintenance Supervisor. He has 42 years of aviation maintenance experience, and has been a Private pilot since 1982. He owns and flies an Aeronca 7AC Champ, and Aeronca 15AC Sedan.
4:30 PM | BERINGER AERO
HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKE AND WHEELS
Billy James , Beringer Aero
James holds an Airframe and Powerplant technician certificate with IA rating and has over 35 years’ experience with a degree in Aviation Tech from Greenville Technical College. James has worked in the aircraft maintenance sector since 1987 and holds 5 jet school specialty certificates. He built nine experimental aircraft nd holds a current commercial pilot ASEL and private ASES with instrument rating and has tail dragger, jet and aerobatics endorsements.
James was an ultralight flight instructor for USUA with over 1,000 hours of instruction given. Has been flying since 1985 and has owned 4 aircraft with over 2500 hours of flight time.
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 23
FUEL CELL MAINTENANCE
Kurt Hartwig, Eagle Fuel Cells
Seaplane Pilots Grounded Hogs Gala keynotes with Martin Mars Pilots
pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and sponsors. The objective for this program is to increase aviation economic activity and enhance
The Washington Seaplane Pilots Association (WSPA) is once again hosting their annual Grounded Hogs Gala on Feb. 21, 2025, the evening before Northwest Aviation Conference, at Renton’s Museum of Flight’s T. A. Wilson Great Gallery.
This year’s keynote presentation, “Men on Mars,” features Martin Mars pilots Peter Killin and Rick Matthews of Coulson Aviation, who flew Martin Mars water bombers on firefighting missions for many years. The pilots will share stories from the cockpit, as well as an overview of the history of these legendary aircraft.
Initially constructed in the 1940s, the Martin Mars was the largest aircraft built by the US Government during World War II. The United States Navy operated the airplanes between California and the Hawaiian islands for 13 years in support of military operations in the South Pacific. After the war, FIFT purchased and converted the Mars airframe to water bombers in
1960, operating as aerial firefighting aircraft for 47 years in British Columbia – FIFT was nothing less than a visionary world-class aviation organization.
The Martin Mars was the largest water bomber in the world until 2006, operating for decades as a pair. During an aerial fire operation, a collective total of 14,400 USG (55,000 liters) of water would drop as an initial attack strategy to tame a forest fire.
The Washington Seaplane Pilot’s Grounded Hogs evening kicks off with a social hour and silent auction, followed by an overview of their highlights over the past year. Recent successes include the establishment of new seaplane bases in Olympia and Lake Curlew, as well as continued efforts to protect access to key aviation-friendly lakes across the state. Along with the keynote presentation, the event features the much celebrated Grounded Hogs raffle with aviation gear, flight experiences, and other prizes.
Guests of the Grounded Hogs Gala can enjoy the Museum of Flight admis-
sion with registration. Arrive early and check in at the admissions desk. The Museum of Flight opens at 10 am and closes at 5 pm for event setup.
Members, non-members, pilots, and non-pilots are welcome! This year, the cost per person is $125 for members and their guests, and $150.00 for non-members. On January 31, prices increase to $150 Members / $175 NonMembers.
Visit washingtonseaplanepilots.org for details and to purchase tickets. to the event.
HOOD CANAL | OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK & FOREST (THE WILD SIDE)
Dreaming of the perfect escape?
Welcome to the wild side of Washington. Less than two hours from Seattle or Portland, but a world away from the ordinary.
HOW DO YOU RECHARGE? Scuba? Climbing? Kayaking? Fishing? Or maybe just enjoying oysters picked fresh from the beach. What our area lacks in big hotel chains (none) we make up with spectacular hikes, great restaurants serving locally sourced seafood and unique lodging nestled in the woods or clinging to our shores.
And our events? Whatever the Northwest weather throws at us, we’ve got music & celebrations all year long that will be sure to make you feel like your part of the family. Embark on the ultimate road trip and find yourself on Hood Canal.
Download our FREE itinerary guides now and start planning your next adventure.
Camping and RV Information
Overnight parking for RV’s is available year-round at the WA State Fairgrounds. Full power, sewer and water hookups are available in the Orange Lot; power and water only are available in the Green Lot.
For reservations, call 253-8451771 or e-mail info@thefair.com.
WASHINGTON
AVIATION
LOW COST ANTI-DRUG & ALCOHOL CONSORTIUM
The Washington Aviation Association, the same organization that annually hosts our Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show, operates a low cost drug and alcohol consortium for aviation businesses.
The program works on behalf of smaller companies to perform the required random drug/alcohol drawing for testing, thus allowing these small businesses with less employees to share the benefits of belonging to a larger consortium. These benefits include FAA compliance support and less frequent random draws simply because of the greater volume of members.
The WAA also provides additional support to assist small and medium sized companies throughout the US to be in DOT/ FAA compliance.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about joining the Consortium, please contact program manager, Jamelle Garcia, at (253) 939-4273 or visit the organization website, washingtonaviation.org and select Consortium at the top of the page.
Part 141 Flight School — Accelerated Programs Available
Sport Pilot through ATP, Instructor Certificates/Ratings, Multi-engine
Approved for VA Educational Benefits
Army Credentialing Assistance Program Approved
Partner with Green River College Aviation Degree Programs
Horizon/Alaska Airline Pilot Development Program
Specialize in Rotor to Fixed Wing Aircraft Transitions
Mountain Flying and Specialty Courses
Conveniently located at both Puyallup (KPLU) and Olympia (KOLM)
Air Charter Services Offered through our sister companies: Jorgensen Air Service, LLC and Port Townsend Air, LLC
Full-service AVGAS, Jet – A and Jet-A+ at our KOLM location.
Courteous & Responsive NATA Safety 1st Trained Line Staff
Crew Car (KOLM), Car Rentals, and Limousine Services
Catering and other Corporate Aircraft Support Services
Aircraft Maintenance Services (KPLU)
Exhibit Hall Layout
For 40 years the Washington Aviation Association has presented the Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show. This event two days of safety seminars and 122,000 sf of aviation displays. Located in the Showplex Exhibit Hall at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup, the event is centrally located near the I-5 corridor. Visit washingtonaviation.org for directions & schedule updates. Exhibits/schedule subject to change without notice.
2025 EXHIBITOR LIST
609
99’s Greater Seattle Ninety Nines seattle99s.org
427-428
Ace Aviation
289 E Perimeter Rd Renton, WA 98057 (425) 204-0845 aceaviationinc.com
MAINTENANCE SPONSOR
424
ACF-50 / Lear Chemical PO Box 1040 Stn B Mississauga ON L4Y 3W3 (905) 564-0018 learchem.com
415
Aero-Flite, Inc
PO Box 19009 Spokane, WA 99219 (508) 747-6001 aerofliteinc.com
426
Aerocet Inc
265 Shannon Lane Priest River, ID 83856 (208) 448-0400 aerocet.com
304
Aero-Mach Wilco, LLC.
3502 W Harry Wichita, KS 67213 (316) 943-9379 wilcoaircraftparts.com
207 Aerospace Turbine Rotables Inc.
1919 E Northern St. Wichita, KS 67216 (316) 943-6100 turbinerotables.com
BRONZE SPONSOR
610 – 611
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) 421 Aviation Way Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 695-2201 aopa.org
111
Alaska Airlines 800-ALASKAAIR alaskaair.com
112
Alaska Airlines Maintenance 8070 NE Airtrans Way Portland 97218
SILVER SPONSOR
127 – 128
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty 225 Airport Circle Corona, CA 92880 (800) 824-1930 aircraftspruce.com
329 Airglas
3401 Denali St, Ste 202B Anchorage AK 99503 (907) 344-1450 airglas.com
624-625
Alaska Seaplanes 8995 Yandukin Dr Juneau, AK 99801 (907) 789-3334 flyalaskaseaplanes.com
300
Angel Flight West 3161 Donald Douglas Loop S Santa Monica, CA 90405 (831) 869-2392 angelflightwest.org
235
Arlington Municipal Airport 18204 59th Dr. NE Arlington WA 98223 (360) 403-3478 www.arlingtonwa.gov
107
AssuredPartners AerospaceInsurance Solutions 411 Aviation Way, Ste 210 Frederick, MD 21701 (240) 409-5232
assuredpartners.com/aviators
219
Avian Aeronautics, Inc.
8900 State Hwy 3 SW Bremerton, WA 98312 360-674-2411 avianflight.com
218
Avian Flight Center 8900 State Hwy 3 SW Bremerton, WA 98312 360-627-1602 avianflight.com
211
Aviation Real Estate
Digital Magazine 40 Sandpiper Way Republic, WA 99166 (509) 690-4448 aviationhomeandhangarmap.com
520
Aviation Section Washington
State Patrol 7525 Old Hwy 99 SE Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 709-1008 wsp.wa.gov
325-326
Baker Avionics PO BOX 478 Merlin, OR 97532 (541) 406-0681 bakeravionics.com
532
Best Tugs
3573 North Main Street Spanish Forks UT 84660 (801) 821-3112 besttugs.com
131
Big Bend Community College Aviation Maintenance 7662 Chanute Street Moses Lake, WA 98837 877-745-1212 bigbend.edu
132
Big Bend Community College 7662 Chanute Street Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 793-2241 bigbend.edu
312
Bremerton National Airport
Port of Bremerton 8850 SW State Hwy 3 Bremerton, WA 98312 (360) 813-0813 portofbremerton.org
312
Canada West Avionics #3, 7630 Montreal Street Delta, BC V4K 0A7 604 409 8182 cwavionics.ca
600
Classic Helicopter 2301 E St NE, Auburn, WA 98002 (206) 767-0515 classicheli.com
713-714
Cascade Warbirds 1405 Madrona Avenue Everett, WA 98203 cascadewarbirds.org
200
Central WA University
400 East University Way Black Hall Suite 225 Ellensburg, WA 98926-7515 (509)963-2364 cwu.edu
225 Cessna Flyer Association 1042 N Mountain Ave Ste B #337 Upland, CA 91786 (626) 844-0125
212
CheckSix AeroSolutions
2132 E Avion St Suite A Ontario, CA 91761 (909) 458 6477 checksixaerosolutions.com
BRONZE SPONSOR
505 Champion Aerospace LLC 1230 Old Norris Rd Liberty, SC 29657 (864)843-1162 championaerospace.com
224
Chelan Douglas
Regional Port Authority 3764 Airport Way Wenatchee 98802 (509) 884-4700 cdrpa.org
223 CiES, Inc.
63049 Lower Meadow Dr. Bend, OR 97701 541-977-1043 ciescorp.com
314 Civil Air Patrol hhq.cap.gov
632
Clean Craft Detailing 14213 SE 52nd Pl. Bellevue, WA 98006 (206) 979-7044 cleancraftdetailing.com
202 - 203
Clover Park Technical College 17214 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98374 (253) 583-8904 cptc.edu
608
Commemorative Air Force Rainier Squadron www.cafrainier.org
615
Concorde Battery Corp (303) 564-0825 concordebattery.com
425 Davis Aviation 117 Fox Hall Cir Bristol TN 37620 (423) 652 1113 davisaviation.ccm
729
DOT/ FAA -- FAAST Team 2200 S 216th Street Des Moines, WA 98198 faa.gov
333-334
Dynon Avionics, Inc. 19825 141st Place NE Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 402-0114 dynonavionics.com
532
Eagle Fuel Cells 617 Sky Lane Taxiway Eagle River, WI 54521 (715) 891-0524 eaglefuelcells.com
212
Edward Jones | Garrett Balduff 4200 6th Ave SE, Ste 302 Lacey, WA 98503 (564)999-4381 edwardjones.com/garrett-balduff
409
Electronics International 63296 Powell Butte Hwy Bend, OR 97701 (541) 318-6060 iFlyEi.com
104
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1 Aerospace Blvd Daytona Beach,FL 32114 (480) 612-3000 erau.edu
109
Explore Hood Canal Mason County Tourism explorehoodcanal.com
830
FAA / Northwest Mountain Region Aerospace Medicine 2200 South 216th Street Des Moines,, WA 98198 FAA.gov
707
FAA FSDO 2200 S 216th St Des Moines, WA 98198 FAA.gov
706
FAA Safety Team 2200 S 216th St Des Moines, WA 98198 FAA.gov
604
FAA Weather Cameras 222 W 7TH AVE, STOP 14 AJR-B (DOT-FAA) Anchorage, AK 99513-7504 (907) 775-0232 weathercams.faa.gov
710
FAA | Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast 800 Independent Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591 faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/ equipadsb
331-332
Garmin International 13114 Cinnamon Fern Ln Charlotte, NC 28227 (954) 675-9264 garmin.com
524
General Aviation News
PO Box 39099 Lakewood, WA 98439 (253) 471-9888 generalaviationnews.com
609
Greater Seattle Ninety Nines seattle99s.org
420 Got Your Six Aviation, LLC (503) 610 3394 gotyoursixaviation.com
206
Green River Community College 12401 SE 320th Street Auburn, WA 98092 (253) 833-9111 greenriver.edu
125
Hartwig Aircraft Fuel Cell Repair
26 South 4th St. Hallock, MN 56728 (218) 843-2221 hartwig-fuelcell.com
328 Hartzell Propeller Inc. One Propeller Place Piqua, OH 45356 (937) 214-3107 hartzellprop.com
217
Hillsboro Aero Academy 3565 NE Cornell Road Hillsboro, OR 97124 (503) 726-3000 flyhaa.com
603
Hillsboro Aviation 3845 NE 30th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124 (971) 533 4948 hillsboroaviation.com
423
Hobbs Flyer, LLC 9001 Regent Pkwy Minneapolis, MN 55443 (904) 861-4591 hobbsflyer.com
432 Hood Aero 135 Airport Way Dallesport WA 98617 (541) 399-2464 hoodaero.com
111
Horizon Air 8070 NE Airtrans Way Portland, OR 97218 (206) 392-5054 careers.alaskaair.com
406
Idaho Aviation Association PO Box 2016 Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 358-5158 idahoaviation.com
323-324
Jahner Built Construction LLC 24624 78th Ave E Graham, WA 98338 jahnerbuilt.com
124 -125
Jet Star Publishing Flight For Control Flight For Safety Flight To Success karlenepetitt.blogspot.com
527
Kenmore Air Harbor 6321 NE 175th Kenmore, WA 98028 (866) 435-9524 kenmoreair.com
BRONZE SPONSOR 119- 120
King County Int. Airport -Boeing Field 7277 Perimeter Road South Seattle, WA 98108 (206) 296-7380 kingcounty.gov
404
Klamath Community College
7390 S 6th St Klamath Falls OR 97603 (541) 880-2229 klamathcc.edu
403
Landing Gear Works
295 E Perimeter Rd Renton, WA 98057 (509) 884-9546 tlgw.aero
623
Life Flight Network
22285 Yellow Gate Ln, Ste 102 Aurora OR 97002 (503) 678-4120 lifeflight.org
307 Maxcraft Avionics
250-18799 Airport Way Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B4 (604) 465-3080 maxcraft.ca
628-629
McFarlane Aviation Products
684 East 1700 Road Baldwin City, KS 66006 (800) 544-8594 mcfarlaneaviation.com
525
Micro AeroDynamics, Inc 4000 Airport Road, Ste D Anacortes, WA 98221 (360) 293-8082 microaero.com
213 Mission Aviation Fellowship maf.org
317 Murphy Aviation 44849 Anglers Boulevard, TH 29 Chilliwack, BC V2R 0Y4 (778) 939-7909 murphyair.com
705
The Museum of Flight
9404 East Marginal Way South Seattle, WA 98108 (206) 768-7105 museumofflight.com
708
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Peterson AFB Colorado Springs, CO norad.mil
BRONZE SPONSOR
429
Northwest Insurance Group 3301 Ne Cornell Rd Ste R Hillsboro OR 97124 (503) 640-6060 nwinsurance.net
BRONZE SPONSOR
205
Northwest Propeller Service 16607 103rd Avenue Ct E Puyallup, WA, 98374 (253) 770-7400 mhdrockland.com
712
Oasis Scientific Inc. 320 Ascot Ridge Lane Greer, SC 29650 (864) 202-0998 oasisscientific.com
414
Pacific Aviation Northwest, Inc. 2244 Carton Way Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 479-2230 pacificaviationnw.com
512
Pacific Buildings Systems 2100 N Pacific Hwy Woodburn OR 97071 (509) 306 0681 pbsbuildings.com
SILVER SPONSOR
430 - 431
Pacific Coast Avionics 22783 Airport Rd. NE Aurora, OR 97002 503-678-6242 pca.aero
626-628
Paine Field (PAE) kristin.banfield@snoco.org 9901 24th Pl W, Suite A Everett, WA 98204 (425) 388-5046 snoco.org
222
Pan Pacific Aero Products and Services, LLC 25822 NE 25th St Redmond, WA 98053 (386) 681-7794 pan-pacific.aero
WORLD-CLASS PROPELLER MRO SERVICES
Nortwest Propeller Service is a one-stop shop for General Aviation, Commercial and Military Fleet propeller maintenance specializing in Hartzell, McCauley, MT and Hamilton Sundstrand propeller assemblies.
Over 30 Years of Quality
Stay A While
The 2025 event will be held on February 22 – 23 in the Showplex at the WA State Fair Events Center in Puyallup, Washington. Park in the Blue Lot.
Below are a few area lodging choices - contact establishments for availability:
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
202 15th Avenue SW ·
253-770-3100
Holiday Inn Express
812 South Hill Park Drive
253-848-4900
Hampton Inn & Suites
1515 South Meridian
253-770-8880
WA State Fair discount: 15% off rack rates
Best Western Premier Plaza
620 South Hill Park Drive
253-848-1500
Visit washingtonaviation.org for additional options.
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Pangborn Airport | Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority 1 Pangborn Rd East Wenatchee WA 98802 (509) 544-4700 cdrpa.org
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Pierce County Airport 2702 S 42nd, Ste 201 Tacoma, WA 98409 253-798-8551 piercecountywa.org
BRONZE SPONSOR 528
Pik West 27236 SE 13TH PL Sammamish, WA 98075 (425) 295-9166 pikwest.com
Pilot Safety Institute Pilotsafety.org
312
Port of Bremerton 8850 SW State Hwy 3 Bremerton, WA 98312 (360) 674-2381 portofbremerton.org
204
Power Flow Systems, Inc
795 Fentress Blvd, Ste A Daytona, FL 32114 (386) 253-8833 powerflowsystems.com
410
Progressive Air Services 2965 Airport Road Kamloops, BC V2B 7W8, Canada (250) 320-6748 progressivegrp.ca
700
Puget Sound Soaring Association 2108 N Mildred Street Tacoma WA 98406 pugetsoundsoaring.org
215
Purdue Global 2550 Northwestern Ave., Ste1100 West Lafayette, IN 47906 561-703-0480 purdueglobal.edu
612 – 613
R & M Steel Aviation PO Box 580 Caldwell, ID 83606-0580 (208) 454-1800 aviationbuildingsystem.com 115-116
Rainier Flight Service 790 W Perimeter Rd Renton, WA 98057 (425) 610-6293 rainierflight.com
529
RAM Aircraft, L.P. 7505 Karl May Dr Waco TX 76708 (254) 855-2575 www.ramaircraft.com
630
Recreational Aviation Foundation 1711 W College St, Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 582-1723. theraf.org
407
Red-Tailed Hawks Flying Club Box 1403 Mukilteo, WA 98275 (425) 512-0089 redtailedhawksflyingclub.org
205
Rocky Mountain College 1511 Poly Dr Billings, MT 59102 (406) 657-1060 rocky.edu
306
Root’s Flooring PO Box 3128 Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 904-8017 rootsfloorcoatings.com
117-118
Safety in Motion Flight Center 16911 103rd Ave E, #102 Puyallup, WA 98374 (253) 840-KPLU simflightcenter.com
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Sea Con, LLC 9805 NE 124th St, Apt 107 Kirkland, WA 98034 (425) 985 7914 seaconllc.com
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Scenic Washington Washington Tourism Resouces scenicwa.com
507 – 508
Seaplane Pilots Association seaplanes.org
622
BRONZE SPONSOR
Seattle Aviation Solutions 18103 NE 68th street C200 Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 217-9605 seattleav.com
630
SEATTLE SEAPLANES, INC. 1325 Fairview Ave E Seattle, WA 98102 (206 329 9638 seattleseaplanes.com
229
Seitz Aviation 4111 W Belgrave Way Hayden, ID 83835 425 478 7163 seitzaviation.com
425
Six Pack Aero 3013 Edens Ave
Bellingham WA 98225 (360) 739-4404 sixpackaero.com
412
Skagit Regional Airport - Port of Skagit 15400 Airport Drive Burlington WA 98233 (360) 757-0011 portofskagit.com
227-228
SkyWest 1089 W 100 North St George, WA 94770 (435) 634-3568
626-628
Snohomish County Airport 3220 100th Street SW Everett, WA 98204 co.snohomish.wa.us
Southern Cross Aviation 5250 NW 33rd Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 9546044156 scross.com
411
Specialized Aero Works Inc
63120 Powell Butte Rd Bend OR 97701 (541) 728-3620 fly-saw.com
825 – 827
Spencer Aircraft 16911 103rd Ave. E #102 Puyallup, WA 98374 (253)-848-9349 spenceraircraft.com
800
TeenFlight Puyallup teenflight.org
411
uAvionix Corporation
300 Pine Needle Lane Bigfork, MT, 59911 (415) 717-3899 uavionix.com
521
United Flying Octogenarians (360) 808-3266 www.ufopliots.org
607
United States Air Force 101 37th Ave SE, Ste A4 Puyallup, WA 98374 (253) 302-9436 airforce.com
308
Upper Valley Aviation 8406 Lockheed Place Chilliwack, BC V2P 8A7 (604) 792-0735 uppervalleyaviation.com
514
Utah Valley University - Aviation Science
800 W University Pkwy Orem, UT 84058 (801) 863-7840 www.uvu.edu/aviation
529 Vertex Aviation Service 15426 Airport Drive Unit C BURLINGTON, WA 98233 ‘(360) 757-4876 vertexaviationservice.com
711
VSE AVIATION
6900 W Acco St Montebello, CA 90640 (323) 236-0061 vseaviation.com
310
Washington Airport Management Assoc. (509) 302-9624 wama.us
129 - 130
Washington Pilots Association wpaflys.org
506
Washington Seaplane Pilots (206) 769-7436 wa-spa.org
520
Washington State Patrol Aviation PO Box 42620 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 704-2300 wsp.wa.gov
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Welden Pump 640 Golden Oak Pkwy Cleveland, OH 44146 weldonpumps.com
101-103
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum 1600 Air Museum Rd. Hood River, OR 97031 waaamuseum.org
522
West Sound Pilots Association PO Box 822 Poulsbo WA 98370 (415) 990-0664
305
Whelen Aerospace Technologies 210 Airport Drive East Sebastion, FL 32958 (772) 263-8153 flywat.com
304
Wilco, Inc 3502 W Harry Wichita, KS 67213 (800)767-7593 wilcoaircraftparts.com
121
Wipaire
1700 Henry Ave
South St Paul, MN 55075 888-947-2473 wipaire.com
309
WSDOT Aviation 7702 Terminal St SW Tumwater, WA 98501 (360) 709-8015 wsdot.wa.gov/travel/aviation
