2015 NW Aviation Conference & Trade Show

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32nd NORTHWEST AVIATION CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW February 21 – 22 | Puyallup, WA

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LET THE SHOW BEGIN. For more than three decades businesses and volunteers have come together with pilots and aircraft owners to acknowledge aviation at the NW Aviation Conference.

What a spectacular accomplishment and amazing opportunity.

WOW! What an amazing year.

The national interest in the Career Forum; a spectacular schedule of seminars including keynote, Rod Machado –not to mention new display booths signing up daily – this is going to be a Northwest aviation event for the record books!

Know a student who is interested in a career in aviation? Share the Forum, Friday, Feb 20. Want to celebrate champions of GA ? Join us for a fantastic meal and good company at Saturday’s Spirit of Aviation Awards Banquet.

Thank you Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association.. We are pleased to welcome AOPA’s president, Mark Baker, and extend our thanks to their whole team, including the AOPA Air Safety Institute, for their support!

Thank you General Aviation News and Trade-A-Plane for your unfailing media sponsorship!

Thank you for the continued financial support of Avemco, Lightspeed Aviation, Wipaire, King County Airport & Boeing Field, Pacific Coast Avionics, Emby Riddle Aviation University, Aircraft Spruce, Hillsboro Aviation, Wings Financial, Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines.

Please join us in welcoming new sponsor: Zeftronics, and media supporters, Global Air and Aviator’s Hot Line.

This event is produced by the Washington Aviation Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting aviation business in the Northwest.

EVENTHOURS 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

PROGRAMPRODUCTION: Rachel Hansen | 360-427-5599

Thank you to the FAA Safety Team (FAAST), National Weather Service, for your continued seminar support and assistance in “spreading the word” to the aviation community.

Thank you Spencer Aircraft and Safety in Motion Flight Center for coordinating a shuttle from Pierce County Airport for fly-in attendees.

Thank you Hillsboro Aero Academy for presenting the helicopter workshop; the Seaplane Pilots Association for providing seminars; and especially, thank you, all the wonderful participants, exhibitors, and attendees, who continue to support this show!

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Keynote Speakers Helicopter Workshop 2015 SCHEDULE KEYNOTE SPEAKER: ROD MACHADO Weather Workshop MOUNTAIN & CANYON FLYING WORKSHOP Evergreen Museum and Space Center Pearson Field FLIGHT ZONE Conference MAP & Highlights Exhibitor DIRECTORY Cascade Warbirds “Keep ‘Em Flying 2014 Spirit of Aviation AWARDS Lacy Lady - B-17 Bomber NW Aviation Career FORUM Battle of Britian Presentation Maintenance Seminars

COVER SHOT: Aircraft under the wings of the Spruce Goose at Evergreen

We proudly welcome new exhibitor, the EVERGREEN AVIATION & SPACE MUSEUM as they spread the word to NW aviation enthusiasts that they are open for business as usual and welcome pilots and families to enjoy displays, programs, the famous Spruce Goose – and yes, a waterpark! See page 19 for details!

The NORTHWEST AVIATION CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW has been an integral part of aviation in the Northwest for 30 years! This event brings pilots, mechanics, aircraft owners and their families together for two days of seminars and presentations as well as over 300 exhibits. If you have an interest in aviation, you will get all your questions answered! QUESTIONS? Call 866-922-7469 44

Details? www.washington-aviation.org | Current updates & giveaways: facebook.com/aviationshow www.washington-aviation.org

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BUILT ON STRENGTH. FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE.

Welcome to the 32nd Annual Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show.

Jamelle R. Garcia

Executive Director Washington Aviation Association, (WAA)

WAA Objectives:

Encourage a united industry Strengthen legislative representation Nurture future needs of the industry Promote cooperation between the aviation industry and related industries Establish programs to improve our public image & reduce regulatory impact Promote and sponsor educational projects Encourage respect for all segments of our industry Provide professional council

It gives me great pleasure as the Executive Director to extend you a very warm welcome on behalf of the Washington Aviation Association, sponsors, partners, vendors and volunteers.

We are all delighted to welcome you to participate in the 2015 NW Aviation Conference and Trade Show, February 21-22, in Puyallup. Thank you for coming and that many of you travel long distances serves to remind us just how important our work is.

Once again, Rachel and her volunteers have created an event with much to offer.

Every year the events just get better and better. From the IA renewal, over 74 hours of educational and safety seminars and over 350 exhibitor booths, you’re going to have to attend both days to take it all in!

The objective of the WAA is to deliver exceptional, long-term value for all our stakeholders; encouraging innovation, working together for greater gain, and always behaving with integrity and respect.

Through our four different functions, the Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show, Northwest Aviation Career Forums, Antidrug & Alcohol Consortium and the Northwest Spirit of Aviation Awards, the WAA is dedicated to being a leader in aviation business support and services. Take a look at pages 24-25 for our new membership program for pilots and their families.

The recent expansion to include the Northwest Aviation Career Forum and the Northwest Spirit of Aviation Awards embodies the values of our Vision and Mission.

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It is what each of us focuses on, care about, and the way we behave. Every day we put this into action with every decision we make.

An enormous “THANK YOU” to all who make this event such a success, continually experiencing growth and adaptation to meet our industry’s changing needs.

Thank you supporters, exhibitors, speakers, volunteers and attendees.

Without your continued support over three decades, the Washington Aviation Association could not make this happen.

The trust you show us each year does not go unnoticed; it is greatly appreciated.

ENJOY THE CONFERENCE!

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Helicopter WORKSHOP An essential resource for helicopter students and professionals. FAA Wings credit available.

Presented by the Hillsboro Aero Academy

Thank you to the many individuals who have dedicated their time to share their skills & experiences at the 2015 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show.

1:00 PM –3:30 PM

SAT, FEB 21 | SOUTH FOYER I: DECISION-MAKING IN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT

Whether flight school is a dream, a present reality or a distant memory the value of the training environment should never be allowed to be forgotten. Training doesn’t end once we get the coveted license, it’s a life-long goal and experience.

Decision-making is a crucial pilot skill and the training environment is the perfect place.

II: OFF AIRPORT OPERATIONS

Landing zone selection and reconnaissance, aircraft performance, and legal concerns with helicopter operations away from the airport.

COREY YOUNG

Helicopter Assistant Chief Instructor Corey grew up in Coos Bay, Oregon with a love of aviation. He received an associate of applied science degree and has several years experience as a wildland firefighter and a logger/ timber faller. Throughout working other jobs, Corey never lost his dream of flying. When helicopters buzzed around the woods he was captivated.

Finally, Corey could no longer resist the urge to fly so he began his flight training at Hillsboro Aero Academy, formerly Hillsboro Aviation. After completing his training, Corey was hired as a CFI and then accepted the position of helicopter assistant chief instructor in August 2014.

ADAMS

Mike Adams

Senior VP of Underwriting Avemco Insurance Company 4:30 PM – SAT FEB 21 Heritage Room What Kind of Pilot Runs Out of Gas?

Mike will share his own experiences and depict how easily the scenario of an empty fuel tank can ruin a beautiful flight. Even the best pilot can fall victim to fuel mismanagement.

MIKE ADAMS, a Northwest native, joined the local office of National Insurance Underwriters in 1984.

While Mike’s job is to decide what Avemco will insure, his goal is to help customers understand why these decisions are designed to help keep them safe. “I want customers to understand that buying their aircraft is a transaction. But buying their aircraft insurance is a partnership. We’re in this together to make sure they’re protected if something bad should happen.”

Mark Baker

President, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA)

JARED MORRIS

Jared grew up in Battle Ground, WA. After obtaining his degree in Construction Management and working in the industry for a few years he realized it was not the long-term option he was after. Once he took his first helicopter flight at Hillsboro Aviation he was convinced it was time to change careers and start flying. He started his training at Hillsboro Aviation in spring of 2012 and has been employed as a CFII since early 2014.

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1:00 PM | SAT, FEB 21 Keynote Area

Join Baker for a discussion on the issues that affect your freedom to fly. He will talk about how AOPA is working to reduce the cost and complexity of flying and he’ll share his thoughts on the importance of AOPA having a strong voice in Washington, DC and in all 50 state capitals around the country.

BAKER

BAKER is a commercial pilot with single- and multi-engine land and seaplane ratings, rotorcraft rating, and type certificates in the Cessna Citation 500 and 525s. Baker worked his way through numerous airplanes, including a Cessna 177 Cardinal, various V-tail Bonanzas and Barons, and a 36 Model Bonanza.

With so many hours in everything from business jets to helicopters and even historic aircraft, Baker does not hesitate to name his favorite, a Piper Super Cub that he has owned for more than 25 years and equips with floats or skis as the weather demands.

Kirk T. Harmon, MD

FAA Medical Examiner, Senior FAA Examiner for the MultiCare Centers of Occupational Medicine 11:45 AM – SAT, FEB 21 Pioneer Room Keeping Your Class I,II, or III Certificate

Harmon will delve into issues & concerns with FAA Flight Physicals, how to prepare for them, and address common questions. He will outline changes to the conditions the AME can certify.

DR. HARMON has 28 years experience in occupational and flight medicine, including time as RF-4 Squadron Flight Surgeon in the Alabama Air National Guard. His holds a medical degree from Cornell University Medical College.

MILLER

Andrew Miller

CFI, AOPA Air Safety Institute 10:30 AM | SAT, FEB 21 Keynote Area Say Again? Radio Communication Done Right

Find out how to increase your margin of safety through effective communication with ATC. Don’t miss this informative safety seminar designed to improve your communication skills and decrease your workload as a pilot.

11:30 AM | SUN, FEB 22 Keynote Area After the Crash: Surviving an Aircraft Accident

Of the millions of GA flights every year, only a few end with unplanned offairport landings. But even though the odds of a crash are slim, the potential consequences are harsh—we’ll take a user-friendly, common sense approach at maximizing your chances of survival and rescue after a crash.

MILLER flies all over the country in his beautiful 1973 Cessna Skylane to help pilots sharpen their skills. A member of the National Speakers Association, Andy joined the AOPA Air Safety Foundation in 2004 and has extensive experience speaking.

A commercial pilot, he holds CFIA, CFI-I, IGI, and AGI certificates.

He regularly flies Young Eagle and Angel Flight missions, is an AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteer, and serves as a FAASTeam Lead Representative in the Great Lakes Region.

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2015 NW AVIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULE - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM 7:15 A.M. Registration open for IA Seminars - Maintenance seminars open to everyone, certification provided to registered attendees only – Details page 46 8:00 A.M. Room C | Founders

Lead Acid Battery Airworthiness Bob Burkel, Concorde Battery, See page 46

9:00 A.M. TRADE SHOW OPENS Admission $5.00/person at the door | 17 and under FREE. Parking FREE, Blue Lot 9:00 Room C | Founders

FAA Regulations Bruce Kitelinger & Joe DiMarco, SEA FSDO Safety Inspectors Seminar description page 46

10:15 A.M Room C | Founders

Cabin Heater Safety and Maintenance Dennis Sandmann, C&D Associates

Seminar description page 46

11:15 A.M

9:15 A.M. Room A | South Foyer

Room B | Pioneer

Room E | North

Keynote Area

Seaplanes 101 Steve McCaughy, pres., Seaplane Pilots Assoc.

See page 12 for details

NextGen’s System Integration David Suomi, FAA Dep Reg. Admin Session navigates integration into national airspace. See page 16

Managing Engine Failure in SE aircraft

ADS-B Explained: How the Mandate Will Affect You Wayne McGhee, Garmin

Room A | South Foyer

Room B | Pioneer

Room E | North

Keynote Area

Seaplanes II: Invasive Species Prevention Washington Seaplane Pilots, with WA State Department of Ecology and Whatcom County officials.

NORAD TFR and Intercept briefing Join NORAD F-16 pilots in an informative and lively session that will keep you out of trouble, and off the evening news.

AVOID-A-BUMP | Improve Your Flying Safety Howard Wolvington, CFI Discuss tools and techniques to minimize the risks of our GA aircraft having a bump that we would like to avoid. Details, page 20

Say Again? Radio Communication Done Right Andrew Miller, CFI, ASI AOPA Increase safety through effective communication with ATC and decrease your workload as a pilot.

See page 8 for details

Thomas Heid, Aerospace Welding & Manufacturing

Room A | South Foyer

Room B | Pioneer

Room E | North

Keynote Area

Room D | Heritage

Seaplanes III : Safe & Successful Flights Steve McCaughy, pres., Seaplane Pilots Assoc.

See page 12 for details

Maintaining Your Medical Certificate Kirk T. Harmon, MD FACOEM FAA Medical Examiner See page 8 for details

Washington Pilots Association (WPA) Annual Meeting and Luncheon

KEYNOTE ADDRESS AIRSPACE: What No One Ever Tells You Rod Machado, writer, aviation keynote and CFI, will explain why our modern airspace system is constructed the way it is. See page 13 for details

Seminar description page 46

Weather Workshop I: Guidance for A Good Self-Weather Briefing (2 hours) Clinton Rocky, Meteorologist, NWS Portland, Oregon Two-part hands-on presentation shows how you can effectively complete a self-weather briefing See page 14 for details

12:15 PM

See page 18 for details

10:30 A.M.

Room C | Founders

Aircraft Exhaust & Engine Mounts

John Townsley, CAP

Room C | Founders

Brake Linings & Discs Ben McNamara, A.E.R.O. Inc

Seminar description page 46

Room D | Heritage

Mountain Flying Workshop Part I: Preparing the Pilot for Mountain/Canyon Flight Lori MacNichol, McCall Mountain Canyon Flying Seminars LLC (1.5 hours) Four part series OPEN TO REGISTERED ATTENDEES ONLY. See page 17 for details

11:45 A.M.

1:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M.

9:30 AM

Room A | South Foyer

Room C | Pioneer

Keynote Area

Helicopter Workshop I:DecisionMaking in the Training Environment Corey Young, Hillsboro Aero Academy See page 8 for details

Doctoring Maintenance Minard D. Thompson, FAA Safety Team Stories of aviation maintenance which were deliberately ignored by the pilots and mechanics.

AOPA NW Member Address Mark Baker, president AOPA A discussion on current issues facing pilots nationwide and locally. See page 8 for details

2:00 P.M. Keynote Area | FAA AWARDS Presentation

2:15 PM 2:30 P.M. Room C | Founders

Spark Plug Design & Maintenance Brian Cox, Tempest

Seminar description page 46

3:30 P.M. Room C | Founders

Slick Mag Inspection and Ignition Harness Joe Logie, Champion

Seminar description page 46

4:30 P.M. Room C | Founders

Continental Fuel Injection Maintenance John Heitland / Ron Humphrey, Continental Motors

Seminar description page 46

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Room A | South Foyer

Room B | Pioneer

Room E | North Foyer

Keynote Area

Room D | Heritage

Helicopter Workshop I: Off-Airport Operations Jared Morris, Hillsboro Aero Academy See page 8 for details

MACA Briefing US Air Force Safety Office C-17 pilots discuss the C-17 capabilities and the mission overview for the GA pilot.

AOPA / WSDOT Updates David Ulane, AOPA ; Tristan Atkins, WSDOT | AOPA’s advocacy efforts and WSDOT’s ongoing Airport Investment Study

NW Instrument Flying – perishable skills Johnny D. Summers How to get the most enjoyment from those privileges. See pg 16

Mountain Flying Workshop Part II: Mountain/Canyon Navigation – Getting There Lori MacNichol, McCall Mountain Canyon Flying Seminars LLC (1.5 hours) Four part series OPEN TO REGISTERED ATTENDEES ONLY. See page 17 for details

3:30 PM Room A | South Foyer

Room B | Pioneer

Room E | North Foyer

Keynote Area

25 Common Mistakes that Good Pilots Make Gary Reeves See page 12 for details

Advanced iPad Flying John Zimmerman, Sporty’s Pilot Shop See page 20 for details

Weather II: An Aviation Weather Center Overview Liam Lynam, Aviation Meteorologist, NWS Aviation Weather Center, MO. See page 14

Battle of Britain: 75 years later Mike Lavelle & John T. Sessions, Historic Flight See page 45 for details

4:30 P.M. Room A | South Foyer

Room B | Pioneer

Room D | Heritage

Room E | North Foyer

“So You Want to Own a Warbird” Dave Desmon, Cascade Warbirds Experienced warbird owners and pilots. See page 41 for details

Flying Glass: Lessons learned from instructing in aircraft with hightech cockpits Bruce Williams, BruceAir See page 18 for details

What Kind of Pilot Runs Out of Gas? Mike Adams, Vice President of Underwriting Avemco Insurance Details page 8

Weather Workshop III: Interpreting Weather Charts on the Internet Michael Petrucelli, Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Medford, Oregon See page 14 for details

5:30 P.M. SHOW CLOSE –

Join us for the Northwest Spirit of Aviation Awards Banquet - Tickets online – washington-aviation.org. 360-427-5599; details page 10.

2015 NW AVIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULE - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 10:00 A.M. TRADE SHOW OPENS Admission $5.00/person at the door | 17 and under FREE. Parking FREE, Blue Lot 10:15 A.M. Room A | South

Room B | Pioneer

Room C | Founders

Room E | North Foyer

Keynote Area

Room D | Heritage

B-17 Alliance Presentation Bring WWII History to life by creating a world that draws strength and inspiration from the peoples stories of WWII.

Seaplanes IV : Planning your Seaplane Trip to Canada Washington Seaplane Pilots Association

Ignition Systems Servicing & Maintenance

Weather IV: Summer Season Weather Hazards – Outflow Boundaries and Haboobs Steven Van Horn, Meteorologist, NWA, The summer season in eastern WA and northern Idaho can present weather hazards. See page 14 for details

Passing Your Check-ride the First Time

Mountain Flying Workshop Part III: Landing Areas – Overhead Observation & Abort Point Aviation (1.5 hours) Lori MacNichol, McCall Mountain Canyon Flying Seminars LLC

John Heitland / Ron Humphrey, Continental Motors

See page 46

Johnny D. Summers Whether you are preparing for your first FAA practical test or your multi-engine ATP, review a few simple steps to make your FAA practical test less stressful and the results more to your liking. See page 8 for details

11:30 A.M. Room A | South

Room B | Pioneer

Room C | Founders

Room E | North

Keynote

“So You Want to Own a Warbird” Dave Desmon, Cascade Warbirds A panel discussion with experienced warbird owners and pilots.

See page 41 for details

NORAD TFR and Intercept Briefing: Steps to avoid being intercepted – A chock talk with NORAD fighter pilots Discover the #1 reason GA aircraft are intercepted and how to avoid it. In this action packed briefing you’ll learn practical steps to avoid Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) and what to do if you are intercepted. Join NORAD F-16 pilots in a lively session that will keep you off the evening news.

Cabin Heater Safety and Maintenance

Weather V: Aviation Weather Training for Adverse Winds & New TRACON Briefing Alex Dodd, Meteorologist, Seattle Center Weather Service Unit This seminar covers adverse wind phenomena, from crosswinds to tailwinds, wind shear, turbulence, and mountain wave activity, highlighting impacts to aviation.

After the Crash : Surviving an Aircraft Accident Andrew Miller, Aviation Safety Institute, AOPA Of the millions of GA flights every year, only a few end with unplanned off-airport landings.

But even though the odds of a crash are slim, the potential consequences are harsh—we’ll take a user-friendly, common sense approach at maximizing your chances of survival and rescue after a crash. See page 8

Dennis Sandmann, C&D Associates

See page 46

Four part series OPEN TO REGISTERED ATTENDEES ONLY. See page 17 for details

1:00 P.M. Room B | Pioneer

Room C | Founder

Room D | Heritage

Keynote Area

Aerodynamics & Regulations – Who Needs Them?

Minard D. Thompson, Jr., FAA Safety Team Program Manager, NM-13 A simple review of the things which often times results in pilots getting into trouble.

Comparing Portable ADS-B Receivers for iPad and Android Steve Podradchik, Seattle Avionics This presentation will give a feature by feature comparison of the various portable ADS-B receivers that can be paired with your iPad or Android tablet. See the pros and cons of the various devices and find one that fits your flying needs.

FLYOVER: British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Chris Harris, Country Light Publishing An award winning Canadian photographer will share images of his back-woods flying adventures, including a crash, while photographing his aviation book Flyover. He will also pass along stories based on over 50 bush pilot interviews. Details page 46

Thinking Small to Avoid Big Mistakes Rod Machado, Keynote Speaker A program that helps pilots recognize the many small and localized cognitive errors they make that often lead to big mistakes in airplanes. Rod discusses the strategies necessary to deal with these issues. The big solution lies in thinking small to avoid big mistakes. See page 13 for details

2:30 P.M Room B | Pioneer

Keynote

Room D | Heritage

In-Flight Fires & Engine Failures-Real Life Survival Gary Reeves, ATP, MCFI, CFII, MEI A must attend seminar on the real world experiences of our Master CFI who has had both fires and engine failures happen to him! You will leave with real tools on how to survive these two worse case scenarios. This seminar also qualifies for FAA Wings Credit. Details page 12.

IFR Flying with GPS Bruce Williams, BruceAir Overview of the GPS/WAAS system, with a discussion of IFR-approved GPS navigator. See details page 18

Mountain Flying Workshop Part IV: Flying the Approach in Confined Areas – Spot Landings Lori MacNichol, McCall Mountain Canyon Flying Seminars LLC (1.5 hours) Four part series OPEN TO REGISTERED ATTENDEES ONLY. See page 17 for details

4:00 P.M. Show Close – See you next year!

Welcome to the 2015 Northwest Aviation CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW NORTH Please see color-coding below for workshop schedule – schedule subject to change, visit website for updates or call 866-922-7469 for info.

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WEATHER WORKSHOP Details page 14 Saturday 9:00 - 5:30 PM Sunday 10:00 PM - 4:00 PM full schedule online www.washington-aviation.org

Pre–register online or at 360-427-5599 for Mountain Flying and Maintenance Sessions.

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HELICOPTER WORKSHOP Details page 8

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This informative workshop will provide a condensed ground school that will prepare you to begin your seaplane rating. The class covers the basics of float planes and the knowledge and techniques one must learn to fly them.

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11:45 AM – SAT, FEB 21 | South Foyer Safety is No Accident: Tips on Creating Successful Safe Flights

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Flight instructor, ATP, MCFI, CFII, MEI 3:30 PM – SAT FEB 21 | South Foyer The 25 Most Common Mistakes that Good Pilots Make

Come spend an entertaining hour with an expert who will cover the 25 most common pilot mistakes. These are the mistakes that good pilots continue to make on a regular basis that cause the most accidents. We will hold an open discussion on the three main reasons they happen and how to prevent them. This seminar also qualifies for FAA Wings Credit.

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ROD MACHADO has taught millions the basics of flying through flight lessons, simulation and training materials. Since 1973, he has been teaching and speaking to pilots in the 50 states and Europe. He simplifies the complex, making bland topics interesting and educating with humor.

11:45 PM – SAT FEB 21 | Keynote Area Airspace: What No One Ever Tells You

Keynote Presentation

MACHADO

Rod will explain why our modern airspace system is constructed the way it is. Why does controlled airspace begin at 700 feet AGL, or 1,200 feet AGL, or at the surface for some airports? Why does Class E airspace only extend vertically to 17, 999 feet MSL? Why? Why? Why? If you’d like answers to these and other interesting questions about airspace, then attend Saturday’s to laugh and learn with Rod Machado

1:00 PM – SUN FEB 22 | Keynote Area Thinking Small to Avoid Big Mistakes

A program that helps pilots recognize the many small and localized cognitive errors they make that often lead to big mistakes in airplanes. Rod discusses the strategies necessary to deal with these issues. The big solution lies in thinking small to avoid big mistakes.

MACHADO holds degrees in Psychology as well as a degree in Aviation Science. He began flying at age 16 and is now a rated ATP with all fixed wing Flight Instructor ratings.

Rod is recognized as AOPA’s National Flight Instructor Spokesman and holds the title of National Accident Prevention

Counselor as appointed by the FAA in Washington D. C. Because of his vast CFI experience and unique style, he was chosen to write the flight lessons and be the CFI voice on Microsoft’s Flight Simulator.

Rod is a columnist for AOPA Pilot and Flight Training magazines.

Signed copies of his many books, as well as his most recent titles, can be purchased at the WAA booth in the Showplex entrance.

Proceeds benefit the student Forum scholarships.

For even more of a good thing – join us to welcome Rod as the evening keynote, February 21, in the Awards Banquet.

6:00 PM, SAT, FEB 21 Evening Keynote Spirit of NW Aviation Awards Banquet

Rod will prompt laughs and giggles with some of his craziest aviation stories, both new and old. Come prepared to laugh – and learn, too! Reservations required, 360-427-5599.

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2015 Weather Workshop Thank you to the meteorologists from the National Weather Service Forecast offices in Seattle and Portland and the NWS Unit co-located with Seattle ARTCC for joining us each year at the Conference to provide insightful seminars, especially designed each year for our Northwest pilots. Visit the National Weather Service staff and meteorologists at their booths, #807-809.

11:45 AM – SAT, FEB 21 Heritage Room (2 hours)

Weather I: Guidance for A Good Self-Weather Briefing Clinton Rockey

Meteorologist, NWS Forcast Office Portland, OR (2 Hours)

How can you effectively do a selfweather briefing?. In this two-part seminar, step through a real-time weather briefing and part the seas of abundant internet information in order to get those magical morsels of key information. This will be a great way to review your weather knowledge skills. After this seminar, you will have a much better arsenal of weather briefing knowledge and tools, such as icing potential satellite interpretation and model guidance.

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CLINTON ROCKEY graduated from the University of Kansas. After a short stint in Boston, he settled in the Northwest to start with the NWS. Clinton has been with the forecast office in Portland since 1995. He has been a pilot (VFR only) since 1997.

LIAM LYNAM career began in 2003 with the United States Air Force after receiving a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of WA. Liam also holds a Master’s in Meteorology.

He joined the AWC in 2011.

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Weather II: An Aviation Weather Center Overview Liam Lynam

Meteorologist, NWS Aviation Weather Center, Kansas City, MO.

Aviation Weather Center (AWC) forecasts are critical products in weather briefings. How are icing, turbulence, and IFR conditions forecasted in these products? What changes should you to expect in Forecast format in 2015?

4:30 PM – SAT, FEB 21 Weather III: Interpreting Internet Weather Charts Michael Petrucelli Meteorologist, NWS , Medford, OR

A look at common aviation weather forecast charts and a deeper look at the computer model weather charts used

by NWS meteorologists. Includes a look at satellite imagery, indentifying fronts and low pressure systems and how to utilize the AFD and Aviation Weather Discussion.

MIKE PETRUCELLI has been with Medford forecast office for nine years He has been the Aviation Focal Point since 2007. Prior to NWS, he worked for NW Weathernet in Seattle.

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Weather IV: Summer Season Weather Hazards with Emphasis on Outflow Boundaries and Haboobs Steven Van Horn

Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Spokane, WA

The summer season in eastern Washington and northern Idaho can present a number of weather hazards for the aviation community. These hazards can range from clear air turbulence to

wildfire smoke to blowing dust to thunderstorm activity, and thunderstorms can be extremely problematic to the aviation community. This presentation will discuss these challenges with an emphasis on outflow boundaries, squall lines and the rare Haboob events.

STEVEN VAN HORN grew up in Northern California and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science from the University of California Davis (UCD). He graduated with his Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). His National Weather Service career began at the Los Angeles/Oxnard office as a Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) student. He was then hired as a Meteorologist Intern at the Spokane office in January of 2009 and was promoted to a journey forecaster in May of 2012. He has completed numerous projects aimed at improving forecast accuracy and severe weather operations through postmortem weather event analysis.

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This seminar will cover various adverse wind phenomena, from crosswinds to tailwinds, wind shear, turbulence, and mountain wave activity, highlighting impacts to aviation.Dodd will then present an overview of the new TRACON Briefing Page available on the Seattle CWSU Website, highlighting usefulness for the general aviation community.

ALEX DODD has been with the National Weather Service for seven years, with four additional years of experience in the private sector. Before starting at the Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center, he was Aviation Focal Point at the Eureka, California, forecast office. Alex was born and raised near Rochester, New York, and graduated from Brockport State in 2003.

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Speakers | Continued from page 12 2:30 PM – SAT FEB 21 | South Foyer In-Flight Fires & Engine Failures – Learn from Stories of Real Life Survival

You will leave with real tools on how to survive these two worst case scenarios. This seminar also qualifies for FAA Wings Credit.

REEVES is a Master Instructors and is the 2014 Flight Instructor and FAAST Member of the Year for the Long Beach FSDO. He is an ATP with over 5000 hours.

Johnny Summers

CFI , Bethany Consulting 2:00 PM | SAT, FEB 21 Keynote Area Instrument Flying—a skill you will use forever, especially in the Northwest

Everybody loves to fly on a beautiful day. However, the excitement of being 300 feet off the ground on an ILS approach and seeing nothing but clouds, is a good day.

In the Great Northwest we get our share of opportunities to exercise our instrument privileges. Those skills are perishable, let’s take a few minutes and remove the cobwebs so we can get the most enjoyment from those privileges.

10:15 AM | SUN, FEB 22 Keynote Area Passing Your Check-ride the First Time

Whether you are preparing for your first FAA practical test or your multi-engine ATP, let’s take a minute to review a few simple steps to make your FAA practical test less stressful and the results more likely to be to your liking. Pilot Examiners do over 95% of the practical tests nationwide. We want you to pass. So let’s spend a little time improving your odds.

SUMMERS’ flying career began as a US Army helicopter pilot. He transferred to the US Air Force and flew KC-135s. He piloted the US Air Force Academy’s Wings of Blue parachute team and was an instructor pilot at the Academy. In 1997, Johnny was recognized as the FAA National Aviation Safety Counselor of the Year. He is a FAA DPE, aviation consultant and holds a PHD in Professional Aeronautics. He flies for Alaska Airlines.

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NextGen’s System Integration.

This FAA session navigates you through the NextGen programs that are being integrated in the national airspace. With over 70,000 flights on any given day in the USA, NextGen modernization means greater safety, efficiency, fuel savings, and a better environment.

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SAT, FEB 21, 9:30 AM | 2:15 PM SUN, FEB 22, 10:15 AM | 2:30 PM Heritage Room

2015 MOUNTAIN & CANYON FLYING WORKSHOP (6 hours)

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Mountain & Canyon Flying Workshop We are pleased to welcome back Lori MacNichol, McCall Mountain/Canyon Flying Seminars, to the 2015 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show. Lori will present a two day intensive workshop to assists aviators obtaining skills and knowledge to operate safely in the challenging environment of back country mountain and canyon flying.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE: 9:30 AM – SAT, FEB 21 | Heritage Preparing the Pilot (1.5 hours) • • • • •

Preparing your aircraft Getting the numbers for Mountain and Canyon Flight: Aircraft Performance Work Sheet Steep stabilized approach: How do we do it and why do we like it?

Backcountry take off procedures Emergency canyon turns:Having a Way Out!

2:15 PM – SAT, FEB 21 | Heritage Navigation – Getting There (1.5 hours) • • • • •

Flight planning Types of drainage navigation Descending into confined areas Contour flying Ridge crossing

10:15 AM – SUN, FEB 22 | Heritage Landing Areas: Overhead Observation & Abort Point Aviation (1.5 hours) • • • • •

Runway surface conditions and hazards –game or livestock and other aircraft operations Gradient vs. Wind – Runway gradient and wind directions and intensity Surrounding terrain and obstacles with planned approach & departure path Emergency landing spots Abort point aviation

2:30 PM – SUN, FEB 22 | Heritage F lying the Approach in Confined Areas – Spot Landings (1.5 hours) • • • •

Every good landing starts in the pattern Design an approach within a confined area Aim-Point airspeed /ability to move Aim-Point The backcountry landing - Now what?

MACNICHOL is the owner of McCall Mountain/ Canyon Flying Seminars, a flight school in McCall, ID. This school provides an educational introduction to the special type of airmanship skills and knowledge needed to operate safely in mountainous backcountry terrain.

Lori learned to fly in McCall, Idaho in 1982 through her love of fishing. She knew the best fish were in the most remote spots and to get to them, she needed a pilot license. The private pilot license led to commercial and flight instructor ratings at which point Lori carefully began keeping notes on the unique skills and peculiarities of backcountry flying.

Lori also provides training courses to many advanced specialty groups such as US Air Force “Special Operations Squadrons,” US Border Patrol, US Forest Service and the National Transportation Safety Board, and most recently, SUSI Airlines in Indonesia.

REGISTRATION includes four 90 minute

sessions, manual, catered hot lunch (Saturday) and two-day admission to the Conference.

NOTE: Owing to the popularity of the Mountain Flying, ONLY registered attendees will be admitted into the workshop. Volunteers will monitor badges to insure that all registered attendees have seats. Call 866-922-7469 to register or visit washington-aviation.org. Cost is $45/person.

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9:15 AM – SAT FEB 21 | North Foyer Emergencies Happen: Managing Engine Failure in SE aircraft

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JOHN TOWNSLEY is a 3500 hour pilot with over three decades of experience flying SE piston engine aircraft. He holds a CPL and instrument rating.

For nearly 25 years he’s been active with the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) and is a regular participant in aviation safety seminars, webinars, and other safety events. John is a Mission Pilot with the Civil Air Patrol and is Mission Pilot qualified with the Washington State Department of Transportation. For the last few years he’s worked summers flying fire patrols. John has accumulated over 1500 hours as PIC in C182 and C182RG aircraft.

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Flight instructor, president, BruceAir 4:30 PM – SAT FEB 21 | Pioneer Room Flying Glass: Lessons from instructing in aircraft with high-tech cockpits 2:30 PM – SUN FEB 22 | Keynote IFR Flying with GPS

After a brief overview of the GPS/WAAS system, this presentation focuses on a discussion of flying under IFR with an IFR-approved GPS navigator, especially flying RNAV (GPS) approaches, including procedures with vertical guidance. Common questions will be addressed. When can an IFR-approved GPS be substituted for ground-based navigation aids?

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2014 was challenging for the Evergreen Aviation & Space

Museum (EASM), in McMinnville, Oregon, with the passing of its founder, Delford M. Smith and the bankruptcy of Smith’s for-profit Evergreen International Aviation family of companies. A new exhibitor at the Conference & Trade Show, the non-profit museum is doing well and wants everyone to know that. Last year over 300,000 people visited the museum campus which includes the museum, a large-screen theater and a unique indoor waterpark with a 747 on the roof!

Problems began in late 2013 when the for-profit companies, which included Evergreen International Airlines, Evergreen Trade Inc., and Evergreen Aviation Ground Logistics Enterprises (EAGLE), went into bankruptcy. The Evergreen Helicopter Company was sold to Erickson, Inc., in February of 2013. Unfortunately, the media stories that are appearing do not differentiate between the for-profit companies and the non-profit Museum, and the public quickly began to get the idea that the Museum was closing.

As Curator, Stewart Bailey says, “Most people in Oregon and Washington never saw Evergreen’s

fleet of 747s or helicopters because they were on jobs all over the globe. When you say ‘Evergreen,’ most folks locally think of the Museum and the Waterpark.”

Next, word got out that the Museum was losing its aircraft, because two planes displayed in the collection were sold. These aircraft, a General Motors TBM-3E Avenger and the famous Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor actually belonged to museum founder Del Smith, and were on loan to EASM. Twenty five other aircraft and artifacts that belonged to Smith’s Evergreen Vintage Aircraft, an LLC company, are also potentially up for sale, but again, these were only on loan.

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Bailey says, “While the Vintageowned aircraft are important to the collection, and we’ll miss them if they were to leave; we still have over 150 other significant aviation and space artifacts that help tell the story of flight.

The biggest and most impressive of these is the giant Hughes H-4 Flying Boat which is popularly called the ‘Spruce Goose.’ At this time the museum is working with a number of groups to try to keep the Evergreen Vintage aircraft here at the museum, and we are very optimistic about the opportunities.”

As a sign that the Evergreen Museum is looking to the future, it has continued to collect significant aircraft and artifacts for the collection, and 2014 saw the arrival of four new aircraft including a North American F-86H Sabre, a Beech C-45H Expeditor, a Douglas F5D Skylancer (one of only two existing) and a Cessna O-2A Skymaster that was involved in the Bat-21 rescue during the Vietnam War; a story that was made into a major motion picture. Negotiations are also going on for the acquisition of several other aircraft and space artifacts in 2015, so the collection continues to just get better.

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Continued from page 18 WILLIAMS has been a pilot and aviation writer since the early 1970s. His experience with Microsoft Flight Simulator included consulting with leading aviation organizations and teaching how to use Microsoft Flight Simulator as a training aid. Bruce now operates BruceAir LLC full time, developing training materials and a variety of topics for pilots and instructors. He is a flight instructor –specializing in technically advanced aircraft, simulator instruction, stall/spin/upset recovery and aerobatics

HOWARD WOLVINGTON, the 2014 National CFI of the Year, is an independent CFI from the Seattle, Washington area. As an ATP with more than 14,000 hours and 11,000 hours of flight instruction, his clients range from student pilots taking their first flights to Captains that fly for major airlines. He instructs extensively in Technically Advanced Aircraft for his clients.

Multiple cross trips in his personal Comanche 250 serve as teaching references for his instruction with clients. Howard recently became a Designated Pilot Examiner.

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Pilots fly in an environment in which they must manage risks. Bumping into runway/taxi lights, fences, terrain, buildings, obstacles, thunderstorms, other airplanes, or otherwise having our airplane go somewhere other than where we planned, needs to be avoided. The seminar will present and discuss tools and techniques to minimize the risks of our General Aviation aircraft having a bump that we would like to avoid.

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And, for the non-aviation focused crowd, the Evergreen Campus offers a unique, educational waterpark called “Wings and Waves.” Featuring a giant wave pool, a “splash deck” and four different tube slides that start their plunge from inside the fuselage of the retired Evergreen 747 on the roof, the facility is designed around the idea of teaching the visitors of all ages about water and its importance in our world. When kids get tired of swimming, there is a hands-on science center located on the second floor of the park that helps them learn more about the science of water, the water cycle and how water impacts our lives in the Pacific Northwest. The waterpark carries the aviation and space theme throughout the park.

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PEARSON FIELD EDUCATION CENTER

Youth Activities

F L IG H T ZO N E The Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show is honored to once again welcome Fort Vancouver Trust’s Pearson Field Education Center to partner in creating the FLIGHT ZONE at the 2015 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show.

PFEC will have lots of activities for the aspiring aviators and aviatrixes. They will bring the vertical wind tunnel that creates an instant thrill for young and old; create a glider building area and a zany rocket balloon launch site; as well as present the LED hula hoop flying obstacle course for the gliding competitions.

SAT, FEB 21, 9 – 5:30 PM SUN, FEB 22, 10 – 4:00 PM Booth #250 Youth Activity Area & Programs Pearson Field Education Center Laureano L. Mier, Director

SAT/SUN, FEB 22–23 | OPEN HOURS - Exhibit hall YES! There are things for kids to do at the 2015 Northwest Aviation Conference!

The Pearson Field Education Center will present a colorful array of ideas, designs, and programs that will entertain, excite and educate your kids! Pearson plans on bringing a collection of model aircraft to introduce the joys of aero modeling and the significant contributions model aviation has had on promoting general aviation. Thank you Pearson and Laureano for partnering on making this available!

The Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA fosters education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and has ambitious goals to partner on education programs with schools, organizations and community groups. The group visits local schools to provide aviation programs and annually celebrate Open Cockpit Day. They also support a Young Eagles program at the Pearson Field Education Center.

This year Pearson Field Education Center will once again bring its talented volunteers and hands-on interactive activities to the Northwest Aviation Conference.

Washington State University Vancouver Science Methods instructor and volunteer, Marlin Martin, will provide glider building sessions for the Flight Zone at the event. Pearson plans on setting up build table to permit attendees to build proven foam flyers or venture off and experiment by building their own designs. These are great flyers and rugged so that they can be flown over and over again. Durability is a key element into the success of the flying P.I.G.s (Pipe Insulation Gliders) – proof that PIGs can fly! For more information on the Pearson Field Education Center stop by booth #250 at the 2015 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show or visit the website: fortvan.org.

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Lodging near the Conference

Below is a list of area lodging facilities - please contact establishments for available dates & current pricing.

Puyallup: Fairfield Inn & Suites (within walking distance) 253-770-3100 Holiday Inn Express 812 South Hill Park Drive 253-848-4900

Motel Puyallup (within walking distance) 253-845-8825 NW Motor Inn (within walking distance) 253-841-2600

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Hampton Inn & Suites (within walking distance) 253-770-8880 mention the “puyallup fair”

Best Western Peppertree 401 8th St SW 253-887-7600

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Join, AVEMCO’s Mike Adams, SAT @ 4:30 PM for What Kind of Pilot Runs Out of Gas? Visit Avemco in booth #812.

Appetizers & hosted beer & wine at close of show.

Thank you to AOPA’s Foundation and the Odom Corporation for your support!

Wake up your senses with bruschetta and an Hama Hama oyster bar. Follow this with a Northwest Buffet – plank salmon and prime rib paired with Freemont Bonfire Ale and LaPostolle wine. The 2015 gala honors the 2015 “Spirit” award recipients: Bob L. Kay, Mary Schu and the Grove Field Airport, Camas, WA. Keynote speaker is aviation humorist, Rod Machado.

All auction proceeds go towards Career Forum student scholarships & group transportation fund. Tickets are $45/person; 360-427-5599 to reserve your seats or purchase online at washington-aviation.org.

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MORE FLY-IN OPTIONS: Auburn Airport (S50), booth #231, has plenty of tie-downs, reasonable hotels and EASY freeway access to Conference facility.

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Join AOPA president, Mark Baker, SAT @ 1pm for the AOPA annual address. Visit the AOPA team at booths # 610-611.

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For over three decades the Washington Aviation Association has been pleased to present the Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show. This event has grown to over 75 hours of safety seminars and 122,000 sf of aviation displays. The Conference is hosted at the WA State Fair and Events Center in Puyallup, WA, centrally located near the I-5 corridor between Tacoma and SeaTac Airport. Visit washington-aviation.org for details or sign up for updates at facebook.com/ aviationshow.

PUGET SOUND SOARING ASSOCIATION (PSSA) is a soaring club that operates just NE of Enumclaw, WA, with instruction and glider rentals for membership. Introductory 30 day memberships are available for $100, includes an introductory glider flight in two seat glider. pugetsoundsoaring.org

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Membership has its privledges For 32 years the Northwest Aviation Conference has soared and adapted under the guidance of the Washington Aviation Association. This year the WAA is taking the next step. We are expanding our services to create an online Northwest Aviation business community that can be responsive to customer and business needs – year round!

The WASHINGTON AVIATION ASSOCIATION is a group of businesses with an interest in aviation and who value the rights of pilots and the aviation industry. Organized in 1938, the WAA was formalized into a non-profit corporation in 1948 to confront problems of the industry and build a stable and prosperous future.

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FLYING-IN? Spencer Aircraft, #800, is again teaming with SIM

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Or visit washington-aviation.org for details!

HOW FAR?

to the Conference from: SEATAC Airport 1/2 hour Seattle 3/4 hour Portland WA 2.25 hours Vancouver BC 3.00 hours Spokane, WA 4.00 hours

Physical Address: NW AVIATION CONFERENCE

Puyallup Fair & Events Center Sleep Country Showplex, BLUE GATE 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371

NWAC - FEB 21-22

ADMISSION $5 | 17 & under FREE Parking FREE , Blue Lot , Meridian Street HOURS: SAT 9-5:30 | SUN 10-4 Showplex | WA State Fair Events Center

Come to the Show for FREE this year!

Complete this form and return it to the WAA booth (near the entrance of the exhibit hall) along with your membership payment and receive a FREE credit to attend the 2015 NW Aviation Conference! Call 866-922-7469 to find out how you can sign-up online!

Introductory Membership Rates:

√ FREE OR DISCOUNTED ADMISSION to WAA events including the Northwest Aviation Conference and Workshops or Forums √ Local Northwest MEMBER-TO-MEMBER communication and networking √ Free ON COURSE subscription √ Access online to MEMBERS ONLY calendars classifieds, forums and LOCAL connections √ Member only events & group opportunities

to Puyallup from the North on I-5 Traveling I-5 South, take Exit 135 to Puyallup; at the first stop light turn right to Pioneer Way East; travel 5.2 miles to 72nd Street E. Turn left to stay on Pioneer Way E., continue 1.9 miles to Puyallup’s 5th Street SW. Turn right to 5th Street SW and follow signs to “Fair”. FREE event parking in the Blue Lot, enter through Blue Gate.

Details? www.washington-aviation.org

Thank you to Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, #104, for your assistance with the AVIATION CAREER FORUM on FRI, FEB 20; thank you for your continued support as a Bronze Sponsor.

Why join? √ ADVOCACY for Northwest aviators √ DISCOUNTS on fuel, services, airport

THANK YOU event sponsors, Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air, #108-109, for your continued support! alaskaair.com

THANK YOU King County Airport for your continued support! Visit booth #120 to learn more about their services!

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NW AVIATION CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW 408 A.C. Propeller Service Inc. 925 South Nebraska Street Seattle, WA, 98108 206-762-1225 acpropeller.com

511 ACF-50 / Lear Chemical PO Box 1040 Stn B Mississauga, ON L4Y 3W3 905-564-0018 learchem.com

107 AC Air Technology 13832 Magnolia Ave Chino, CA 91710 855-884-7222 acairtechnology.com

428 Aerocet Inc 265 Shannon Lane Priest River,ID 83856 208-448-0400 aerocet.com

526 Ace Aviation Inc 289 E Perimeter Rd Renton, WA 98057 425-204-0845 aceaviationinc.com

202 Aerospace Turbine Rotables Inc. 3414 W 29th St South Wichita,KS 67217 316-617-0735 turbinerotables.com

423 ACES- Advanced Composite Education Services 11302 Steele St. South Ste. A Lakewood, WA 98499 253-537-0966 learncomposites.com

122 Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. 1045 Gemini Road Eagan, MN 55121 651-379-9888 awi-ami.com

522 Aircraft Alternator Service 2110 S. 300th St Federal Way, WA 98003 206-930-7713

109 -110 Alaska Airlines 800-ALASKAAIR 800-252-7522 alaskaair.com

512 Aircraft Magneto Service 11697 Kirk Ave NE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-768-3099 aircraftmagnetoservice.net

317 American Propeller Service & Eagle Engines Divisions of Ameritech Industries 20208 Charlanne Drive Redding, CA 96002 530-221-4470 ameritech-aviation.com

609 – 611 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) 421 Aviation Way Frederick, MD 21701 301-695-2154 aopa.org

231 Auburn Municipal Airport (S50) 400 23rd Street NE Auburn, WA 98002 253-333-6821 s50wa.com 812 Avemco Insurance Company 8490 Progress Drive, Suite 100 Frederick, MD 21701 800-638-8440 avemco.com

300 Angel Flight West 3161 Donald Douglas Lp S Santa Monica, CA 90405 angelflight.org

325 Avian Aeronautics Inc. 8900 State Hwy 3 SW Bremerton, WA 98312 800-734-7474

127 – 128 Aircraft Spruce & Specialty 225 Airport Circle Corona, CA 92880 800-824-1930 aircraftspruce.com

235 Arlington Municipal Airport 18204 59th Drive NE Arlington, WA 98223 360-403-3470 arlingtonwa.gov

326 Avian Flight Center 8900 State Hwy 3 SW Bremerton, WA 98312 360-674-2111 avianflight.com

123 Airius, LLC 811 S. Sherman St Longmont, CO 80501 303-772-2633 avedon.com

628 Association of Collegiate Training Institutions (ACTI) 12401 SE 320th St Auburn, 98092 253-380-7240

230 Aviation Product Systems Inc 3701 Hwy 162 Granite City, IL 62040 618-797-6630 a-e-r-o.com

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• NEW C180/185 STC Approved / PMA Pending soon • 10” & 14” Complete Assemblies • Sub Assemblies & Internal Parts • Complete Lock Kits

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• C120 - C206 Main Landing Gear, Tailgear Support per: AC43.13-2B, and tailwheel overhauls for almost every make and model, service of XPMods, Scott, McCauley. Certificates of Conformance included.

USED SERVICEABLE CESSNA PARTS

• OEM Cessna re-conditioned HD/LD Landing Gear • C-206 HD Landing Gear • C120-C206 Re-conditioned gear available • Used serviceable 8” or 10” OEM Cessna Tailwheels

The Landing Gear Works

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318 Aviation Training Center 7170 Perimeter Road S Seattle, WA 98108 888-708-2180 atcseattle.com 106 Aviators Hot Line 1003 Central Ave Fort Dodge, IA 50501 515-574-2140 aviatorshotline.com 503 Avidyne Corporation 55 Old Bedford Road Lincoln, MA 01773 781-402-7476 avidyne.com 308 AvWeb/Kitplanes 5452 Breakers Way Oxnard, CA 93035 805-382-3363 kitplanes.com 722 B-17 Alliance 13515 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie, OR 97222 971-219-8293 thebomber.com

220 B/E Aerospace Inc. /Ice Shield De-icing Systems 93 Nettie Fenwick Road Fenwick, WV 26202-4000 909-214-5790 iceshield.com

132 Big Bend Community College 7662 Chanute Street Moses Lake, WA 98837 877-745-1212 bigbend.edu

131 Central Washington University | Dept of Aviation 400 East University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926-7515 509-963-2364 cwu.edu

622 Backcountry Flying Experience PO BOX 7276 Kalispell, MT 59904-0276 406-890-3419 backcountryflyingexperience.com

310 British Columbia Floatplane Association 250-18799 Airport Way Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y2B4 604-649-6320 bcfloatplaneassociation.com

711 Barbossa Books 5660 NE Tolo Rd Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-780-8452 barbarossabooks.com

605 C & D Associates 302 Post Road Buchanan, MI 49107 866-CD-HEATS cdaircraftheaters.com

650 Cirrus Aircraft 8285 Perimeter Rd South Seattle, WA 98108 503-367-6256 cirrusaircraft.com

221 BEFA - Boeing Employees Flying Club 840 West Perimeter Road Renton, WA 98057 befa.org

623 Cascade Warbirds 1405 Madrona Avenue Everett, WA 98203 cascadewarbirds.org

301 Civil Air Patrol gocivilairpatrol.com

212 Behlen Building Systems P.O. Box 569 Columbus, NE 68602 800-228-0340 behlenmfg.com

200 Cascadia Aviation 18008 59th Dr. NE Arlington, WA 98223 360-310-6299 cascadiaaviation.com

307 Champion Aerospace 1230 Old Norris Rd Liberty, SC 29657 904-200-1665 champaero.com

203 Clover Park Technical College 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW Tacoma, WA 98499 253-589-6090 cptc.edu

328 Compass Airlines 7500 Airline Drive Suite 130 Minneapolis, MN 55450 612-713-6922 compassairline.com 712 Concorde Battery Corp 2009 San Bernardido Road West Covina, CA 91790 626-813-1234 concordebattery.com 515 Continental Motors 2039 South Broad St. Mobile, AL, 36615 800-718-3411 continentalmotors.aero 409 County Light Publishing PO Box 333 108 Mile Ranch, BC V0K 2Z0 250-791-6631 chrisharris.com 223 CSC / DUATS 14120 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20151 800-345-3828 csc.com

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429 Cubcrafters Inc 1918 South 16th Avenue Yakima, WA 98903 509-248-9491 cubcrafters.com

729 Eagle Fuel Cells 617 Skylane Taxiway Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-6149 eaglefuels.com

424 Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum 500 NE Capt. Michael King Smith Way McMinnville, OR 97128 sprucegoose.org

804 FAA - Safety Team 6133 E. Rutter Avenue Spokane, WA 99212-1454 425-917-6584 faa.gov

724 FAA Wildlife Strike Database 3700 Willow Creek Rd.-King 146 Prescott, AZ 86301-3720 928-777-3960 wildlife.faa.gov

704 Desert Aire Airport Grant Co. Airport District #1 119 Airport Way SW Mattawa, WA 99349 360-436-6277 daoa.org

425 Electrical Efficiency Systems 1010 SW 193rd Court Aloha, OR 97006 503-490-5852

525 ExpressJet Airlines 990 Toffie Terrace Atlanta, GA 30354 404-856-1719 expressjet.com

725 FAA - Seattle Airport Traffic Control Tower P.O. Box 80245 Seattle,WA 98108 faa.gov

626 FAA - Office of Security & Hazardous Materials Safety 425-227-1991 faa.gov

811 FAA - Seattle Center Auburn, WA 98092 253-351-3583 faa.gov

727 FAA- Boeing Airport Traffic Control Tower faa.gov 211 Ferry-Okanogan/ Republic Republic, WA 99166 ferrycounty.com

305 Electronics International 63296 Powell Butte Hwy Bend, OR 97701 541-318-6060 buy-ie.com

709 FAA - Aircraft Certification Office 1601 Lind Avenue SW Renton, WA 98057 faa.gov

805 FAA - Seattle Flight Standards District Office Renton, WA 98057 425-227-2567 faa.gov

104 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1000 SW Oaksdale Ave, Ste 110 Renton, WA 98057 425-226-2484 erau.edu

709 FAA - Manufacturing Inspection District Office faa.gov

726 FAA - Seattle Terminal Radar Approach Control Seatac, WA

119 DTC DUAT Service 108-F Greentree Road Turnersville, NJ 08012 800-243-3828 dtcduat.com 333 Dynon Avionics, Inc. 19825 141st Place NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425-402-0114 dynonavionics.com 7000 EAA 326 - Mt Rainier eaa326.org

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316 Electroair 317 Catrell Drive, Suite 2 Howell, MI 48843 517-552-9390 electroair.net

810 FAA - Paine Airport Traffic Control Tower faa.gov

210 Ferry-Okanogan/Tonasket Tonasket, WA 98855 ferrycounty.com 614 Flights Above The Pacific Northwest (FATPNW) facebook.com/groups/ FLightsAboveThePNW/ 728 FreeFlight Systems 3700 IH 35 South Waco, TX 76706 800-487-4662 freeflightsystems.com

608 Front Panel Express 5959 Corson Avenue South, Ste I Seattle, WA 98108 206-768-0602 frontpanelexpress.com

309 Hanks Aero Adventures Inc. 139 Van Farm Rd Warnerville, NY 12187 518-234-2851 selfflysafari.com

207 Galvin Flying Services 7001 Perimeter Road Seattle, WA 98108 206-763-9706 galvinflying.com

504 Harbors - The Seaplane and Boating Destination Magazine P.O. Box 1393 Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-821-1047 harbormagazine.com

329 Garmin International 2345 Turner Road SE Salem, OR 97302 800-525-6726 garmin.com 524 General Aviation News PO Box 39099 Lakewood, WA 98439 253-471-9888 generalaviationnews.com 206 Green River 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 222 Harvey Airfield 9900 Airport Way Snohomish, WA 98296 360-568-1541 harveyfield.com

823 -824 Higher Power Hydraulic Doors 1400 Teritorial Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022 269-927-8990 locally: 360-520-9554 hpdoors.com

710 Int'L Org of 99s Women Pilots ninety-nines.org

731 Hillsboro Aero Academy 3565 NE Cornell Road Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-726-3000 flyhaa.com

432 J & S Mahogany 15206 NE 19th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98686 360-241-9638 jsmahogany.com

730 Hillsboro Aviation Inc. 3565 NE Cornell Road Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-648-2831 hillsboroaviation.com

124 Jet Star Publishing Flight For Control Flight For Safety Flight To Success http://karlenepetitt.blogspot.com

108 Horizon Air 800-ALASKAAIR 800-252-7522 alaskaair.com

625 JETPUBS 900 Crest View Drive, Suite 130 Hudson,WI 54016 (715) 220-4232 jetpubs.com

416 International Aerobatics Club & Flipside Aerobatics lipsideaerobatics.com

406 Idaho Aviation Association PO Box 2016 Eagle, ID 83616 208-861-9056 idahoaviation.com

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629 JP Instruments 3185 B Airway Avenue Costa Mesa CA, 92626 714-557-3805 jpinstruments.com

335 Kato Enterprises, LLC 24 Roy St #27 Seattle, WA 98109 206-427-6247 katoenterprises@live.com 530 Kenmore Air Harbor 6321 NE 175th Kenmore, WA 98028 866-435-9524 kenmoreair.com 120 King County Int. Airport Boeing Field 7277 Perimeter Road South Seattle, WA 98108 206-296-7380 kingcounty.gov 528 Landing Gear Works 295 East Perimeter Road Renton, WA 98057 509-884-8919 thelandinggearworks.com 624 Leading Edge Aviation Inc. 63048 Powell Butte Hwy Bend, OR 97701 541-383-8825 flybend.com

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229 Lightspeed Aviation Inc. 6135 SW Jean Road Lake Oswego, OR 97035 503-968-3113 lightspeedaviation.com

532 Mountain View Aviation PO Box 31 Hubbard, OR 97032 503-981-4550 mtnviewaviation.com

218 McCall Mountain Canyon Flying Seminars, LLC PO Box 1175 McCall, ID 83638 208-634-1344 mountaincanyonflying.com

304 MultiCare Centers of Occupational Medicine PO Box 5299 Tacoma, WA 98415 253-545-5942 multicare.org

321 Mission Aviation Fellowship maf.org

705 The Museum of Flight 9404 East Marginal Way South Seattle, WA 98108 206-768-7105 museumofflight.com

205 Northwest Propeller Service, Inc. 16607 103rd Ave Ct E Puyallup, WA 98374 253-770-7400 nwpropeller.com

807 National Weather Service 7600 Sandpoint Way, Bin C-15700 Seattle, WA 98115 noaa.gov

311 NW Hangars PO Box 125 Quilcene, WA 98376 253-854-8678 nwhangars.com

400 Modern Pilot/ One-G Simulation 5113 Russell Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107 888-751-1011 modern-pilot.com 116 Moody Aviation 6719 East Rutter Ave Spokane, WA 99212 (800) DL-MOODY moody.edu

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313 New Generation Video 2100 SW Wynwod Avenue Portland, OR 97225 503-490-4166 newgenvideo.com

806 North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) 250 Vandenberg St Suite B016 Peterson AFB Colorado Springs, CO 80914-3805 norad.mil 505 Northwest Insurance Group, Inc. 3301 NE Cornell Road, Suite R Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-640-6060 nwinsurance.net

310 NWESTCO 6150 NE 92nd Dr. #100 Portland, OR 97220 303-501-0939 nwestco.com

320 Olympia Airport 7643 Old Hwy 99 SE Tumwater, WA 98501 360-528-8074 portolympia.com

403 Pearson Field Education Center 750 Anderson Street Vancouver, WA 98661 fortvan.org

407 Oregon Pilots Association 24198 S Skylane Dr. Canby, OR 97013 503-896-2470 oregonpilot.org

514 Pflueger's PO Box 187 Trinity Center, CA 96091 530-266-3236

430 - 431 Pacific Coast Avionics 22783 Airport Rd. NE Aurora, OR 97002 503-678-6242 pca.aero 422 Pacific Coast Composites 11302 Steele St. South Ste. B Lakewood, WA 98499 888-535-1810 pccomposites.com 523 Pangborn Memorial Airport One Pangborn Drive East Wenatchee, WA 98802 509-884-2494 pangbornairport.com

627 Pierce County Airport & Ferry Division 9850 64th St. W. University Place, WA 98467 (253) 798-7800 414 Pilots for Christ International pilotsforchrist-wa.org 813 Pilot Safety Insitute 562-444-5144 Pilotsafety.org 513 Placards Plus, LLC 12116 WoodlandAve.E. Puyallup, WA 98373 placardsplus.com

Join AOPA at the Northwest Aviation Conference!

Saturday, February 21 7:30 AM - North Foyer : AOPA Airport Support Network (ASN) Breakfast with ASN Director, Joey Colleran (invitation only)

2:15 PM - Room E/North Foyer : State of the Region Update Tristan Atkins, Aviation Director, Washington State Department of Transportation, Get an update on the Airport Investment Study.

10:30 AM - Keynote Area : Say Again? Radio Communications Done Right with Andrew Miller, AOPA Air Safety Institute

Dave Ulane, AOPA NW Regional Manager. Learn about the latest advocacy happenings in the northwest region.

Find out how to increase your margin of safety through effective communication with ATC.

Sunday, February 22

1:00 PM - Keynote Area : Pilot Town Hall with AOPA President Mark Baker Learn how AOPA is working to reduce the cost and complexity of flying as well as how AOPA is responding to key issues at the state and national levels.

11:30 AM - Keynote Area : After the Crash: Surviving an Aircraft Accident with Andrew Miller, AOPA Air Safety Institute Learn how to maximize your chances of survival and rescue after a crash.

Stop by the AOPA booth (#609-611) to join or renew your membership at our special show rate!

AOPA | 421 AVIATION WAY, FREDERICK, MD 21701 | 301.695.2000 | AOPA.ORG

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312 Port of Bremerton 8850 SW State Hwy 3 Bremerton, WA 98312 360-674-2381 portofbremerton.org

800 R & M Steel Aviation PO Box 580 Caldwell, ID 83606-0580 208-454-1800 aviationbuildingsystem.com

115 Sandia Aerospace 3700 Osuna Road NE. Suite 711 Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-341-2930 sandia.aero

706 Sky-Tec 350 Howard Clemmons Road Granbury, TX 76049 817-219-0007 plane-power.com

612 Port of Port Angeles PO Box 1350 Port Angeles, WA 98362 360-417-3363 portofpa.com

417 Rainier Flight Service 790 W Perimeter Rd Renton, WA 98057 425- 610-6293 rainierflight.com

507 - 508 Seaplane Pilots Association 3859 Laird Blvd.

Lakeland, FL 33811 863-701-7979 seaplanes.org

529 SkyVector 500 Union St #460 Seattle, WA 98101 206-388-5251 skyvector.com

412 Port of Skagit-Skagit Regional Airport 15400 Airport Drive Burlington, WA 98233 360-757-0011 portofskagit.com

216 - 217 Recreational Aviation Foundation PO BOX 271 Elmer City, WA 99124-0271 theraf.org

111 Seattle Avionics Software, Inc. 19825 141st pl. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425-806-0249 seattleavionics.com

105 SkyWest Airlines 444 S. River Road St. George, UT 84790 435-634-3738 skywest.com

126 Regal Aviation Insurance 5625 NE Elam Young Pkwy Hillsboro, OR 97124 800-275-7345 regalaviation.com

630 Seattle Seaplanes 1325 Fairview Ave E. Seattle, WA 98102 206-329-9638 seattleseaplanes.com

332 Rescue Tape 702-953-0968 rescuetape.com

405 Sennheiser Aviation 1 Enterprise Dr Old Lyme, CT 06371 317-938-7534 sennheiserusa.com

224-228 Snohomish County Airport / Paine Field 3220 100th Street SW Suite A Everett, WA 98204 425-388-5102 snoco.org

707 Portland Community College 17705 NW Springville Rd, RC 2/230 Portland, OR 97116 971-722-7256 pcc.edu 603 Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) Washington, D.C. 202-293-7277 passmember.org 850 Puget Sound Soaring pugetsoundsoaring.org

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117 Safety in Motion Flight Center 16911 103rd Ave E, Unit 102 Puyallup, WA 98374 253-840-KPLU simflightcenter.com

404 Soloy Aviation Solutions 450 Pat Kennedy Way SW Olympia, WA 98501 360-754-7000 soloy.com

209 Southwest Washington Regional Airport 2222 S Pacific Ave Kelso, WA 98626 360-261-8268 kelso.gov 826 - 829 Spencer Aircraft 16911 103rd Ave. E #102 Puyallup, WA 98374 253-848-9349 spenceraircraft.com 723 Spokane International Airport/Felts Field 9000 W Airport Drive, Suite 204 Spokane, WA 99224 509-455-6470 spokaneaiports.net 331 Sporty's Pilot Shop 2001 Sportys Drive Batavia, OH 45103 513-735-9100 sportys.com 6000 TeenFlight Puyallup PO BOX 731809 Puyallup, WA 98373

411 Tempest 3150 Hwy 34 E Ste 209 PMB179 Newnan, GA 30265 770-328-8797 tempestplus.com 327 Trade-A-Plane PO Box 509 Crossville, TN 38557 800-337-5263 trade-a-plane.com 324 UND Aerospace 3980 Campus Road Grand Forks , ND 58202-9007 701-777-3561 aero.und.edu 413 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 800 Algoma Blvd Oshkosh, WI 54901 920-424-1255 uwosh.edu 500 US Air Force Reserve Joint Base Lewis-McChord us.af.mil 214 Vintage Speed Design 1618 Avon Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 503-357-8969 vintagespeeddesigns.com 219 Voya Financial 10655 NE 4th St. Suite 300 Bellevue, WA 98004 425-429-3107 voyafa.com 208 Washington Airport Management Association 253-973-9687 wama.us 130 Washington Air Search and Rescue 37303 208th Ave SE Auburn, WA 98092 253- 833-6777 wasar.org 129 Washington Pilots Association PMB 397 - 227 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004-4721 425- 870-2287 wpaflys.org 506 Washington Seaplane Pilots wa-spa.org

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421 Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife 600 Capital Way N. Olympia, WA 98501 360-753-4717

420 Washington State DOT 7702 Terminal Street SW Tumwater, WA 98501 wsdot.wa/aviation

421 Washington State Patrol Aviation 7525 Old Highway 99 SE PO Box 42615 Olympia, WA 98501 360-753-6173

420 Washington State Department of Natural Resources PO Box 47000 1111 Washington Street SE Olympia, WA 98504-7000 360-902-1000

112 Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum 1600 Air Museum Rd. Hood River, OR 97031 waaamuseum.org 306 Westminster College 1840 S 1300 E Salt Lake City, UT 84105 801-832-2218 westminstercollege.edu 606 Whelen 51 Winthrop Rd Chester, CT 06412 860-526-9504 whelen.com 607 Wilco, Inc 3502 W Harry Wichita, KS 67213 800.767.7593 wilcoaircraftparts.com 118 Wings Financial Credit Union 14985 Glazier Avenue, Suite 100 Apple Valley, MN 55124-6539 800 -692-227 wingsfinancial.com 509 Wings Of Rescue 5959 Topanga Canyon Blvd #285 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 818-917-3537 wingsofrescue.org 204 Wings West Governor Exchange & Overhaul, Inc 16701 103rd Avenue CT E Puyallup WA 98374-3766 800-557-3188 121 Wipaire 1700 Henry Ave South St Paul, MN 55075 651-451-1205 888-947-2473 wipaire.com 708 Women in Aviation WA Chapter Women in Aviation, International Morningstar Airport 3647 State Route 503 South West Alexandria, OH 45381-9354 937-839-4647 wai.org

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107 Zeftronics 1622 E Whaley Street Longview TX, 75601 888-309-3883 zeftronics.com

Prototype Instrument Backlit Panel displayed at 2015 Conference Placards Plus will display a prototype instrument panel with retrofitted backlighting at the conference.

photo: Lucas Ansley

Cascade Warbirds motto: “Keep ‘em Flying”

Cascade Warbirds is a chapter of the EAA Warbirds of America, and the largest Warbird Squadron in the Country, with over 235 members throughout the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada.

Together, those members own approximately 135 Vintage Former Military Aircraft (“Warbirds”).

Cascade Warbirds is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization, whose Motto is “Keep ‘em Flying!”.

The Cascade Warbirds are dedicated to maintaining Vintage Military Aircraft flying for public display as a way of educating people about our history, and honoring the Men & Women who designed, built, maintained and flew these aircraft in defense of their countries.

One does not need to be a Pilot to belong to Cascade Warbirds – many members enjoy being around Warbirds, and helping to “Keep ‘em Flying” in many ways – marshalling, organizing, photography, writing, historical presentations and more.

4:30 PM – SAT, FEB 21 | South Foyer 11:30 PM – SUN, FEB 22 | South Foyer So You Want to Own a Warbird

Panel discussion with several experienced Warbird Owners and Pilots. They will profile a number of popular Warbird Aircraft, discussing their attributes, a little of their history, and what they are like to own, fly and operate. They will also discuss their reasons for wanting to fly Warbirds, how to get into Warbird aviation, and will have time for questions and answers from aspiring Warbird pilots and enthusiasts alike.

Each panel can be illuminated with 12 volts, using a single low voltage LED, a series resister and fiber optics. Installation can be accomplished by an A&P mechanic using a free Parts List handout. The Parts List will also be available from www.placardsplus.com after the Conference. The purpose if this new panel display is to provide a way to add interior panel lighting for safer night flying.

Approval of the modification is to be obtained by the installer. Placards Plus, LLC is a crafttype business making durable overlays for old and worn aircraft panels for over 11 years.

The sole owner and panel designer is Dennis (Denny) Rhoads.

Placards Plus, LLC will be at booth 513 at the Northwest Aviation Conference.

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Honoring “Spirits” of Aviation AVIATION AWARDS BANQUET & AUCTION FEBRUARY 21 | Keynote Area - Reception 5:30 PM, Dinner 6:00 | $45

The Washington Aviation Association is honored to join with our industry leaders and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association to celebrate members of the aviation community who have displayed the “Spirit” of aviation. We invite you to join us Saturday, February 21, for an evening of good food, great company and the opportunity to congratulate these individuals.

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Robert (Bob) L. Kay Recently the Northwest aviation community lost a true friend of aviation. A familiar face and a positive ray of energy at the annual Northwest Aviation Conference, Bob Kay was an aviator’s aviator in the true sense of the phrase. As a child, he flew gas-powered model airplanes and as an adult, sat in the cockpit of numerous aircraft of all types. Flying to Bob was a gift and he shared that gift well.

Bob was born in Great Falls, Montana and moved to Republic, Washington as a child. He graduated from High School in Cheney, WA, and completed his college education at both Eastern Washington and Oregon State Universities. He earned his Master of Science in Aeronautical Science in 1995.

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Bob had a broad and diverse aviation background. He joined the Washington Air National Guard in 1965, earning his wings at Reese AFB, TX. During his 32-year career in the Air Guard, Bob flew the F101, F102, and KC-135 as well as the C-54, T29, C-131, T-33 and U-3.

Later in his career, he was assigned as a staff officer to Headquarters Washington ANG, serving as Plans and Programs Officer; then in 1991, he became the Director of Operations for the newly formed Close Air Support Detachment One at McChord, AFB, WA. He was an advocate for replacing the aging KC135 Tanker for a newer Boeing model. (Added note: the First Flight of the KC-46 Pegasus, the critical building block for the missionized aerial refueler, was flown on December 28, 2014.)

Bob retired from the ANG in 1997 with the rank of Colonel.

He began his 20-year flying career with the Boeing Company in 1985. He served as production test pilot, safety pilot, instructor pilot and FAA designated check airman on all models of the B-737, B757, B767, B-777 and B-747-400.

During his careers at Boeing and the Air Guard, he ran his own construction company, flew for Cascade Airways in Spokane, WA, flew corporate flights for Empire Airways in Coeur d’Alene, ID and flew missions for the USFS. He has over 10,000 hours of flying experience in general aviation, turboprop, fighter and transport category aircraft, world-wide. In 2004, Bob formed KayCo Worldwide LLC and performed contract flying for flight test, maintenance check flights and deliveries of large jets worldwide.

Under this LLC, Bob also was developing lightweight equipment for use in general aviation and outdoor activities. He started the Aircraft Sales Division in 2005, the year he retired from Boeing.

The objective of buying and selling aircraft was to purchase single engine aircraft for immediate turn and sales. After purchasing the first aircraft, Cessna 170A, he realized there may be a market for backcountry configured aircraft.

After that, he concentrated on finding candidate airplanes to restore and convert to STOL and a backcountry configuration. His converted fleet includes Cessna 170, 172, 182 aircraft. He was in the market for a 180 to reconfigure for he and his wife, Jo, to continue to fly the backcountry in style.

The decision to concentrate on backcountry aircraft, eventually and fortuitously, led Bob on a fly fishing trip to Shafer Meadows in Montana in 2009, where he met the folks of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (the RAF). For the following years, until his death in 2014, he was a proactive supporter of this organization.

He knew that General Aviation was in trouble and wanted to help bring it back. As the RAF’s Washington State Liaison, Bob spearheaded the changes to the state’s Recreational Use Statute to include aviation in its wording. His hard work paid off and the Bill was passed, putting the amended RUS into law. Other states have followed suit since then, due to his diligence.

He worked tirelessly with the USFS, WSDOT, BLM and other entities throughout the US to promote General Aviation, attending numerous planning meetings and conferences around the country to give voice to general aviation during their planning processes.

Bob never turned down a chance to be part of a work party to help maintain or improve an airstrip. With Bob at the helm, he worked with the USFS and WSDOT to improve the airstrip at Sullivan Lake in NE Washington. It has become an annual RAF fly-in during the summer to include a work party and loads of fun with other aviators, as well as introducing the general aviation world to the folks camping in the two adjoining USFS campgrounds.

Bob was always there with a helping hand, sharing his vast knowledge of aviation, outdoor survival skills, engineering and how to have fun. His love for aviation affected his wife, Jo, and she earned her private pilot’s wings in 1989.

They loved flying together, camping in the backcountry, meeting other aviators, and northwest spreading their love of aviation with non-aviators whenever they had the chance.

Northwest Spirit of Aviation Awards Banquet Saturday, February 21 | 5:30 PM following close of show; dinner 6:00 PM

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Mary Schu With over 20,000 hours of flight time and the esteemed title of National Flight Instructor of the Year for 2015, Mary Schu aviation experiences have led her to be a leader in aviation safety and education. Living with the mantra “changing lives through aviation,” Mary embodies the “spirit” of aviation.

Mary Schu has dedicated nearly forty years to the advancement and safety of General Aviation.

She began as a school teacher, turned Certified Flight Instructor in the late 1970s, and was recently recognized as the National Flight Instructor of the Year for 2015 through the FAA FAASTeam General Aviation Awards Program.

She has flown as a corporate chief pilot, US Forest Service Fire Reconnaissance pilot and Certified Flight Instructor for over 20,000 hours.

Currently Mary instructs “Right Seat Review,” a new course developed to strengthen weak areas in CFI preparation for the oral with a focus on teaching techniques. Associated with flight schools providing the necessary flight training for initial CFIs, reinstatement, reissue and add-on ratings.She is an FAA designated pilot examiner (DPE) for most fixed wing certificates and ratings, giving hundreds of practical tests in both the Northwest and Midwest.

C.W.A.A. is made up of nearly fifty dedicated members, pilots and non-pilots, who share a passion for aviation. Members mentor future pilots, fund raise for their Scholarship Program for college students entering into the aviation field as well as students interested in attending their Summer Aviation Camp. Members work closely with the local community and nationwide organizations to promote aviation.

“The experiences reflected here reveal some of the lives I have been privileged to touch as a pilot through our shared love of aviation,” remarks Mary on her vast list of accomplishments, “Although I don’t ever expect to be monetarily rich through aviation, because of it, I am one of the wealthiest and most fortunate people in the world!”

considering an airport for the Spirit of Aviation Award 2015, there is no better airport than Grove Field,” writes their nominator, “They have an incredibly involved membership, they support aviation summer camps, they run Camas Wings and Wheels Day, Aviation Career Day and despite just having a major fire at their airfield this Fall they still pull themselves together with a Spirit of Aviation like you have never ever seen.” He remarks they have a dedicated team They have a team of dedicated pilots and family members that show up in incredible numbers for meetings and events.

She crews a WW II B-25 Mitchell bomber and is currently working toward a B-25 type rating hoping to become an NDPE. She has volunteered hundreds of hours after being chosen part of the national FAA Airman Certification Standards Working Group which is completing the new training and testing standards to replace the Practical Test Standards in the near future.

“Mary has given much to aviation because she loves the industry, ” writes her husband and nominator, “I have watched her participation over the years, and believe she exemplifies the SPIRIT of AVIATION that everyone in aviation should strive to attain.” Congratulations!

She has experienced many inflight aviation emergencies, including high altitude explosive decompression and emergency descent from 19,000 feet in the winter in Colorado when the C421 co-pilot’s wind screen blew out of the aircraft (temperature was –32 below zero Celsius, ground speed 295 knots) and five actual engine failures – all of which she shares to promote superior emergency training for survival.

She has developed and operated an FAA 141 flight school, FAA 135 Charter operation, FAA 145 Repair Station, international SEVIS approved flight program and Associate and Bachelor of Science aviation degrees online.

She presents an FAA approved 16 hour Certified Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) for CFI renewal on land and on cruise ships. The “Wings and Waves” FIRC will cruise to Alaska the summer of 2015 with a trip to a warm destination in winter of 2016. CFI certificates are renewed in class through IACRA so everyone goes home with a certificate.

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Spirit of Aviation Airport Award Recipient

Grove Field Airport

Camas Washougal Aviation Association The Washington Aviation is pleased to honor the efforts, tenacity and “Spirit” of the members and volunteers who represent the Grove Field Airport in Washougal WA. Owned and operated by the Port of CamasWashougal, Grove Field is located in Clark County, Washington, three miles north of the city of Camas. The Camas Washougal Aviation Association (C.W.A.A.) supports the long term operation and survival of Grove Field Airport in the Fern Prairie area in Camas, WA.

“If the Washington Aviation Association is

A second nomination received for Grove Field reads, “They truly embody the “spirit of aviation” and are very deserving of that award. Even after the hanger fire, they are right back in the thick of things and moving forward. A truly amazing group of pilots.”

The president of the Camas Washougal Aviation Association, is Robert Pierce who just received a nomination to Officer Candidate School to be a Naval Aviator. “An outstanding young man who will make this country proud, and does an incredible job running CWAA,” remarks their nominator, “If there is any airport more deserving I would be most impressed, but PLEASE consider Grove Field this year if you could.”

It with pride that the WAA presents the Spirit of Aviation award to this dedicated group who understands through their mission and actions the importance to “promotes general aviation in the community” as they supports the “long-term operation and survival of Grove Field,” and “mentors future pilots.” Thank you for all you do – to each one of your members!

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Products entered into this prestigious program are judged by an expert panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the consumer electronics trade media assembled to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 28 product categories. Zulu PFX won in the In-Vehicle Accessories/Control/Navigation category.

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Lightspeed will be exhibiting at the 2015 Northwest Aviation Conference. Along with displaying all their models, including the Zulu PFX, Lightspeed Aviation, are once again Bronze level Sponsors of the event. The company has continued the tradition of donating headsets to the Conference to be used as giveaways and to generate scholarship funds. Be sure to enter to win at the WAA Info booth near the Conference entrance. Thank you, Lightspeed.

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“Lacey Lady”B-17 BOMBER

The B-17 Bomber that has been a famous icon along Hwy 99E since 1947, now the “Lacey Lady” is being restored to flying condition. This rare historic treasure will represent the integrity of a great era for America. She will be preserved to educate, inspire and honor the sacrifices made for our country.

Volunteer crews teamed together and transported this B-17 Flying Fortress, formerly known as “The Bomber”, now the “Lacey Lady” is at her new restoration site at Salem, OR. McNary air field. There the B-17 Alliance will build an inspirational destination point.

Join us for a power point presentation at the NW Aviation Conference. Historical photos, operational logistics and the complications that this team had to overcome through the dismantle process.

This B-17G has the lowest air time of any B-17 in existence.

Dismantling a B-17 designed to endure heavy battle is not easy.

Cooperation with corporate partnerships like Axis Crane & Gresham Transfer are making this non-profit a success. The inner wings of the historical landmark are oversized, rare and irreplaceable.

The entire aircraft has made it safely to the new restoration site. No parts have been sacrificed thanks to the thorough planning of our skilled volunteer crew.

The “Lacey Lady” is the best intact, restorable, example of a B-17 remaining. Find out how this team worked through obstacles, was successful and what the future holds for this “Flying Fortress”!

Jayson Scott, President spearheaded the team to get this B-17G out of the weather. The main concern has been the safety of volunteers and to maintain the structural integrity of this vintage aircraft. You can’t just go down to the local hardware store and buy replacement pieces.

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Wipaire’s Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship In celebration of 55 years of continuous float production, Wipaire, Inc. has announced the Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship to be awarded in July at EAA Airventure.

“As a longtime and active member of the seaplane community, we continually invest in people and products to better serve the industry,” stated Chuck Wiplinger, President and COO. “It only seems natural for us to share the incredible world of seaplane flying with the next generation of seaplane pilots and enthusiasts.”

Ben Wiplinger, founder of Wipline, Inc., purchased his first seaplane in 1951 and wanted to become a dealer for EDO, then the largest float manufacturer in the world. Ben’s application was not approved, so in 1960 he sold his company and set out to build his own floats, establishing Wipline,Inc. in 1960. Many of the features Ben incorporated in the first set of Wipline floats remain standard today.

Ben passed away in 1992, leaving the company to his son, Bob, who continues to serve as the Chief Executive Officer. Ben’s grandson Chuck now works alongside Bob as President and Chief Operating Officer of Wipaire.

The scholarship is valued at $1,500 and will be paid directly to the winner’s designated flight school. Applicants must hold a sport pilot license or higher, and must submit the application form and a 500word essay that includes why the applicant would like to learn to fly seaplanes, how the scholarship will help in career or aviation industry aspirations, and a statement of financial need. Applicants must also submit a copy of pilot certificate, and copy of current medical (if applicable), and must be a legal resident of the United States or Canada, excluding the province of Quebec.

The application form may be downloaded at www.wipaire.com/scholarship and will also be available at Wipaire displays. You can visit Wipaire in the Sponsor row at the NW Aviation Conference. Entries must be received by June 30th, 2015.

BATTLE OF BRITIAN SPEAKERS:

JOHN T. SESSIONS, CHAIRMAN HFF John Sessions’ passion for aviation began

with a spontaneous visit in 1983 to a flying club at Boeing Field. He got interested, started flying small Cessnas, graduated to bush planes, and then added floats. After “about twenty trips to Alaska at a hundred knots,” John moved to corporate jets and received his Airline Transport Pilot license with a single-pilot rating in the CJ series.

Several thousand hours later, the call of fast stick-and-rudder pulled him into the world of classic Warbirds. Today, he flies P-51B “Impatient Virgin” whenever weather and schedule allow, and he’s rated to fly most of the HFF aircraft collection—“most” will soon become “all.” He’s had some exciting moments: “A couple of engine failures, an engine fire, and a broken tail-wheel all rank right up there.”Over the past five years, John has been devoted to acquiring and restoring the HFF collection. He considers himself a trustee of “precious icons that fly.” Kilo-7 reflects his desire to share aircraft guaranteed to spark passion and inspiration.

MIKE LAVELLE is an aviation historian and author with over 48 years of aviation/ aerospace experience to include Cessna and the Boeing aircraft companies. After retiring from Boeing in 2005 he spent another 7 years as a director at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, WA. A FAA flight instructor with over 7000 hours in a variety of aircraft, as well as, a certified Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic, Mike, who is also Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, has made many of his aviation history presentations around the US and at world-wide branches of the Royal Aeronautical Society and air museums including the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, UK. Mike’s area of historical interest has been topics from the early days of aeronautics into the jet age. His latest book with Addison Pemberton is on the Boeing Model 40 and the Birth of Boeing Airliners. Mike and is wife Janet live in Issaquah, Washington.

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NW Aviation Career Forum

Friday, February 21, 2015 | 9 AM – 3 PM

Washington State Fair & Events Center, Puyallup, WA Interested in a career in aviation? Want to fly planes for a living? Is it a living? These, and more, are just a few of the questions that can be answered at the NW Aviation Career Forum hosted Friday, February 20 prior to the start of the Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show.

In 2015 the Washington Aviation Association will again host an extra day dedicated to aviation careers. Along with airlines, businesses, colleges and government agencies, the Forum represents the cumulative efforts of presenters from all aspects of the industry.

the Washington Aviation Association, “hosting this event is an opportunity for new aviators and experienced aviators, providing resources to those who need to get to the next level. There are alarming aviation workforce shortages, unless we become proactive, the situation will become severe.”

“As an aviation non-profit, we are very concerned about the industry’s future,” said Jamelle Garcia, Executive Director of

The six hours of training, divided in to four district experience tracks are led by

panels of aviation operators and educators including airline, coast guard, WSP, float pilots, industry leaders, colleges, training facilities and airports. The event expects to attract over 500 attendees in 2015.

Along with other colleges, youth organizations and training facilities throughout WA, OR and ID, Anthony Remboldt, Director of Training, Walla Walla University, at-

tended in 2013 and 2014 with a group of students.

“It did so much good last year for our program and brought a lot of excitement into the often slow winter training time,” Remboldt wrote, “we are working towards incorporating the event into our academic year.”

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TARGETED AVIATION CAREER TRACKS

9:00 AM | KARLENE PETITT, international airline pilot, author and motivational speaker, will share tips on how to achieve the level of success you deserve. This dynamic presentation will be followed by “DAYS” in the lives of aviation professionals.

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10:00 SKY’S THE LIMIT

10:00 GUARD AND RESERVE

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11:00 INTER-SERVICE TRANSFERS 11:00 AIRLINE II: SCHOOLS

From ATC to rotors and wings – what are your career dreams – hear from real world professionals Panel of professionals share their journeys – their paths, challenges and victories. Q/A

1:15 FOSTERING OPPORTUNITY

Ways in which K-12 s and college educators can introduce aviation themes into current classes.

2:15 THE NEXT STEP?

Mentoring – learn from what leaders did right or would change so you don’t have to. Open forum

Insightful knowledge on how part-time service can benefit you as an aeronautical professional.

Transferring to another branch of service or achieving another MOS within your service?

1:15 CAREER PAST MILITARY

Alaska, Horizon, Compass & NW Airlift on hiring & how your experience benefits your civilian career.

2:15 EDUCATION FOR VETERANS

Speak with representatives from schools that can help you take advantage of military benefits.

10:00 AIRLINE I: CAREERS

Starting flight training or preparing for airline interviews, what you can do to ensure success?

Pros/cons of methods to build flight time and be competitive in the job market. Open forum

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10:00 AVIATION MAINTENANCE I Type of training, where to train, and what to expect when you earn your A&P license.

11:00 JOINING THE WORKFORCE What job search methods are most productive?

What to avoid & how to maintain your goals.

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1:15 FINANCING YOUR PATH

2:15 AIRLINE IV: MAJORS

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We know the hiring minimums, but what are airlines looking for in their pilots? Q & A

With so many different choices in aviation the financial considerations for each are different. Q/A

Representatives from major airlines share projec- Enhance your offerings to meet the changing needs of the industry & increase income potential. tions. What is HR looking for in their pilots?

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FORUM | Continued from page 42 Attendance is not limited to students. The targeted introductory sessions will serve the needs of high school groups and parent/student registrations – but concurrently are streams that serve all experience levels – maintenance, military and airline – and all of which encourage student participation and mentoring.

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Creating a lot of interest at the 2015 event is the increased participation of recruiting airlines.

“We will continue to be a part of the event for years to come,” commented John Hornibrook, Chief pilot at Alaska Airlines.

In 2015 Alaska Airlines has a variety of representatives participating in all of the Forum tracks – including two chief pilots. In addition, Alaska Airlines will once again be a Silver Sponsor of the NW Aviation Conference, and will be exhibiting in booths #108-110.

As a result of the interest created by the Friday sessions, a variety pilot employers, including Regional and Major airlines, will be displaying at the Conference and accepting resumes and conducting preliminary pilot interviews throughout the weekend.

In all over forty-five speakers have volunteered their time to present at the 2015 Forum on Friday, Feb 20, with hand’s on advise on all aspects of the industry – from pilots, mechanics to airport support.

From resumes and scholarships to coast guard training or airport management – the topics covered are limitless. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and understand expectations from the people who are actively employed or employing!

The Career Forum will be hosted Friday, February 20 the day prior to the NW Aviation Conference. Cost is $35/ person and includes lunch and admission to Saturday/Sunday’s events. For information or to register call 360-427-5599 or visit washington-aviation.org.

Discounts and scholarships are available for students, groups, and military. Pre-registration required; $35 –Includes badge, info packet, lunch and admission to the NW Aviation Conference. Scholarships & group rates available, for information call 866-WAA-SHOW. Parking is free.

2015 Targeted Aviation Career Tracks Interested in participating?

The Aviation Career Forum will be hosted Friday, February 20 at the Washington State Fairgrounds. Cost is $35 and includes lunch Friday (only) and admission to the Conference Saturday and Sunday. Parking is free in the Blue Lot on Meridian. Doors open at 8:00 am. Register in advance at 866-922-7469 or online at washington-aviation.org. Visit the website for complete speaker & schedule details and event updates!

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I. AVIATION CAREERS – career opportunities, financing, resume scholarships, flight instruction, colleges , ratings, activities that will fast-track or hinder your aviation career.

II. MAINTENANCE CAREERS – technology, FAA changes III. AIRLINE CAREERS – hiring forecasts/industry trends

IV. MILITARY – lateral moves,education & civilian transitions.

The event features open keynote session and opportunities to network with college, airline and government representatives. Panels will include industry speakers.

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Your Invitation

OFFICER AND ENLISTED, VETERAN or currently serving, you are invited to attend the 3RD ANNUAL NW AVIATION CAREER FORUM proudly hosted by the Washington Aviation Association. Already an aviation professional or dream of becoming one? Join us for a once-a-year

opportunity to get face time with local industry leaders and hear their perspective on hiring veterans.

10:00 AM | GUARD AND RESERVE OPPORTUNITIES Reserves and National Guard representatives will provide insightful knowledge on how part-time military service can benefit you as an aeronautical professional. Open to military and civilian audience.

11:00 AM | INTER-SERVICE TRANSFERS Considering transferring to another branch of service or achieving another MOS within your own service? Join us to discuss with service members about their own experiences to decide if this is right for you.

1:15 PM | LIFE BEYOND THE MILITARY A forum dedicated to military service members seeking careers in the civilian market place.

Companies including ALASKA AIRLINES, HORIZON AIR, and NW AIRLIFT, will speak directly about their future hiring needs and how your military service and experience can benefit your civilian career.

2:15 PM | EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS Military service entitles you to excellent educational benefits. The greatest thing you can do to advance your career in aviation is to continue to educate yourself. Speak with representatives from colleges, universities and flight schools that can help you take advantages of those benefits. Open to both a military and civilian audience.

Thanks to our Presenters:

Moderator: LTJG MORGAN LAWRENCE, Navy Reserves, Compass Airlines; Panelists: TSGT ORLANDO ANDUJAR, USAF Reserve recruiter, CW5 TERESA BURGESS, WA Army National Guard, JACOB CANTY, UND, CDR BILL DAVIS, Navy Reserve, VR-61, Alaska Airlines, JERRY KIDRICK, ERAU, Prescott, DANIEL JONES, Hillsboro Aero; ANDY MILLER, University of Wisconsin, MICHAEL REED, Alaska Airlines, TOM STRUCK, NW Airlift; COL GARRIN TENTSCHERT, USAF Reserves, Alaska Airlines Chief Pilot, BILL THOMSON, Horizon Air, CARLOS ZENDEJAS, Alaska Airlines

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2015 Maintenance Seminars

We are pleased offer maintenance refresher courses at the Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show. Thank you to the experts who have traveled to Puyallup for these sessions! If you require certification for the IA Renewal, the 2015 fee is $35.

SATURDAY | February 21 FOUNDERS ROOM 8:00 AM | Lead Acid Battery Maintenance Bob Burkel, Concorde Battery Best practices and procedures to keep batteries airworthy. Topics addressed include challenges of diagnosing and resolving discharged batteries, importance of scheduled capacity checks, avoiding abusive conditions, and instructions for continued airworthiness.

9:00 AM | FAA Regulations and IA Renewal Issues Bruce Kitelinger & Joe DiMarco, SEA FSDO Safety Inspectors Current FAA regulations and clarification of many of the common misunderstandings regarding them as well as examine Inspector Renewal issues.

10:15 AM | Cabin Heater Safety and Maintenance Dennis Sandmann, C&D Associates Manufacture of combustion cabin heaters and importance of ADs that apply to those heaters. The seminar will cover an in depth explanation of the maintenance required for each AD, investigate the process for testing a heater and provide troubleshooting solutions.

11:15 AM | Aircraft Exhaust & Engine Mounts Thomas Heid, Aerospace Welding & Manufacturing Seminar covers detection & prevention of carbon monoxide exposure; FAA recommendations on muffler replacement; safety hazards of poorly maintained exhaust; baffle failure/ TLP blockage; inspection and periodic removal of cowling as well as engine mount degradation - corrosion and mechanical stress; damage caused by chafing by other tubing, cables or moving metal parts; landing mishaps and repairs.

1:30 PM | Break in Procedure on the Brake Linings and Discs Ben McNamara, A.E.R.O. Inc. It is very important that the mechanics break these pieces in so they get the proper life on them. It doesn’t have to just be PMA brake linings and brake discs that have to have the break in procedure but the OEM has to have this done to. Different types of brake systems, adherents and abrasives, and their specific unique break in procedure.

2:30 PM | Spark Plug Maintenance Brian Cox, Tempest This session covers the design, materials, and manufacturing of Tempest spark plugs and includes service tips and tools for cleaning, rotating, gapping, testing, and installing aviation spark plugs. Brian Cox is the Western Regional Sales Manager for Tempest Plus Marketing Group, which markets the Tempest brand of aviation products.

3:30 PM | Slick Mag Inspection & Ignition Harness Maintenance Joe Logie, Champion Products This sessions covers the Slick Mag 500 hour inspection including maintenance manual updates and most recent SB’s as well as ignition harness maintenance.

4:30 PM | Continental Fuel Injection; Important Maintenance John Heitland & Ron Humphrey Continental Motors The importance of fuel system maintenance and procedures for system calibration. This session covers the requirements for properly maintaining the Continental Continuous Flow Injection System. John Heitland joined Continental Motors in 2013 after serving over 16 years as an aviator in the United States Air Force and Army.

Ron Humphrey began his career in aviation maintenance by obtaining his Airframe and Powerplant Certificate at Pensacola Junior College in 1989 where he graduated top of his class.

Ron holds a Private Pilot License and an Inspection Authorization rating.

PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHT: 1:00 PM – SUNDAY FEB 22 | Pioneer Room

FLYOVER: British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast CHRIS HARRIS is an award winning Canadian photographer whose work has been published world-wide including National Geographic. He has published twelve books depicting the wilderness of Central British Columbia.Chris will share images of his wild adventures, including a crash, while photographing his aviation book Flyover. He will also pass along stories based on over 50 bush pilot interviews.Chris’ slide show which is put to music is a stunning insight to the wilderness areas of central BC’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region.

You can visit with Chris at the Country Light Publishing booth, #409.

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SUNDAY | February 22 Founders Room

10:15 AM Ignition Systems Servicing and Maintenance John Heitland / Ron Humphrey, Continental Motors The hour provides information pertaining to the Continental Motors (formerly Bendix) line of ignition products. Subjects covered will be product line, service intervals –both in service and overhaul, maintenance publications, product support.

1:00 PM Cabin Heater Safety and Maintenance Dennis Sandmann, C&D Associates Mr Sandmann will speak on the manufacture of combustion cabin heaters and illustrate importance of ADs that apply to those heaters. The seminar will cover an in depth explanation of the maintenance required for each AD, the process for testing a heater, common problems and provide troubleshooting solutions.

REGISTRATION Attendees requiring certification must show picture ID at check-in (begins at 7:00 AM SAT). Pick up credential at WAA Info booth. IA’s are required to have IA cert card stamped at the close of each hour attended.

CALL 866-922-7469/ 360-427-5599, email rachel@washington-aviation.org with any questions!

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