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Greetings! Welcome to AOPA’s Aviation Summit. I’m excited to have you here as we join together to “Rally GA!”

There’s so much going on over the next few days that it’s impossible to do it all—but I invite you to have fun trying.

This year’s Summit offers dozens of seminars designed to help you get the most out of your flying by helping you stay healthy, fly safely, and find great new ways to enjoy your time in the left seat.

In the exhibit hall, you can find the latest tools, avionics, and innovations from all the top names in general aviation. Hands-on displays and product demonstrations let you explore the newest developments in everything from headsets to glass panel displays.

At Airportfest, you can get close to some of the world’s most beautiful aircraft, including classic warbirds, brand new light sport aircraft, very light jets, experimental airplanes, and everything in between.

Each day we’ll bring you the decision makers who change the way we fly, including top elected and appointed officials. Morning keynotes will cover the issues that matter the most to us as pilots while interviews with leaders in the general aviation community will take place throughout the day on the AOPA Live stage in the exhibit hall. Don’t worry if you can’t take it all in—we’ll be archiving AOPA Live so you can watch online.

With so much going on, I hope you’ll also take some time to simply enjoy the company of your fellow aviators. After all, sharing stories with people who can truly understand and appreciate them is always a fun part of any gathering of pilots. Whether you’re simply mingling at Airportfest or taking part in one of the many social events scheduled throughout the coming days, I encourage you to get to know your fellow AOPA members—they’re an amazing group of individuals who share a passion for flying.

It’s going to be a great few days. Thanks for being part of it.

Sincerely,

Craig L. FullerAOPA PRESIDENT AND CEO

AOPA PRESIDENT’S WELCOME 1

SUMMIT GENERAL INFORMATION 2

CONVENTION CENTER AND AIRPORTFEST MAPS 4

SPONSOR WELCOME 5

FULL SCHEDULE 12

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS 17

SUMMIT SPECIAL EVENTS 18

AOPA FOUNDATION’S A NIGHT FOR FLIGHT 20

AOPA LEARNING PAVILION 22

CONTROLLERS’ CORNER 22

LIGHT BUSINESS AIRPLANE CONFERENCE 23

AVIATION GROUP MEETINGS 24

PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS 26

AOPA LIVE™ 28

AOPA WOMEN’S WING 28

AIRPORTFEST 29

SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS 30

AOPA SWEEPSTAKES 36

STUDENT AND PROSPECTIVE PILOTS 38

AOPA AWARDS 39

AOPA MEMBER PAVILION 40

EXHIBIT HALL MAP CENTERFOLD

EXHIBITOR LISTING—ALPHABETICAL 41

EXHIBITOR LISTING—AIRPORTFEST 52

EXHIBITOR LISTING—BY CATEGORY 54

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX 56


TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME

GENERAL

EDUCATION AND EVENTS

SPECIAL SUMMIT FEATURES

EXHIBITS

GENERAL INFORMATION

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AirportfestAirportfest is located at Hartford-Brainard Airport, 3 miles from the Connecticut Convention Center.

AIRPORTFEST HOURS:THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 9 A.M.—5 P.M.

SATURDAY: 9 A.M.—4 P.M.

AIRPORTFEST SHUTTLE SERVICE HOURS (ROUNDTRIP FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER):THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 8:45 A.M.—5 P.M.

SATURDAY, 8:45 A.M.—4 P.M.

Atlantic Aviation is the host FBO

Exhibit HallLocated in the Connecticut Convention CenterEXHIBIT HALL HOURS:THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.

SATURDAY, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.

EXHIBIT HALL SPECIAL FEATURES:

• InternetCafé

• AOPALearningPavilionincludingWomen’s Wing, Controllers’ Corner, and Learn to Fly

• AOPALive

• AOPAMemberPavilionincluding the AOPA Store

• ProductDemonstrations

NBAA and AOPA present The Light Business Airplane Conference.

New Summit Mobile App from Sporty’sThe app works on iPads, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android products. Visit the iTunes app store or Android Market and search AOPA Summit.

Topic SymbolsTopic symbols help you find your way and narrow your search for many activi-ties offered during Summit. Look for these symbols throughout this guide to locate activities of interest to you and chart your course through Summit.

Dedicated to the unique needs of light business owners/operators to

help them maximize their efficiency and productivity, The Light Business Air-plane Conference is denoted by this symbol.

+ This symbol denotes topics that are health-related.

If you are a student or pro-spective pilot, look for this

symbol to learn more about obtaining your private pilot certificate.

Lead RetrievalAOPA is offering a value-added service for attendees who wish to receive additional information from an exhibitor regarding a product or service. Please be aware that information given at the time of registration will be shared with exhibitors that swipe your badge during Summit. You are under no obligation to present your badge to an exhibitor. Using this service is voluntary.

AOPA LiveDon’t miss

AOPA President Craig Fuller and an exciting line-up of notable guests appearing on the AOPA LIVE ™ stage in the Exhibit Hall from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. daily.

Area InformationFor information on area restaurants and attractions, visit the Concierge Desk between the Marriott and the Conven-tion Center on the Lower Lobby level.

Event InformationFor special event times, prices and trans-portation, see page 18.

AttireA Night for Flight, Thursday, BusinessDine Arounds, Friday, BusinessCelebrating 100 years of U.S. Naval Avia-tion Luncheon, Friday, Business CasualRock ‘n Rally at Airportfest, Friday, Casual; Closing Party at the New England Aviation Museum, Saturday, Casual.

Baggage CheckA complimentary baggage check service will be provided on Saturday, September 24, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Baggage check will be located on the Exhibit Hall level in the area marked “Business Center.”

Child and Student Rates14 years and under: Must have a badge and be accompanied by an adult, and they may visit the Exhibit Hall and attend seminars at no charge. 15 years through college: $10 per day student pass, with proper ID. Allows entry to Exhibit Hall and all seminars.

First AidThe First Aid Station is located on the Exhibit Hall level in the area marked “Business Center.” During all show hours the First Aid Station will be manned by a certified nurse.

Food ServiceThere are concession stands in the Exhibit Hall. Limited lunch service is available on Ballroom level on Thursday and Saturday. Check at Registration for time. At Airport-fest enjoy Black-Eyed Sally’s BBQ.

General Aviation Arrivals and Departures Shuttle ServiceComplimentary shuttle services will be provided by Summit host FBOs Signa-ture Flight Support and TacAIR from the remote aircraft parking area at Bradley Int’l Airport from Wednesday - Saturday. Hours: Wed., Sept. 21: 1 p.m.—7 p.m.; Thurs.-Fri., Sept. 22, 23: 7 a.m.—5 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 24: 7 a.m.—4:30 p.m

Downtown Star ShuttleThursday through Saturday 7 a.m.—Midnight

Internet CaféTheInternetCaféislocatedintheExhibit Hall.

Lost and FoundLocated at Registration.

Soliciting by non-exhibitors is prohibited. AOPA reserves the right to escort any individual from Summit if they are reported to be soliciting at the Convention Center and are not an AOPA Avia-tion Summit exhibitor. Exhibitors may not solicit their product from any location other than their booth or aircraft space.

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Cirrus Aircraft welcomes you to the 2011 AOPA

Aviation Summit! This is general aviation’s premier

event; three days to celebrate — and educate — all

the freedoms and joys of aviation. Whether you’ve

been flying for decades or are taking your first

steps toward your license or aircraft ownership, this

is the time and place to meet with industry experts,

discover the latest achievements in technology and

stay up-to-date with advancements in safety.

When you make the transition from dreaming

of flying to becoming a pilot, you’re joining an elite

lifestyle shared by a select few that goes beyond

a mere hobby. It doesn’t matter where you come

from or what you fly, all pilots share a desire for

adventure, a dedication to

safety and a willingness—

often a compulsion—to share

their love of the unique expe-

rience of flight.

By attending the AOPA Summit, you’re not just

showing your support for general aviation, but for

an organization that tirelessly champions us all. On

behalf of everyone at Cirrus Aircraft, I thank you

for joining us this year in Hartford and hope you

return for many years to come.

BRENT WOUTERS

CEO, CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

PLATINUM SPONSORCirrus Aircraft

AOPA thanks Cirrus for its Prime Location Sponsorship of the Cirrus VisionJet mock-up on the Connecticut Convention Center lawn.

On behalf of DTC DUAT, we would like to welcome you to

the great state of Connecticut and the beautiful city of

Hartford. We at DTC are very proud and excited to again

be the Diamond Sponsor for the best general aviation

function on the show circuit—AOPA Aviation Summit.

DTC DUAT is an FAA-sponsored weather briefing and

flight planning service that is provided, primarily, for the

GA community. We have had the contract to provide

this service since the inception of the program, over 22

years ago. We like to believe that, over that period, we

have managed to “get it right” and have demonstrated

that we offer a very mature, stable service. Our approach

has been to focus on the basic elements of safety, while

subscribing to feedback that we have

received from our many users. We

are constantly striving to set a higher

standard and make our product the

best it can be.

Thank you for coming and enjoy the 2011 Summit. We

hope that you will stop by and see us during the show at

our booth, #719, or at the Internet Café.

Thanks for your support,

BILL YOUNG

DTC DUAT PROGRAM MANAGER

DIAMOND SPONSORDTC DUAT

AOPA thanks DTC for sponsoring the Internet Café

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SPONSOR WELCOME

Gold Sponsors

Bank of America—Thank you for sponsoring Registration and the AOPA Member Benefit Pavilion Lounge.

Sporty’s—Thank you for designing and sponsoring the mobile application.

Bronze Sponsors

Starr Aviation—Thank you for sponsoring the Escalator Panel.

Lightspeed Aviation— Thank you for sponsoring the Escalator Panel.

Supporting Sponsors

On behalf of the thousands of men and women

around the world who work for Cessna, thank

you for supporting general aviation by attend-

ing the 2011 AOPA Aviation Summit. Now that

you’re here, please take advantage of this unique

opportunity to interact with the aviation, policy

and political leaders who help shape the future of

general aviation.

Cessna is honored to return as a sponsor of

this annual event, an event that we consider to be

one of the premier general aviation gatherings of

the year.

One hundred years ago, Clyde Cessna accom-

plished his first successful flight in an airplane

he’d designed and built. No doubt that was a

turning point in Clyde’s budding aviation pursuits

that led to many more milestones and eventually

the founding of Cessna

Aircraft Company in 1927.

Here we are today—100

years after that success-

ful flight, 84 years after

Cessna Aircraft Company

was founded, and 15 years

since the restart of our

single-engine piston production lines—working

to defend Clyde’s legacy by continuing to inno-

vate and grow with the products and services we

bring to the general aviation market.

Thank you for your support of Cessna and AOPA.

MARK PAOLUCCI

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY

OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF AIRPORTFESTCESSNA

AOPA thanks Cessna for sponsoring AirportFest

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make it your full-time job. Membership in NBAA gives you a voice and protects your interests, so you can stay focused on fl ying toward even greater opportunities.

Learn more at www.fl yforbusiness.org.

D E D I C A T E D T O H E L P I N G B U S I N E S S A C H I E V E I T S H I G H E S T G O A L S .

IF YOU USE YOUR AIRPLANE FOR BUSINESS – JOIN US FOR THE LIGHT BUSINESS AIRPLANE CONFERENCE!

NBAA’s Annual Meeting & Convention, October 10-12 in Las Vegas, NVAOPA’s Aviation Summit, September 22-24 in Hartford, CT

FULL SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22


8 a.m.—9 a.m.KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:

THE FUTURE OF AVIATION

This session is free; no registration required.Convention Center, Ballroom A

9 a.m.—5 p.m.EXHIBIT HALL

9 a.m.—5 p.m.AIRPORTFEST

Hartford-Brainard AirportFree shuttle from the Convention Center

9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.AIRPORTFEST WELCOME

Airportfest Main Stage

10 a.m.—2 p.m.AOPA LIVE

Exhibit Hall

10 a.m.—11 a.m.SEMINARS:

MAXIMIZING BENEFITS AND

MINIMIZING COSTS OF YOUR

BUSINESS AIRCRAFT

Convention Center, Room 23FLYING TO CANADA

Convention Center, Rooms 14-15RECOGNIZING AND DEALING WITH

MAINTENANCE ‘GOTCHAS’

Convention Center, Room 21+10 STUPID THINGS PILOTS DO TO

SABOTAGE THEIR AVIATION MEDICAL

Convention Center, Room 24TIPS FROM CONTROLLERS:

NORTHEAST FOCUS

Convention Center, Rooms 11-13REAL WORLD IFR

Convention Center, Ballroom A

11 a.m.—11:30 a.m.MINI-SEMINAR: PROVIDE AND

PROTECT—AOPA PLANNED GIVING

Presented by AOPA FoundationExhibit Hall, AOPA Learning Pavilion

11 a.m.—1 p.m.PERFORMANCE: FLYING MUSICIANS


11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.SEMINARS:

THE SPORT PILOT SOLUTION: IS IT

RIGHT FOR YOU?

Convention Center, Room 23FAA UNLEADED AVGAS TRANSITION

ARC REPORT OUT

Convention Center, Room 24

THINKING SMALL TO AVOID BIG

MISTAKES

Convention Center, Ballroom APRACTICAL TIPS FOR FLYING GPS-

AND WAAS-BASED APPROACHES

Convention Center, Rooms 11-13NEW ENGLAND’S ADVERSE WEATHER

Convention Center, Rooms 14-15

11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.SEMINAR: PINCH-HITTER®


1 p.m.—1:30 p.m.MINI-SEMINAR: WOMEN IN AVIATION

HISTORY

Presented by Women in Aviation, InternationalExhibit Hall, AOPA Learning Pavilion

2 p.m.—2:30 p.m.MINI-SEMINAR: Q&A WITH

NORTHEAST ATC

Presented by NATCA National Safety CommitteeExhibit Hall, AOPA Learning Pavilion

2 p.m.—3 p.m.MIKE GOULIAN AUTOGRAPH SESSION


2 p.m.—3 p.m.SEMINARS:

FLYING TO THE BAHAMAS: WHAT

PILOTS NEED TO KNOW

Convention Center, Rooms 11-13WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT SPECIAL

ISSUANCES?

Convention Center, Room 21SLASH YOUR FLYING COSTS: AOPA

AIRCRAFT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Convention Center, Room 23FLYING TO HELP OTHERS: PUTTING

YOUR PILOT CERTIFICATE TO GOOD USE

Convention Center, Room 24MASTERING TAKEOFFS AND

LANDINGS

Convention Center, Ballroom A

2:30 p.m.—2:45 p.m.PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION:

AVIDYNE CORPORATION, NEW

AVIONICS FROM AVIDYNE

Exhibit Hall, AOPA Live Stage

3 p.m.—3:15 p.m.PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION:

BENDIX/KING BY HONEYWELL,

KSN 770 PRODUCT OVERVIEW


3:30 p.m.—3:45 p.m.PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION: HILTON

SOFTWARE, LLC, IPAD: WINGX PRO7

PRODUCT OVERVIEW


3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m.SEMINARS:

GETTING REIMBURSED FOR

FLIGHTS: WHAT DO THE FARS SAY?

Convention Center, Room 23BUYING YOUR FIRST AIRPLANE

Convention Center, Room 21NEXTGEN: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ME?

Convention Center, Room 24NIGHT FLYING: OPERATIONAL HAZ-

ARDS AND PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

Convention Center, Ballroom AFUN FLY-IN DESTINATIONS IN THE EAST

Convention Center, Rooms 11-13DITCHING AND WATER SURVIVAL


4 p.m.—4:15 p.m.PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION: AV MAP

NAVIGATION, EKP V—THE NEW EKP



MYGOFLIGHT.COM, IPAD TAKES FLIGHT


4:30 p.m.—5 p.m.MINI-SEMINAR: GETTING ATC’S HELP

TO AVOID HAZARDOUS WEATHER


5:30 p.m. showing 8:30 p.m. showingMOVIES AT THE CONNECTICUT

SCIENCE CENTER

5:30 p.m.—Legends of Flight followed by Memphis Belle8:30 p.m.—Memphis Belle followed by Legends of FlightConnecticut Science Center, 250 Colum-bus Blvd., HartfordTicket required

6:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m.A NIGHT FOR FLIGHT

Convention Center, Ballroom CTicket required, includes reception, dinner and entertainment

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FULL SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23


8 a.m.—9 a.m.KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

FEATURING FAA ADMINISTRATOR

RANDY BABBITT

Free session; no registration required.Convention Center, Ballroom A





Exhibit Hall

9 a.m.—9:30 a.m.MINI-SEMINAR: ESSENTIAL RADIO

COMMUNICATION

Presented by AOPA Air Safety InstituteExhibit Hall, AOPA Learning Pavilion

9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.NAVAL AVIATORS MEET UP


10 a.m.—10:30 a.m.MINI-SEMINAR: AVIATION PHOTOGRAPHY

Presented by AOPA PhotographersExhibit Hall, AOPA Learning Pavilion


IFR SAFETY FOCUS: FAF INBOUND

Convention Center, Room 23TIPS FROM CONTROLLERS:

NAVIGATING THE NAS

Convention Center, Room 11-13PRACTICAL TIPS FOR FLYING GPS-

AND WAAS-BASED APPROACHES

Convention Center, Rooms 14-17NEW ENGLAND’S ADVERSE WEATHER

Convention Center, Rooms 21-22INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION

Convention Center, Rooms 24-25Presented by Women in Aviation, International

11 a.m.—11:30 a.m.MINI-SEMINAR: I’LL TAKE “SAVING

MONEY WITH AOPA MEMBER

BENEFITS“ FOR $800, ALEX

Presented by AOPA Member BenefitsExhibit Hall, AOPA Learning Pavilion




DITCHING AND WATER SURVIVAL

Convention Center, Rooms 11-13YOKE AND PEDAL SECRETS TO

BETTER PILOTING PROFICIENCY

Convention Center, Rooms 14-17WHAT EVERY PILOT SHOULD KNOW

ABOUT FAA ENFORCEMENT

Convention Center, Rooms 21-22X2: WORLD RECORD-SETTING

HELICOPTER

Convention Center, Rooms 24-25Presented by UTC



12:30 p.m.—2 p.m.LUNCHEON: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

OF U.S. NAVAL AVIATION

Convention Center, Ballroom ATicket required

1 p.m.—1:30 p.m.MINI-SEMINAR: AVIATION CAREER

OPPORTUNITIES


2 p.m.—2:30 p.m.MINI-SEMINAR: TAKEOFF TO

TOUCHDOWN: FROM THE

CONTROLLER’S PERSPECTIVE



HOW TO SAVE YOUR LIFE IN AN

AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT

Convention Center, Rooms 11-13CLOSE CALLS: LESSONS LEARNED

Convention Center, Rooms 14-17FUEL, EFFICIENCY AND THE FUTURE

Presented by UTCConvention Center, Rooms 21-22WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

AGING AIRPLANES

Convention Center, Room 23SPIN MYTHS


2:30 p.m.—2:45 p.m.PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION: ASPEN

AVIONICS, CONNECTED PANEL:

INTEGRATING YOUR IPAD


3 p.m.—3:15 p.m.PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION: GARMIN

USA, WHAT’S NEW FROM GARMIN


3 p.m.—3:30 p.m.MINI-SEMINAR: PREFLIGHT YOUR

AVIATION MEDICAL

Presented by AOPA Medical ServicesExhibit Hall, AOPA Learning Pavilion


FLTPLAN.COM, USING FLTPLAN.COM



IPADS IN THE COCKPIT

Convention Center, Rooms 11-13MASTERING TAKEOFFS AND

LANDINGS

Convention Center, Rooms 14-17HOW THE FAA MAKES AVIATION

MEDICAL POLICY

Convention Center, Rooms 21-22HOW SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS

PEOPLE RELY ON GENERAL AVIATION

Convention Center, Room 23+ME DOCTOR, YOU PILOT. YOU

PILOT, ME DOCTOR


4 p.m.—4:15 p.m.PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION: COBHAM,

ACR AND ARTEX PRODUCTS, ELTS AND

PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACONS


4:30 p.m.—4:45 p.m.PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION: PRECISION

FLIGHT CONTROLS, PILOT EDGE: REAL

ATC FOR SIMULATORS


4:30 p.m.—5 p.m.MINI-SEMINAR: AVIATION PET PEEVES

Presented by Leanne Martin, Kalamazoo TowerExhibit Hall, AOPA Learning Pavilion

5 p.m.—8 p.m.ROCK ‘N RALLY AT AIRPORTFEST

Ticket required, includes food and entertainmentFree shuttle from the Convention Center

6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.DINE AROUND DINNERS

Ticket required



Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower® PW1524G engine

Where Ideas Take FlightWith nearly a century of experience in aviation, UTC continues its history of innovative thinking, making flight better, safer and more efficient.

FULL SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24


8 a.m.—9 a.m.PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND KEYNOTE

PRESENTATION

Convention Center, Ballroom ATicket required





Exhibit Hall

9:30 a.m.—10 a.m.MINI-SEMINAR: U.S. CONGRESS

GENERAL AVIATION SUMMIT

Exhibit Hall, AOPA Learning Pavilion

9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.KIDS’ ACTIVITY



TAX BENEFITS OF AIRCRAFT

OWNERSHIP

Convention Center, Room 23NUTS AND BOLTS OF REAL WORLD

MEDICAL CERTIFICATION

Convention Center, Room 11YOUR PATH TO PILOTHOOD:

FLIGHT TRAINING FAQS

Convention Center, Room 13AVIATION HUMOR

Convention Center, Rooms 14-17SAFETY…IN HIGH-RISK

ENVIRONMENTS

Convention Center, Rooms 21-22TIPS FROM CONTROLLERS:

NORTHEAST FOCUS

Presented by NATCAConvention Center, Rooms 24-26

11 a.m.—11:30 a.m.MINI-SEMINAR: YOUR AIRPORT

COMMUNITY—HOW TO PROTECT

YOUR AIRPORT AND YOUR FREEDOM

TO FLY

Presented by AOPAExhibit Hall, AOPA Learning Pavilion




REAL WORLD IFR

Convention Center, Rooms 14-17HOW TO PASS ANY

CHECKRIDE

Convention Center, Room 13+I’M JUST A DOCTOR, JIM

Convention Center, Rooms 21-22FLYING FOR A LIVING: STRATEGIES

FOR GETTING HIRED

Convention Center, Rooms 23FUN FLY-IN DESTINATIONS

IN THE EAST




1 p.m.—1:30 p.m.MINI-SEMINAR: EVERYTHING

YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT

LEARNING TO FLY BUT WERE AFRAID

TO ASK


2 p.m.—2:30 p.m.MINI-SEMINAR: Q&A WITH

NORTHEAST ATC

Presented by NATCAExhibit Hall, AOPA Learning Pavilion


YOUR PATH TO PILOTHOOD:

FLIGHT TRAINING FAQS

Airportfest Main StagePASSING FL180

Convention Center, Room 23FAR REFRESHER

Convention Center, Room 11TAILWHEEL TIPS AND TRICKS

Convention Center, Room 13THE KINGS ON UNWANTED

ADVENTURE

Convention Center, Rooms 14-17CLOSE CALLS, LESSONS

LEARNED



FOREFLIGHT, FORFLIGHT MOBILE

ON THE IPAD


5 p.m.—8 p.m.CLOSING PARTY AT THE

NEW ENGLAND AIR MUSEUM

Ticket required; includes dinner and entertainmentFree shuttle from the Convention Center

See pages 36-40 for seminar descriptions.

Visit AOPA Live from

10 a.m.—2 p.m. daily in the

Exhibit Hall for interviews with the industry’s

most dynamic representatives.


AOPA Aviation Summit Keynote Presentations

Thursday Keynote: The Future of AviationJoin AOPA Presi-dent Craig Fuller for this two-part conversation about the technol-ogy and policy that will change the way you fly. First, special guest Louis Chênevert, president and CEO of United Technolo-gies, will talk about the innovations that have transformed aviation and offer a

preview of some of the exciting new initiatives. Then Craig Fuller’s team of AOPA experts talk about the tug-of-war going on in Washington D.C.; state efforts to raise

revenue from pilots; building the next gen-eration of aviators; and pressures that are reshaping the GA industry.

Friday Keynote: Meet the AdministratorNo single agency has more influence on how we fly than the FAA. Hear directly from FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt as he answers the questions pilots are asking—questions about funding, priori-

ties, regulatory policy, the role of general aviation in the national transportation system, and more. Administrator Babbitt will share his perspective on the state of general aviation today and talk about the FAA’s focus for 2012 and beyond in an in-depth conversation with AOPA President Craig Fuller.

Saturday Keynote with Pancake Breakfast: Working Together to Ensure Our FutureThe pilot popu-lation has been steadily declining for decades—we need to know why and what we can do about it. AOPA President Craig Fuller and EAA President Rod Hightower will share the stage and their ideas about opening aviation to a new generation of pilots. Get the inside scoop on scholarship and other incentive programs from AOPA and EAA, our ongoing work to lower the student pilot dropout rate, the EAA Young Eagles program and more in this informa-tive and inspirational conversation.

$25 TICKET REQUIRED; INCLUDES BREAKFASTBREAKFAST IS PLATED AND SERVED PROMPTLY AT 8 A.M.

See Us At Booth 514

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS ARE LOCATED IN BALLROOM A AT THE CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER AND ARE HELD FROM 8 A.M.—9 A.M.

AOPA SUMMIT SOCIAL EVENTS


Movie NightMOVIE DESCRIPTIONS: Legends of Flight: This film explores the making of the first-ever carbon fiber airliner, the Boeing 787. (Run Time: 42 minutes)

Memphis Belle: This action-packed movie follows the historical last flight of the B-17 Bomber, “Memphis Belle.” The World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe, only have to make one more bombing raid before they have finished their duty and can go home.

(Run Time: 107 minutes)

CONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTER 250 COLUMBUS BLVD., HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT (ADJACENT TO MARRIOTT AND CONVENTION CENTER)

THURSDAY

TWO SHOWINGS (LIMITED TICKET

AVAILABILITY)

5:30 P.M.—”LEGENDS OF FLIGHT,”

FOLLOWED BY “MEMPHIS BELLE”

8:30 P.M.—”MEMPHIS BELLE,” FOLLOWED BY

“LEGENDS OF FLIGHT”

COST: $15 PER PERSON FOR EACH DOUBLE

FEATURE SHOWING

A Night for Flight Benefit and AuctionJoin us for an elegant night of food, fun and amazing entertainment. The evening starts with a reception and then moves to a three-course dinner followed by an exciting acrobatic show, created just for AOPA by AiRealistic. A California-based performance group, AiRealistic combines experts in the fields of rock climbing, gymnastics, theatre and dance into an aerial theatre company. The company’s creative team has per-formed with Cirque du Soleil, Dragone, De La Guarda, and the Metropolitan Opera.

The event proceeds support the AOPA Foundation’s mission of promot-ing safety, growing the pilot population, preserving airports and enhancing the image of GA.

The Night for Flight online auction concludes at 9 p.m. during the event.

CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER, BALLROOM CTHURSDAYRECEPTION: 6:30 P.M.—7:30 P.M. (BALLROOM C FOYER)DINNER: 7:30 P.M.—9:30 P.M. COST: $250 PER PERSON ($125 OF THE

TICKET PRICE WILL BE DONATED TO THE

AOPA FOUNDATION)

AOPA will provide complimentary shuttle transportation from the follow-ing downtown hotels: Crowne Plaza, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hartford Plaza, Hilton, Homewood Suites, and the Resi-dence Inn, starting from 6:15 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Please see page 20 for more details on this event.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY


AOPA SUMMIT SOCIAL EVENTS

Saturday Pancake Breakfast with KeynoteJoin us for a pancake breakfast while you hear the latest updates in general aviation from Craig Fuller and Rod Hightower, President of EAA.

SATURDAY 8 A.M.—9 A.M.CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER, BALLROOM ACOST: $25 PER PERSON

Ticket Cost Includes: Admission to key-note and a plated pancake breakfast.

Closing Party at the New England Air Museum

Join AOPA for a buffet dinner and enter-tainment among more than 125 displayed aircraft! The New England Air Museum, the largest aviation museum in the northeast, hosts collections and exhibits featuring military and civilian aircraft ranging from the WWII B-29 Superfor-tress to the VS-44 flying boat.

Entertainment provided by Simply Swing, an amazing 10-piece swing orches-tra based in Connecticut, that will take you back and recreate memories from the Big Band and Swing Dance eras. There will also be a special aviation-themed musical performance by national record-ing artist and AOPA’s own Zane Lewis.

SATURDAY 5 P.M.—8 P.M.COST: $80 PER PERSON

Ticket Cost Includes: Dinner, Admission to the museum and exhibits, live enter-tainment and a $20 donation to the GA Serves America campaign.

Complimentary transportation will be provided by AOPA to and from this event from the following downtown hotels: Hartford Marriott/Convention Center, Hartford Plaza, Hampton Inn and Suites, Crowne Plaza, Residence Inn, Hartford Hilton, and the Homewood Suites starting at 4:30 p.m. and running until 8:30 p.m.

Luncheon: Celebrating 100 Years of U.S. Naval Aviation The first century of U.S. Naval aviation has brought dazzling advances in the art of flying, and a highly accomplished group of Navy pilots at AOPA Summit will tell of their experiences in war and peace, and the ways that general aviation, and the GA community, has shaped them as pilots. They have flown aircraft rang-ing from supersonic jets to tilt-rotors. Dave Hirschman, Senior Editor of AOPA Pilot magazine, will moderate a panel with Paco Chierici, F/A 18 Pilot; Jay Consalvi, F/A 18 Pilot; Gabriel Glinsky, V22 Combat Pilot and U.S. Marine Corps Captain; Kent Ewing, Capt. (USN - Ret.), pilot in more than 100 different types of military aircraft.CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER, BALLROOM AFRIDAY: 12:30 P.M.—2 P.M.COST: $60 PER PERSON

Dine Around DinnersMingle with famous airshow performers, famous authors and more. Check at reg-istration for dinners that still have space available.

RECEPTION: 6:30 P.M.—7 P.M. DINNER: 7 P.M.—9 P.M.COST: $150 PER PERSON

Price includes reception and seated dinner at one of Hartford’s finest res-taurants. Each table will have a notable host. Tickets must be purchased at Summit Registration and cannot be purchased at the restaurant. If you are already registered, the restaurant location for your Dine Around is printed on your ticket.

Rock ‘n Rally at AirportfestJoin us for an evening of food and live entertainment featuring Connecticut’s own “Out of Touch” band. This group’s Best of Rock and Soul motto will keep you Rockin’ ‘n Rallying all evening. Local Hart-ford restaurants will be serving up their finest cuisine, make sure to try them all! Guests will receive four sampling tickets to redeem at any of the following pa rticipating res-taurants. Samples include appetizers, sandwiches, wings, dessert and other fine culinary creations, bringing the best of Hartford together for evening of avia-tion, food, friends and fun.PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:

AGAVE GRILL

BLACK-EYED SALLY’S

DISH BAR AND GRILL

THE CUPCAKE BRAKE AND THE PIE BRAKE

VITO’S RESTAURANTS

WINGS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

5 P.M.—8 P.M.HARTFORD-BRAINARD AIRPORTCOST: $60 PER PERSON

Ticket Includes: Four sampling tick-ets, Evening Admission to Airportfest, Entertainment

Complimentary shuttle transportation will be available from the Connecticut Convention Center, beginning at 4:45 p.m. to the Rock ‘n Rally event at Airportfest. Complimentary return shuttle transportation will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Hartford-Brainard Airport to the Crowne Plaza, Hampton Inn/Suites, Hartford Plaza, Hilton, Homewood Suites, Marriott/Convention Center and Residence Inn hotels.

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

friday night

DINEAROUNDO

A NIGHT FOR FLIGHT


You love to fly. You love the sheer joy of it, to stay connected, for transportation and for business.

You are a pilot—it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are.

Protect what you love! Be part of A Night for Flight, a very special benefit for the AOPA Foundation on September 22 at the Connecticut Convention Cen-ter in Hartford, Connecticut, during the AOPA Aviation Summit.

Your participation is vital. When you take part in A Night for Flight, you are helping to fund the critical and tax exempt work of the AOPA Foundation. This is about the real future of GA. It’s about safety for all pilots and their pas-sengers; it’s about growing the pilot population and improving flight training.

Without pilots there won’t be much need for airports or aircraft; it’s about educat-ing communities and the media on the value of GA airports and the activity we cherish. The U.S. is the last country to have any significant GA flight operations and we need to preserve the future.

Ensure your children or grand-

BIDDING STATIONS FOR THE

AOPA FOUNDATION ONLINE

AUCTION CAN BE FOUND IN THE

EXHIBIT HALL NEAR THE AOPA

STORE, AT THE AOPA FOUN-

DATION BOOTH (#713), AND

REGISTRATION. OR, BID ONLINE

( WWW.BIDDINGFORGOOD.COM/

AOPAFOUNDATION)

“A Night For Flight”Connecticut Convention Center

Thursday, September 226:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m.

$250* per personAttire: Business

*$125 OF THE TICKET PRICE IS A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO THE AOPA FOUNDATION.

children are able to experience the practicality and fulfillment of GA flight. If you do just one thing to keep GA strong, take part in A Night for Flight. This benefit will help fund critical pres-ervation and improvement initiatives that the AOPA Foundation supports to ensure the future of general aviation including community airports, pilot safety education, growing the pilot popu-lation and educating the public on the benefits of GA.

The evening begins with an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and opportunities to bid on fabulous online auction items, hosted by the AOPA Foundation. Items include: a day of aerobatic training with Sean D. Tucker, golfing and dinner for two with Ken Griffey Jr. and Brent Wouters, CEO of Cirrus, and more. Proceeds from the online auction will go toward funding the AOPA Foundation’s key initiatives.

Enjoy a locally-sourced, inventive three-course dinner. Following dinner,

Auction items include lunch

and a round of golf with

baseball great Ken Griffey Jr.,

a Cirrus owner, and Cirrus CEO

Brent Wouters. Actor/pilot

Harrison Ford will take the

winning bidder on a flight

around the LA Basin and to lunch

at his favorite LA restaurant.

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stay for a unique, acrobatic performance by AiRealistic.

AiRealistic, a California-based aerial theater company, has created a custom theatrical performance for AOPA’s A Night for Flight. AiRealistic has traveled the world creating large-scale perfor-mances, including China for the 2008 Olympics, Morocco for Cirque du Soleil, Trinidad for Machel Montano, and Qatar for the WTA Championships.

In the United States, AiRealistic has created custom shows for “Dancing with the Stars,” the LA Philharmonic, The Crystal Cathedral and the World Stunt Awards at Paramount Studios. The company has worked with celebrities including Justin Timberlake, Kelly Ripa, David Blaine and Vanessa Williams. This is one performance you won’t want to miss!

EVENT RECEPTION IS 6:30 P.M.—7:30 P.M. THREE-COURSE DINNER FOLLOWED BY AN EXCITING, AIREALISTIC PERFORMANCE 7:30 P.M.—9:30 P.M.

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AOPA Learning Pavilion ScheduleEXHIBIT HALL, AISLE 1100

The Learning Pavilion offers 30-min-ute interactive educational sessions plus activities for the prospective pilot including a Redbird flight simulator and Learn to Fly information.

THURSDAY11 A.M.—11:30 A.M.: PROVIDE AND PROTECT—AOPA PLANNED GIVING Join the AOPA Foundation to learn about new estate planning techniques.PRESENTED BY GARY MARTIN, AOPA

FOUNDATION

1 P.M.—1:30 P.M.: WOMEN IN AVIATION HISTORYPRESENTED BY BEE HAYDU, WOMEN

AIRFORCE SERVICE PILOT (WASP) AND

DR. PEGGY CHABRIAN, PRESIDENT OF

WOMEN IN AVIATION, INTERNATIONAL

2 P.M.—2:30 P.M.: Q&A WITH NORTHEAST ATCHear local air traffic controllers explain the ins and outs of the area’s airspace configuration and why you won’t always get a direct route to your destination.PRESENTED BY DANNY AGUERRE, NATCA

NATIONAL SAFETY COMMITTEE

4:30 P.M.—5 P.M.: GETTING ATC’S HELP TO AVOID HAZARDOUS WEATHER Find out how much weather-avoidance assistance controllers can really offer. PRESENTED BY ANDY MAROSVARI, NATCA


FRIDAY9 A.M.—9:30 A.M.: ESSENTIAL RADIO COMMUNICATION There’s a lot of chatter on the frequency, most of it essential, some of it not. Learn the essentials of effective communica-tion with ATC in this Air Safety Institute seminar.PRESENTED BY JJ GREENWAY, AOPA AIR

SAFETY INSTITUTE

10 A.M.—10:30 A.M.: AVIATION PHOTOGRAPHYDiscover the art of aviation photography with AOPA Pilot photographers.PRESENTED BY AOPA PHOTOGRAPHY

EDITORS, MIKE FIZER AND CHRIS ROSE

11 A.M.—11:30 A.M.: I’LL TAKE “SAVING MONEY WITH AOPA MEMBER BENEFITS” FOR $800, ALEX. Come participate in a fast-paced game of AOPA Jeopardy. Test your member benefit knowledge, and walk away with tips on how using those benefits could pay for your AOPA membership and then some!PRESENTED BY MICHELLE PETERSON,

AOPA MEMBER BENEFITS

1 P.M.—1:30 P.M.: AVIATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIESPRESENTED BY WOMEN IN AVIATION,

INTERNATIONAL

2 P.M.—2:30 P.M.: TAKEOFF TO TOUCHDOWN: FROM THE CONTROLLER’S PERSPECTIVEGet “behind the scope” as controllers share their perspective on each phase of flight. PRESENTED BY ANDY MAROSVARI, NATCA


3 P.M.—3:30 P.M.: PREFLIGHT YOUR AVIATION MEDICALGet tips on the proper homework you should do before renewing your medi-cal, especially if it will result in a special issuance.PRESENTED BY GARY CRUMP, AOPA

MEDICAL SERVICES

4:30 P.M.—5 P.M.: AVIATION PET PEEVES When perspectives differ, humor can be an effective tool to open up the commu-nication channels. The friendly banter between “Pete the Pilot” and “Clive the Controller” reveals simple techniques for clarifying the dialogue on both ends of the transmission.PRESENTED BY LEANNE MARTIN,

KALAMAZOO TOWER

SATURDAY 9:30 A.M.—10 A.M. U.S. CONGRESS GENERAL AVIATION SUMMIT Join us for an interactive session to discuss critical aviation issues before congress to include user fees, NextGen technology, security and airport issues.PRESENTED BY MEMBERS OF THE U.S.

CONGRESS INCLUDING SAM GRAVES,

SENATOR MARK BEGICH AND REP. JERRY

COSTELLO WITH AOPA PRESIDENT AND

CEO CRAIG FULLER

11 A.M.—11:30 A.M.: YOUR AIRPORT COMMUNITY - HOW TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT YOUR AIRPORT AND YOUR FREEDOM TO FLY PRESENTED BY GREG PECORARO, AOPA

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

1 P.M.—1:30 P.M.: EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT LEARNING TO FLY BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASKPRESENTED BY WOMEN IN AVIATION,

INTERNATIONAL

2 P.M.—2:30 P.M.: Q&A WITH NORTHEAST ATC. Hear local air traffic controllers explain the ins and outs of the area’s airspace configuration and why you won’t always get a direct route to your destination.PRESENTED BY DANNY AGUERRE, NATCA


NEW AOPA Aviation

Summit Feature

AOPA Controllers’ CornerEXHIBIT HALL BOOTH #1152

MEET AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS FACE TO FACE SO YOU CAN HAVE

A MORE IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION THAN WHAT’S APPROPRIATE FOR

BUSY FREQUENCIES. FIND OUT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE ON THE OTHER

SIDE OF THE MIC!

LBA CONFERENCE

HOSTED BY AOPA AND NBAA

All AOPA and NBAA seminars for The Light Business Airplane Conference during AOPA Aviation Summit are held in Convention Center, Room 23.

Thursday, September 22

MAXIMIZING BENEFITS AND MINIMIZING COST OF YOUR BUSINESS AIRCRAFT10 A.M.—11 A.M.

GETTING REIMBURSED FOR FLIGHTS: WHAT DO THE FARS SAY?3:30 P.M.—4:30 P.M.

Friday, September 23

IFR SAFETY FOCUS: FAF INBOUND10 A.M.—11 A.M.

HOW SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PEO-PLE RELY ON GENERAL AVIATION3:30 P.M.—4:30 P.M.

Saturday, September 24

TAX BENEFITS OF AIRCRAFT OWNERSHIP10 A.M.—11 A.M.

PASSING FL1802 P.M.—3 P.M.

Monday, Oct. 1010:30 A.M.—11:30 A.M.IFR SAFETY FOCUS: FAF INBOUND

1 P.M.—2 P.M.MAXIMIZING BENEFITS AND MINIMIZING

COSTS OF YOUR BUSINESS AIRCRAFT

2:30 P.M.—3:30 P.M.PASSING FL180

Tuesday, Oct. 1110:30 A.M.—11:30 A.M.GETTING REIMBURSED FOR FLIGHTS:

WHAT DO THE FARS SAY?

1 P.M.—2 P.M.TAX BENEFITS WHEN USING BUSINESS

AIRCRAFT

NBAAOctober 10-12 Las Vegas Convention CenterVISIT WWW.NBAA.ORG FOR DETAILS.THE LIGHT BUSINESS AIRPLANE CONFERENCE

The Light Business Airplane Conference

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Thursday, September 22

FLIGHT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

OF NORTH AMERICA (FSANA)

MEET AND GREET

3 P.M.—5 P.M.

HARTFORD MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN,

ROOM: CAPITAL 2

FLYING MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION

MEETING

3:30 P.M.—4:30 P.M.


ROOM: CONFERENCE ROOM 7

PAC DONOR APPRECIATION

LUNCHEON

BY INVITATION ONLY

12:30 P.M.—2 P.M.


ROOM: BALLROOM A

UNITED FLYING OCTOGENARIANS

ANNUAL MEETING

11:30 P.M.—4 P.M.


ROOM: CAPITAL 1

Friday, September 23

AIRPORT SUPPORT NETWORK

VOLUNTEER MEETING

OPEN TO ASN VOLUNTEERS AND THOSE

WHO WANT TO LEARN MORE

2:30 P.M.—4 P.M.


ROOM: BALLROOM B

BREAKTHROUGHS THAT WILL

CHANGE THE FUTURE OF GA:

AN AVIATION GREEN ALLIANCE

FORUM

OPEN TO ALL SUMMIT ATTENDEES.

10 A.M.—12 P.M.


ROOM: CAPITAL 2

AVIATION GROUP MEETINGS

All meetings are held at adjacent

Hartford Marriott Downtown Hotel.

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FLYING MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION

MEETING

3:30 P.M.—4:30 P.M.



INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

OF FLYING ROTARIANS ANNUAL

MEETING, AMERICAS SECTION

12 P.M.—2 P.M.



WOMEN IN AVIATION

CONNECT BREAKFAST

TICKET REQUIRED

7:30 A.M.—9 A.M.


ROOM: BALLROOM D

Saturday, September 24

CIRRUS OWNERS AND PILOTS

ASSOCIATION (COPA)

1 P.M.—3 P.M.


ROOM: CAPITAL 1

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL

UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

LUNCHEON

OPEN TO EMBRY-RIDDLE ALUMNI AND

GUESTS.

11 A.M.—1 P.M.


ROOM: BALLROOM D

FLIGHT TRAINING MAGAZINE CFI

ROUNDTABLE

10 A.M.—11 A.M.



FLIGHT TRAINING MAGAZINE

STUDENT PILOT ROUNDTABLE

2:30 P.M.—3:30 P.M.



THE NINETY-NINES ANNUAL

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TICKET REQUIRED

7:30 A.M.—9 A.M.


ROOM: BALLROOM A

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PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS

Join AOPA Aviation Summit exhibi-tors as they demonstrate their latest products and services, and

take advantage of this unique opportu-nity to get your questions answered by the experts. All product demonstrations are located on the AOPA LIVE® stage in the Exhibit Hall.

Thursday, September 222:30 P.M.—2:45 P.M.AVIDYNE CORPORATION

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3 P.M.—3:15 P.M.BENDIX/KING BY HONEYWELL

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4 P.M.—4:15 P.M.AVMAP NAVIGATION

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4:30 P.M.—4:45 P.M.MYGOFLIGHT.COM

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4 P.M.—4:15 P.M.COBHAM, ACR, AND ARTEX PRODUCTS

ELTS AND PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACONS

4:30 P.M.—4:45 P.M.PRECISION FLIGHT CONTROLS

PILOTEDGE: REAL ATC FOR SIMULATORS

Saturday, September 242:30 P.M.—2:45 P.M.FOREFLIGHT

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SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS: AOPA LIVE

AOPA WOMEN’S WING


ThursdayBOOK SIGNING: “LETTERS HOME 1944-1945: WOMEN AIRFORCE SERVICE PILOTS”Author Bee Haydu, Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP)THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 1:45 P.M.—2:30 P.M.

CONVENTION CENTER, WOMEN’S WING,

BOOTH 1146 FridayBEHIND-THE SCENES MOVIE PRESENTATION: “BREAKING THROUGH THE CLOUDS: THE FIRST WOMEN’S NATIONAL AIR DERBY”Heather Taylor, Executive Producer, Archetypal ImagesFRIDAY, SEPT. 23 1:30 P.M.—2:30 P.M.


BOOTH 1146

BOOK SIGNING: “FLIGHT EMERGENCY: TAKE THE LEFT SEAT IN EIGHT INTERACTIVE FLIGHT EMERGENCY SCENARIOS”Author Reya KempleyFRIDAY, SEPT. 23 3 P.M.—4 P.M.


BOOTH 1146 SaturdayAVIATION CAREERS Q&AJudy Tarver, vice president, FltOps.comSATURDAY, SEPT. 24 1:30 P.M.—2:30 P.M.


BOOTH 1146

EXHIBIT HALL BOOTH #1146

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AOPA Live made its debut at AOPA Aviation Summit 2009 and was an instant success. Now a mainstay in AOPA’s com-munications repertoire, AOPA Live is more exciting and more engaging than ever before. With live interviews, enhanced video storytelling, and up-to-the-minute reporting, AOPA Live brings the news and events of general aviation to life.

At AOPA Aviation Summit 2011 join AOPA President Craig Fuller, AOPA Live Anchor MayCay Beeler, and other top aviation industry leaders and influencers, live from the Summit exhibit hall floor to hear about the topics that affect you. AOPA Live is brought to you by UTC.

New this year to the AOPA Live stage is “Dogfight,” the highly acclaimed AOPA Pilot magazine feature that pits editors Thomas A. Horne and Dave Hirschman against one another in a discussion of a controversial aviation topic. See their “fight” live on AOPA Live daily (www.aopa.org/summit/aopa-live-schedule).

AOPA Live will have veteran report-ers Natasha Stenbock and Paul Moses on the exhibit floor, at Airportfest, and at all of the industry events reporting live to the Summit stage.

The schedule of events for AOPA Live is available on the Summit Mobile app as well as posted daily on the show floor. The AOPA Live stage is located in the Exhibit Hall.

AOPA Live Anchor MayCay BeelerMayCay Beeler was born in Washing-ton, D.C., and grew up in our nation’s capital. After attending Montana State University and graduating from the University of Kentucky, Beeler found her niche on the small screen and big sky. Her professional broadcasting career includes news anchoring, reporting, and weather reporting for news affiliates in Tennessee and North Carolina. She is a commercial pilot, airline transport pilot, former char-ter pilot, and FAA flight instructor. In 2002, Beeler was named the FAA Avia-tion Safety Counselor of the Year for the southern United States. She is an active member of The Ninety-Nines, the Inter-national Organization of Women Pilots, and serves as the aerospace education chairman and news reporter for the Kitty Hawk chapter.

Natasha Stenbock, AOPA Live ReporterAfter graduating from Pepperdine University with a B.A. in telecommunica-tions/broadcasting, Natasha Stenbock

jumped into acting, radio, and television news. She studied meteorology through Mississippi State University’s online broadcast meteo-rology program and received the American Meteo-rological Seal of Approval. She joined the San Diego chapter of The Ninety-Nines and earned her private pilot certificate in 2008.

Paul Moses, AOPA Live ReporterPaul Moses is the only American broad-cast journalist to be honored by AOPA for “fair, accurate, and insightful cover-age” of general aviation. He was awarded the Max Karant Award in 2008. He is also an Emmy-award-winning reporter who has anchored morning news-casts in three U.S. markets. Currently Moses is director of the Purdue Technol-ogy Center of Southeast Indiana, where he oversees start-up and high-technol-ogy businesses identified by the Purdue Research Foundation.

AOPA LIVE HOSTS

MAYCAY BEELER, AOPA LIVE ANCHOR

CRAIG L. FULLER, PRESIDENT AND CEO,

AOPA

TOM HAINES, EDITOR IN CHIEF, AOPA

Going LIVEBringing general aviation to lifeVideo and in-person interviews 10 a.m.—2 p.m. daily

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Anywhere Map 301

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SimCom Training Centers 814

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AIRPORTFEST

Complimentary round-trip bus trans-portation departs from the Connecticut Convention Center approximately every 20 minutes.

Airportfest Shuttle Service Hours:THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 8:45 A.M.—5 P.M.SATURDAY 8:45 A.M.—4 P.M.

Make the trip out to Hartford-Brainard Airport and see all that Airportfest has to offer:• Dozensofaircraftondisplay• Dailyhotairballooninflateand

launches (weather permitting)• Livemusic

on the AOPA Main Stage from 11 a.m. —1 p.m. brought

to you by the Flying Musicians Association

• Foodconcessions• PublicBenefitAircraft• Aircraftmanufacturersofferingdem-

onstration flights• AOPALearntoFlyCenter• SpecialGuestspeakers• Funaviationactivitiesforadultsand

kids…and much more!

AOPA Learn to Fly CenterGet information on learning to fly, including how AOPA programs can help you accomplish your flight training goals. Talk with flight instructors and get answers to all of your flight training questions. Take the controls of a full-motion Redbird FMX flight simulator. Plus, introductory flights are available for the special price of $72 in recognition of AOPA’s 72 years of preserving the free-

dom to fly. A free pilot logbook and first flight certificate are included.

Rock ‘n RallyDon’t forget your ticket to AOPA’s Rock ‘n Rally! Taste the local Hartford cuisine, rock to the sounds of “Out of Touch” Live Band, watch hot air bal-loons aglow and mingle amongst the aircraft display with fellow aviation lov-ers to Rally and show your support for general aviation.

Friday night Rock ‘n Rally transporta-tion will originate from the Connecticut Convention Center to Hartford-Brainard Airport starting at 4:45 p.m. Return trips will run until 8 p.m. to the Crowne Plaza, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hartford Plaza, Hilton Hartford, Homewood Suites, Marriott/Convention Center and the Residence Inn. This event is for ticket holders only and there is no parking available at the event.

Official Sponsor of Airportfest

HARTFORD-BRAINARD AIRPORT

Airportfest Hours:

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: 9 A.M.—5 P.M.

SATURDAY: 9 A.M.—4 P.M.

AIRPORTFEST PRESENTATIONS AND AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE AIRPORTFEST MAIN STAGE.

Airportfest Main Stage Schedule

TIME THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

9:30 A.M.—10: 30 A.M. WELCOME NAVY MEET UP KIDS ACTIVITY

11 A.M.—1 P.M. FLYING MUSICIANS FLYING MUSICIANS FLYING MUSICIANS

2 P.M.—3 P.M. MIKE GOULIAN YOUR PATH TO PILOTHOOD:

AUTOGRAPH SESSION FLIGHT TRAINING FAQS

5 P.M.—8 P.M. ROCK ‘N RALLY

(TICKETED EVENT)

SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS


+ 10 Stupid Things Pilots do to Sabotage Their Aviation MedicalAME visits can go wrong, but many deferrals are avoidable. Our distin-guished panel includes Federal Air Surgeon, Dr. Fred Tilton, astronaut physician Scott Parazynski, NASA Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rich Williams and others to enjoying watching “Joe Pilot” get red ink from “Dr. No.” Learn how to prevent this happening to you.Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Sackier, Medical Counsel, AOPADr. Fred Tilton, Federal Air Surgeon, FAADr. Scott Parazynski, Astronaut, PhysicianDr. Rich Williams, Chief Medical Officer, NASAThursday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention

Center, Room 24

Aviation HumorDon’t miss an hour of laughs and giggles with some of this aviation humorist’s craziest aviation stories, both old and new. Come prepared to laugh and learn.Rod Machado, Flight Instructor, Author, Aviation HumoristSaturday, 10 a.m.—11a.m., Convention Center, Rooms 14-17

Buying Your First AirplaneRecord low prices make this a great time to buy an airplane, whether new or used, LSA to corporate jet. AOPA Pilot Editor in Chief Tom Haines shares his experi-ences from buying nearly 20 airplanes. Learn tips on defining your mission, jus-tification, inspections, financing, taxes, and insurance.Tom Haines, Editor in Chief, Senior Vice President of MediaThursday, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Convention Center, Room 21

Close Calls: Lessons LearnedAt one time or another, many of us have found ourselves in “uncomfortable” situa-tions aloft. In some cases the problems couldn’t be predicted; in others the warnings show up in hindsight like neon signs. Either way, there are things to be learned. That’s the idea behind “Close Calls: Lessons Learned,” a riveting new seminar in which you’ll meet five real pilots sharing true stories of their most harrowing moments aloft.Andy Miller, AOPA Foundation PresenterFriday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 14-17Saturday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 24-26

Ditching and Water SurvivalIf you fly over water during takeoff, landing, or enroute, aviation survival authority Doug Ritter will provide the information you need to survive. The seminar covers ditching and egress, water survival, signaling, search and rescue, the open water environment, hypothermia, and the psychological aspects of water survival. Aviation life rafts and life vests will be demonstrated. Attendees can win valuable survival equipment door prizes.Doug Ritter, Chairman, Equipped to Survive FoundationThursday, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 14-15Friday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 11-13

FAA Unleaded Avgas Transition ARC Report OutThe FAA’s formation of the FAA UAT-ARC has provided key avgas community stakeholders a forum to create the framework required for the deployment of unleaded avgas. UAT-ARC members will summarize UAT-ARC efforts to date, address concerns on this critical element of our aviation infrastructure, and note planned actions going forward.Moderator: Rob Hackman, Vice President Regulatory Affairs, AOPAThursday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Room 24

FAR RefresherAttend this intensive one-hour refresher for pilots on the more important and eas-ily forgotten general operating and flight rules of FAR Part 91, which satisfies the one-hour ground-training requirements of the flight review. Bring your logbook to be endorsed.John S. Yodice, Law Offices of Yodice Associates, Frederick, MDSaturday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Room 11

Flying for a Living: Strategies for Getting HiredJoin us for a discussion on what it takes to get hired to fly for a living. Industry experts with a wide range of experience will touch on how to prepare, which fly-ing careers are best, and how to be best positioned for the coming rebound.Moderator: Ian Twombly, Deputy Editor, Flight Training magazinePete Bedell, commercial airplane pilot and Flight Training contributorJudy Tarver, Vice President, FltOps.comSaturday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Room 23

Flying to CanadaExperiencing Canada by air is awesome! Canadian Owners and Pilots Association president will provide a checklist for flight planning, complying with Customs, and security requirements as well as similari-ties and differences for U.S. pilots flying to Canada. It is easier than you think.Kevin Psutka, President and CEO, COPAThursday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Rooms 14-15

Flying to Help Others: Putting Your Pilot Certificate to Good UseAll across the country, volunteer pilots and support staff use aviation to serve their community and improve the lives of others. Attend this informative semi-nar to learn more about the five general types of public flying and the many orga-nizations that provide opportunities to get involved.Moderator: Rol Murrow, Chairman, Air Care AllianceSteve Craven, Safety Officer, Angel Flight Mid-AtlanticRick Durden, Aviation Attorney, Noted Author, Pilot for LightHawkJeff Kahn, Board Member, Angel Flight EastThursday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Room 24 LBA STUDENT + HEALTH



How to Pass Any CheckrideIf you have a checkride in your future, don’t miss this presentation! Hear about the most common (and preventable) errors from a presenter who has given hundreds and hundreds of checkrides. Improve your odds of passing with his simple yet effective tips.Jason Blair, Executive Director, National Association of Flight InstructorsSaturday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Room 13

How to Save Your Life in an Aircraft AccidentAvoiding an aircraft accident is best, but is not always possible. Dr. Fries will discuss how to save life and limb when unexpected events occur. He will dem-onstrate the proper use of safety belts, gliding techniques, managing in-flight fires, limiting injuries in forced landings, and safely exiting your aircraft.Dr. Ian Blair Fries, CFII, ATP, FAA Senior HIMS Aviation Medical ExaminerFriday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 11-13

+ I’m Just a Doctor, JimOn the Starship Enterprise McCoy had cool devices to save lives. Although no Tricoders are available yet there are other ways to achieve good health. Our panel will include experts from various disciplines as well as our very own astronaut to help steer you to better health. On this planet!Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Sackier, AOPA Medical CounselDr. Scott Parazynski, Astronaut, PhysicianDuke Naipohn, “Duke of Sleep”Dr. Rich Williams, Chief Medical Officer, NASASaturday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 21-22

IFR Safety Focus: FAF InboundFinal approach is the shortest segment of any flight. But it can be filled with the most excitement and danger. Hidden traps abound for the unwary IFR pilot. Step through some of the pitfalls with a veteran ATP and CFI.JJ Greenway, Director of Safety, Chief Flight Instructor, AOPA Air Safety InstituteFriday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Room 23

Getting Reimbursed for Flights: What do the FARS Say?FAA regulations, interpretations and case law surrounding payment of reim-bursements can be confusing and even appear contradictory. What costs can a private pilot charge to other passengers or to the company when flying for busi-ness purposes? Will a commercial pilot certificate allow greater reimbursement for flights? This session will clarify the legal maze and provide you with a path forward so you can help off-set or recover your flying expenses.Kathy Yodice, Law Office of Yodice AssociatesEli Mansour, Partner, Luce ForwardThursday, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., Convention Center, Room 23

How Successful Business People Rely on General AviationLearn from businesspeople who utilize general aviation aircraft to help grow their businesses and get tips on how you can use your airplane to beat your competitors.Moderator: Mike Nichols, Vice President of Operations, Education and Econom-ics, NBAARichard Shine, CEO, Manitoba CorporationTom Haines, Editor in Chief, Senior Vice President of MediaFriday, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., Convention Center, Room 23

How the FAA Makes FAA Medical Certification PolicyThe Federal Air Surgeon is the FAA’s Chief Medical Officer and is respon-sible for pilot and air traffic controller certification policies and procedures, aerospace medical education, the aviation medical examiner program, the aviation industry drug and alcohol testing, and FAA employee health and wellness programs. Dr. Tilton will pro-vide an overview of current topics in civil aviation medical certification, discuss the medical certification process and how policies and procedures are developed and implements. And, he will include plenty of time to answer your questions about medical conditions that can affect your certification.Fred Tilton, M.D., Federal Air Surgeon, FAAFriday, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 21-22

Flying to the Bahamas: What Pilots Need to KnowThe presentation includes an overview of procedures for flying a private airplane to and within the Bahamas, tips gained from years of international flying, and a tour of fascinating Bahamas destinations easily accessible to private pilots by presenters who hail from Nassau, Bahamas.Moderator: Rick Gardner, Director, Aviation Services, Caribbean Sky Tours, Authorized AOPA Representative Mexico, Central America, Bahamas, CaribbeanGreg Rolle, Chief Aviation Specialist, Bahamas Tourist OfficeLeonard Stuart, Aviation Specialist, Bahamas Tourist OfficeThursday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 11-13

Fuel, Efficiency, and the FutureAviation can and must grow in a sustain-able, economically efficient manner. This will be achieved largely by a combination of new engine technologies to reduce fuel burn and alternative fuels to decrease the amount of net CO2 emissions produced per gallon of fuel. Tremendous progress has been made over the past three years with new engine models and new fuels just emerging on the market.Alan Epstein, Vice President, Technol-ogy and Environment, Pratt & WhitneyFriday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 21-22

Fun Fly-In Destinations in the EastGrass airfields with antique airplanes, beachside runways, vibrant city lights, and national and state parks are all accessible by light aircraft along the East coast. Find out about the best and most convenient fly-in destinations for your next flying vacation or weekend getaway.John T. Kounis, Editor in Chief, Pilot Getaways MagazineThursday, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 11-13Saturday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 24-26



NextGen: What Does It Mean to Me?Ever wonder what NextGen really means and how NextGen technologies like “ADS-B” will impact your flight operations in the near and far term? Join AOPA and a panel of NextGen experts who will share what NextGen means for general aviation and how it will impact operations in the national airspace system.Moderator: Heidi Williams, Senior Director Airspace and ModernizationBobby Nichols, Implementation Lead for FAA’s Surveillance and Broadcast Services, FAABill Stone, Avionics Product Manager, GarminMark D. Ward, ATO Group Manager, Operations Support, Eastern Service Center, FAATim Taylor, President and CEO, FreeFlight SystemsThursday, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., Convention Center, Room 24

Night Flying: Operational Haz-ards and Physical LimitationsGood news; you’re a pilot capable of flying day or night! Bad news; you prob-ably weren’t taught how to reduce the risks associated with flying during the hours of darkness! If you want to learn more about the operational hazards and physical limitations that pertain to night flying, don’t miss this seminar. Find out what you should know about dark adaptations, visual illusions, operational hazards, and the regulations that pertain to night flying.Adrian Eichhorn, Pilot, JetBlue AirwaysThursday, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., Convention Center, Ballroom A

Nuts and Bolts of Real World Medical CertificationCovering a broad range of medical cer-tification topics, including questions to read carefully on the medical application form, preparing your records for the FAA, medications that will and won’t fly, overviews of the most common medi-cal conditions, and how to get your case issued sooner rather than later. This seminar is one that you won’t want to miss, if you have a pending medical issue.Gary Crump, Director of Medical Certification, AOPASaturday, 10 am.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Room 11

Maximizing Benefits and Minimizing Costs of Your Business AircraftCosts associated with operating an aircraft can be significant, but at times difficult to identify and understand. Explore the categories of operating costs (fixed and variable) and how to organize these costs into data for management information. Additionally, there may be opportunities to increase your bottom line through efficiencies obtained in air-craft finance and insurance. Our experts will explore ways to help you understand and minimize your costs while maximiz-ing the use of your airplane.Janet Bressler, President, AOPA Insurance Agency, Inc.Anne Ford, Senior Vice President, Broker and Credit Manager, Bank of AmericaNel Stubbs, Vice President, Co-Owner, Conklin & de Decker Thursday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Room 23

+ Me Doctor, You Pilot. You Pilot, Me DoctorHave you ever “flown” a hypobaric chamber to experience what it feels like to be short of oxygen? Know the warning signs of “the bends?” Join Dr. Jonathan Sackier and a panel of experts to learn more about these and other medical issues—it just might save your life.Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Sackier, AOPA Medical CounselDr. Paul Buza, Director Southern Aeromedical InsituteDr. Fred Tilton, Federal Air Surgeon, FAAFriday, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 24-25

New England’s Adverse WeatherDon’t like New England’s weather? Just wait five minutes and it’ll change, goes the saying. In this discussion we’ll look at some of the Northeast’s most notorious adverse flying weather, as well as the ways it crops up. We’ll look at some weather accidents along the way, then check out some websites and inside information that’ll help you become more aware of weather dynamics in general.Tom Horne, Editor at Large, AOPA PilotThursday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 14-15Friday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Rooms 21-22

Inspirational Women in AviationLooking for some aviation inspiration? Find out how these amazing women got to where they are today and hear their first-hand accounts of incredible experi-ences they’ve had along the way. Their personal stories will encourage you to follow your dreams!Moderator: Dr. Peggy Chabrian, President and Founder, Women in Aviation, InternationalFriday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Rooms 24-25

iPads in the CockpitFly with an iPad in the cockpit or thought about adding one to your flight bag? Join us as we discuss apps, acces-sories, and strategies to get the most out of your tablet.Moderator: Ian Twombly, Deputy Editor, Flight Training magazineJohn Zimmerman, Vice President, Sporty’sFriday, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 11-13

Mastering Takeoffs and LandingsEvery year takeoffs and landings account for more than half of all pilot-related accidents, and it’s not just the new pilots who are having trouble. ASI’s latest seminar gives you tips and techniques for making smooth, trouble-free departures and arrivals.Bruce Landsberg, President, AOPA FoundationThursday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Ballroom AFriday, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 14-17 LBA STUDENT + HEALTH



Moderator: Dave Hirschman, Senior Editor, AOPA PilotMike Goulian, Aerobatic Champion and Air Show PerformerJudy Phelps, National CFI of the Year 2011, Master Aerobatic InstructorFriday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 24-25

Tailwheel Tips and TricksAre you a grizzled, experienced tailwheel pilot or just considering learning to fly with the little wheel in the back? Either way, you’ll share and learn in this interac-tive seminar. We’ll discuss short/soft-field takeoffs, three-point versus wheel land-ings, crosswind techniques, bounce recoveries, off-airport operations, taxiing techniques, hand-propping, and more.Doug Stewart, Chairman, SAFE, National CFI of the Year 2004, DPESaturday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Room 13

Tax Benefits of Aircraft OwnershipLearn how you can minimize your busi-ness taxes through the acquisition and operations of a general aviation aircraft for business travel. This presentation will cover which expenses can be deducted when you use your personal airplane for business purposes as well as how to max-imize deductions of an aircraft owned by your company.Jed Wolcott, Wolcott & AssociatesSaturday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Room 23

The Kings on Unwanted AdventureAfter an aircraft accident and discovering their own sense of vulnerability, John and Martha say they have become “born again” pilots. The Kings use humor and stories from real-world, cross-country experi-ence to vividly illustrate principles of risk management and pass along practical and insightful tools you will use forever.John and Martha King, Co-Chairmen, King SchoolsSaturday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 14-17

Recognizing and Dealing With Maintenance ‘Gotchas’Good news: You own a plane! Bad news: You weren’t taught how to maintain it! If you want to cut costs and learn how to become more proactive with aircraft maintenance, don’t miss this seminar. Find out what you should know about annual inspections, owner performed maintenance, and how to become your own “director of maintenance.”Adrian Eichhorn, Pilot, JetBlue AirwaysThursday 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Room 21

Safety…In High-Risk EnvironmentsFlying in air shows and air racing is certainly a high-risk environment. To stay alive, there must be a safety culture ingrained in the industry as well as the pilots and teams. Mike Goulian will dis-cuss how he makes daily adjustments to ensure he stays ahead of the hidden risks inherent in this environment. Mike tells a great story punctuated with mesmer-izing video, which will surely make all pilots sit back and reflect on their per-sonal safety culture. This seminar is not your typical safety seminar.Mike Goulian, Aerobatic Champion and Air Show PerformerSaturday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Rooms 21-22

Slash Your Flying Costs: AOPA Aircraft Partnership ProgramPartnerships are a proven way to reduce flying costs and improve aircraft utiliza-tion—and the AOPA Aircraft Partnership Program brings together the right part-ners, aircraft, and ownership models. Find out about this tremendous new online resource that can strengthen General Avia-tion and allow more of us to fly more often.Dave Hirschman, Senior Editor, AOPA PilotDavid Kruger, CEO, Aircraft Partnership ProfessionalsJanet Bressler, President, AOPA Insurance Agency, Inc.Thursday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Room 23

Spin Myths“Spin Myths” will debunk popular misconceptions about this mysterious, intimidating, and poorly understood region of flight. Find out exactly how your airplane would behave in a spin, and how to recover, in this multimedia presentation lead by airshow performers and veteran aerobatic instructors.

Passing FL180Flying into the flight levels can seem like you are entering a new dimension. There are regulatory changes, weather differences, and even physiological implications. This season, which will be of interest to those seeking to fly high-performance pistons, turboprops, or light jets in the flight levels for the first time, as well as those with operational experience above FL180, will examine the operational and safety issues that can and will arise and how to train for this environment.Adrian Eichhorn, pilot, JetBlue AirwaysSaturday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Room 23

Pinch-Hitter®Would your non-flying compan-ion rather be a participant than a passenger? Could he or she step up to the plate in the unlikely event that you became incapacitated? This two-hour seminar covers need-to-know information on using the radio, navigating, and even land-ing the airplane in an emergency.Susan Parson, Editor, FAA Safety Briefing, FAAThursday, 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m., Convention Center, Room 21Friday, 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m., Convention Center, Room 23Saturday, 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m., Convention Center, Room 11

Practical Tips for Flying GPS- and WAAS-Based ApproachesLearn practical tips for flying GPS and WAAS approaches from the 2008 National CFI of the Year.Max Trescott, 2008 National CFI of the YearThursday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 11-13Friday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Rooms 14-17

Real World IFRSure, you breezed through the check ride or aced that last pro-ficiency check. But you’re still hesitant to venture aloft on that “three hundred and one” day. Find out how pilots who fly every day in all kinds of weather do it. ASI’s “Real World IFR” safety seminar goes beyond basic IFR training into the work of professional piloting.JJ Greenway, Director of Safety, Chief Flight Instructor, AOPA Air Safety InstituteThursday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Ballroom ASaturday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 14-17



Flight Test Center in Florida. The X2 Technology design features counter-rotating coaxial main rotor, a pusher propeller and fly-by-wire flight controls. The program met all four key objectives including low single pilot work load, low vibration, low acoustic signature, and high speed. Sikorsky spent $50 million on the five-year effort.Jim Kagdis, Manager Advanced Programs, SikorskyFriday 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 24-25

Yoke and Pedal: Secrets to Better Piloting ProficiencyIs it ok to use two hands to flare an air-plane? Should you crab or sideslip during a crosswind landing? Are you approach-ing too fast or too slow? When should you raise your gear after takeoff? Should you always land on the numbers? Do you need to fly by the seat of your pants to fly coordinated? What’s the most important thing you need to do to avoid stalling an airplane on final approach? If you’d like answers to these and other flying technique questions, show up to laugh and learn with this well-known, highly respected, and fun presenter.Rod Machado, Flight Instructor, Author, Aviation HumoristFriday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 14-17

Your Path to Pilothood: Flight Training FAQsIf you’ve ever dreamed about learning to fly, don’t miss this opportunity to get unbiased answers to prospective pilots’ most frequently asked questions. Find out how to save time and money, overcome common obstacles, and access free stu-dent support resources. And attendees can enter to win a free introductory flight.JJ Greenway, Director of Safety, Chief Flight Instructor, AOPA Safety InstituteJennifer Storm, Director of Flight Training Initiatives, AOPASaturday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Room 13Saturday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Airportfest Main Stage

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What Every Pilot Should Know About FAA EnforcementAn hour-short presentation reduced to the essentials every pilot must know to make sure that a bad situation is not made worse, including if and how to respond to the FAA, the ASRP “get out of jail free” program, when and for what does a pilot need legal help and how to get it quickly and inexpensively, and much more!John S. Yodice, Offices of Yodice and Associates, Frederick, MDFriday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Rooms 21-22

What You Should Know About Aging AirplanesThis seminar will highlight safety issues that airplane owners, pilots, and mechanics need to be aware of as we continue to own and operate older air-craft. The seminar will discuss metal fatigue and corrosion, how maintenance quality affects the aging process, how to avoid serious problems, and things the FAA and industry have done and can do to help address the unavoidable aging process.Marv Nuss, Continued Operational Safety Program Manager, FAA Friday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Room 23

What’s So Special about Special Issuances?One of the most flexible tools available to the FAA for issuing medical certifi-cates to pilots with more serious medical conditions is the Special Issuance Autho-rization. Cancer, coronary artery disease, bypass surgery, pacemakers, stents, dia-betes, asthma, and kidney stones are just a few of the many medical conditions that require a special issuance. Learn about the regulatory basis for an autho-rization, why it’s required, and what it takes to get it and keep it.Gary Crump, Director, AOPA Medical Certification ServicesThursday, 2 p.m.—3 p.m., Convention Center, Room 21

X2: World Record-Setting HelicopterOn September 15, 2010, the Sikorsky X2 Technology™ Demonstrator set a new unofficial helicopter speed record when it cruised at 250 knots at the company’s

The Sport Pilot Solution: Is it Right for You?Interested in becoming a sport pilot and/or owning your own light sport aircraft? Attend this seminar to learn how you can benefit from this groundbreaking set of regulations. Ask an expert about flying as a sport pilot, including tips for buying and maintaining a light sport aircraft.David Oord, Government and Advocacy Specialist, EAAThursday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Room 23

Thinking Small to Avoid Big MistakesThis is a program that helps pilots rec-ognize the many small and localized cognitive errors they make that often lead to big mistakes in airplanes. The presenter discusses the strategies necessary to deal with these issues with his usual “Laugh and Learn” style. The big solution lies in thinking small to avoid big mistakes.Rod Machado, Flight Instructor, Author, Aviation HumoristThursday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Convention Center, Ballroom A

Tips from Controllers: Navigating the NASGet a better picture of how the national airspace system (NAS) really works. Find out how weather impacts routes and how traffic management initiatives are used to increase efficiency. Controllers from around the country are looking for-ward to your questions on both VFR and IFR operations!Moderator: Danny Aguerre, Pilot/ Controller Liaison, NATCA National Safety CommitteeFriday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Rooms 11-13

Tips from Controllers: Northeast FocusWondering why you aren’t cleared direct for a particular route in the Northeast? Interested in finding out how ATC can help you deal with challenges like fast-moving weather and congested airspace? Attend this seminar and get the answers to these questions (plus many more!) from Northeast-based air traffic controllers.Moderator: Steve McKenzie, NATCA National Safety CommitteeThursday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Rooms 11-13Saturday, 10 a.m.—11 a.m., Convention Center, Rooms 24-26


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2011 SweepstakesThe “Crossover Classic” Sweepstakes

For 2011, AOPA’s “Crossover Classic”—a fully restored and updated 1974 Cessna 182P—will be given away as AOPA’s annual sweepstakes airplane. Bought from a long-time owner in Middletown, Ohio, this airplane has benefitted from perhaps the most extensive refurbishment of any of AOPA’s sweeps offerings.

First off, Air Plains (of Wellington, Kansas) replaced the airplane’s stock, 230-hp Continental O-470 engine with a 300-hp Continental IO-550. Presto! 70 more horsepower, and now 162-knot cruise speeds are possible. Also added were a new Hartzell three-blade propeller and Flint Aero wingtip fuel tanks that hold 12 gallons per side. Total fuel capacity? 98 gallons. Couple that with the airplane’s speed and you have a very unique Skylane indeed.

Advantage Avionics of Chino, California then gutted the original panel and installed Garmin’s G500, two-screen display system, plus twin GPS receivers and Garmin’s GTS 800 traffic advisory system. JP Instruments supplied its EDM-930 engine data monitor, PS Engineering brought its Bluetooth-capable PMA 8000BT audio panel to the cockpit, L-3 Communications added its Trilogy elec-tronic standby instrument system, and CO Guardian supplied its carbon monoxide detector—which doubles as a clock and cabin altitude alert. Speaking of altitude capability, Mountain High equipped the plane with one of its portable oxygen systems. Oh, and there’s Cobham/S-TEC’s System Fifty-Five X autopilot. All this, and more, make for a highly capable front office, complete with XM WX datalink weather.

The 1970’s red-fabric interior was replaced by a newly-designed, all- leather conversion created by Air Mod of Batavia, Ohio. This included new side panels, new windows from LP Aero Plastics, and AmSafe’s seatbelt air bag system. Saircorp pro-vided its very popular center console, and new control yokes from Avion Research round out the interior work package.

The final touches came from Scheme Designers, who developed the paint scheme, and BOSS Aircraft Refinishers of Salisbury, North Carolina, which applied the Sher-win-Williams paint.

Bottom line? The airplane is a fast, capable, and comfortable as it is good-looking.

2012 SweepstakesThe “Tougher Than a Tornado Husky” Sweepstakes

Even for an airplane built for adventure, the AOPA 2012 “Tougher Than A Tornado Husky” has had an eventful young life. The brand new airplane was damaged in the March 31 Sun’n Fun tornado that destroyed dozens of airplanes all around it. Although scarred, the Tornado Husky was patched up enough to fly home to the Aviat Aircraft factory in Wyoming where the craftsmen who built it returned it to perfect condition. The Tornado Husky is now ready to take on the wilderness with oversized Alaskan Bushwheels, a Garmin 696 GPS with terrain warnings, and vortex generators that allow exceptional short-field performance. It’s also refined with a leather inte-rior, teak floor, LED lights, and Oregon Aero seats that make long flights comfortable. This rugged, versatile aircraft can vault mountains, land almost anywhere, and trans-port its winner to exciting locations from the arctic to the equator. And wherever the winner of this outstanding aircraft flies, he or she can travel with confidence knowing this tested airplane can meet any challenge. This dog will hunt, and it will be antici-pating your admiration at Airportfest!

So, who won it? We’ll let you know this weekend. Maybe it’s already yours, and you don’t know it! Stop by the static display at the Hartford-Brainard Airport and take a good look at this remarkable airplane!

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A 180-horsepower Lycoming engine, MT three-blade prop, and oversized Alaskan Bushwheels allow this Husky A-1C to go anywhere and land anywhere.

Tall grass, rocks, and uneven ground can’t stop this all-terrain airplane from reaching destinations in high mountains, deserts, or the arctic. And it can be fi tted with fl oats or skis for adventure in all seasons.

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After surviving a brush with a tornado at the 2011 Sun ’n Fun Fly-In, this rough-and-ready Aviat Husky is back on the flight line and ready for adventure.


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Get information on learning to fly, including how AOPA programs can help you accomplish your flight training goals. Talk to flight instructors and get answers to all of your flight training questions. Sign up for the free AOPA Let’s Go Fly-ing e-newsletter and learn how to get a free six-month subscription to Flight Training magazine. Take the controls in a full-motion Redbird FMX flight simula-tor. Enter daily drawings for great prizes.

Plus, at the Airportfest Learn to Fly Center, introductory flights are available for the special price of $72 recognition of AOPA’s 72 years of preserving the free-dom to fly. A free pilot logbook and first flight certificate are included.

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SUMMIT AWARDS

Joseph B. “Doc” Hartranft Jr., Award

(R-Mo.) is the 2011 recipient of the Joseph B. “Doc” Hartranft Jr., Award – one of AOPA’s two highest honors—for his tireless work on behalf of general aviation in the United States Congress. The Hartranft Award is presented annually to an elected or appointed government official, whether federal, state, local, or foreign, who has made significant contributions to the advancement of general aviation.

As co-chair of the General Aviation Caucus, Congressman Graves spearheaded a GA Caucus letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting that the Commission take all necessary steps to protect GPS from interference without

imposing additional cost burdens on GPS users. The letter was signed by 36 members of the Caucus.

He argued successfully to have several general aviation-friendly provisions included in the House FAA Reauthorization bill and has been an outspoken critic of user fees. And he has been a strong advocate against onerous security regulations on general aviation, and led the fight against the TSA’s original Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP).

As a pilot himself, Congressman Graves truly ‘gets’ general aviation. His work on behalf of his fellow pilots epitomizes what defines a Hartranft Award winner.

The Joseph B. “Doc” Hartranft Jr., Award is named for AOPA’s first employee, longtime president and former chairman of the board. Recipients of the award are outstanding advocates of general aviation. Their selection can be based on one action or a series of actions resulting in a benefit to general aviation in the areas of utiliza-tion, safety, facilities, operation, regulation, education or information.

Laurence P. Sharples Perpetual Award

, a county commissioner in Washoe County, Nevada, and volun-teer for AOPA’s Airport Support Network at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is the 2011 recipient of the Laurence P. Sharples Perpetual Award. The Sharples Award is AOPA’s highest honor for individuals and is presented annually to the per-son (or persons) who has made the most significant contributions to the advancement of general aviation. Commissioner Larkin was honored for his work to ensure that general aviation would continue to have access at RNO.

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority took action last year to reduce and limit general aviation access at RNO by failing to renew the leases of two FBOs and taking over rental of hangars there. Airport Admin-istration indicated they would operate the existing hangars for “at least one year or until new hangars were built at Reno-Stead Airport,” which the Authority also operates.

Commissioner Larkin, working closely with AOPA, assisted local pilots in organiz-ing the Reno-Tahoe Aviation Association and tutored them on how to deal with the Airport Authority, and facilitated resolutions for continued support of general avia-tion facilities at RNO by Washoe County and City of Sparks, Nev.

In addition to his work as a county commissioner and Airport Support Network volunteer, Larkin is an active flight instructor.

The Laurence P. Sharples Perpetual Award is named for AOPA’s first chairman of the board and is given each year to the person or persons who best emulates the unselfish contribution to general aviation which characterized the life of L.P. Sharples.

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Arrive at the AOPA Aviation Summit Exhibit Hall early, and make your first stop the AOPA

Member Pavilion located next to the AOPA Live Stage!

Have you been a member for years, maybe more? Stop by the AOPA Store in the AOPA Member Pavilion to pick up an anniversary ribbon to show your AOPA pride. The Pavilion is where you can become a member, renew your member-ship, or make a donation to one of the AOPA’s philanthropic foundations.

The AOPA Store hosts a great collec-tion of souvenirs to help you remember your trip to the AOPA Aviation Summit including caps, T-shirts, jackets, and this year’s collectable 2011 Holiday Ornament. The 2011 Holiday ornament embodies the spirit of aviation in a depiction of a beautiful 1940 Waco. The Waco, offering its nostalgic glimpse of aviation times gone by is a selection that is certain to inspire you to share your most cherished aviation memories. Start or continue your collec-tion by purchasing one at the show.

Book and DVD signings are scheduled daily from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Visit the AOPA-certified partners in the AOPA Member Pavilion to learn more about financial, insurance, and pilot benefits that are offered to AOPA members. Stop by and take our quiz and you could walk away with great prizes including an Apple iPad2®!

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Manufactures and supports ELTs, ELT antennas, and personal locators for gen-eral and commercial aviation, as well as EPIRBs and personal locator bea-cons for outdoor, marine, and military applications.

ADVOCATE CONSULTING LEGAL GROUP, PLLC733888-325-1942

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www.advocatetax.com

Advocate Consulting Legal Group, PLLC provides tax and legal consulting to the aviation industry.

AFRICAN ELEPHANT HAIR BRACELETS616805-685-5955

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www.safarijewelry.com

African Elephant Hair Bracelets, worn by aviators worldwide for good luck.

AIR CARE ALLIANCE9008610-940-1669

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www.aircareall.org

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AIR MOD922513-732-6688

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www.airmod.com

Setting a new standard for innova-tive design and unparalleled quality in aircraft interior renovation since 1973. AOPA’s Crossover Classic is the lat-est example of Air Mod’s outstanding workmanship.

AIR PLAINS SERVICES CORPORATION528800-752-8481

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www.airplains.com

AIR RACE CLASSIC, INC.1142239-633-0077

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www.airraceclassic.org

AIRCRAFT BELTS, INC.710919-956-4395

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www.aircraftbelts.com

ABI manufactures and repairs aviation safety restraints for crew, passenger, and divan seating as well as medical stretcher restraints. Ask about MediBelt. FAA R.S. YB1R632K.

AIRCRAFT ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION (AEA)924816-347-8400

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www.aea.net

The AEA represents more than 1,300 aviation businesses that specialize in maintenance, repair, and installation of avionics and electronic systems in gen-eral aviation aircraft.

AIRCRAFT SPRUCE & SPECIALTY CO.626951-372-9555

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www.aircraftspruce.com

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has been a leading supplier of general aviation products since 1965, shipping hundreds of orders each day to aircraft owners and pilots throughout the world.

AIRFLEET CAPITAL731800-390-4324

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www.airfleetcapital.com

Nationwide aircraft financing.

AIRSHARES ELITE935973-575-0123

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www.airshareselite.com

AMSAFE1031602-850-2817

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www.amsafe.com

AmSafe is the world leader in safety and securement equipment for the aerospace, defense, and ground transpor-tation industries.

ANGEL FLIGHT NORTHEAST9004978-794-6868

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www.angelflightne.org

A non-profit that provides free air trans-portation to children and adults in need of critical medical care who do not have the resources to access other means of transportation as often as they need.

ANYWHERE MAP301620-231-6647

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www.anywheremap.com

Full-function aviation GPS systems with 4.3” or 7” displays. Complete systems start at $595 featuring a low cost of ownership.

ARCTIC AIR838229-271-7905

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www.aacooler.com

ASA (AVIATION SUPPLIES & ACADEMICS, INC.)938425-235-1500

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www.asa2fly.com

Training materials and pilot supplies for the dreamer, flyer, and student in all of us. Come see our latest apps, ebooks, test prep software, and video ground school products.

ASPEN AVIONICS311505-856-5034

www.aspenavionics.com

Aspen Avionics specializes in bringing advanced technology to general aviation cockpits—and budgets. We design prod-ucts to be affordable, easy to install, and easy to own.

AVEMCO INSURANCE COMPANY737301-694-4378

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www.avemco.com

Get the service and insurance coverage you deserve from a company that has been rock solid for 50 years—Avemco.

AVIATION BOOK COMPANY1026206-767-5232

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www.aviationbook.com

AVIATION LABORATORIES505713-864-6677

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www.avlab.com

Aviation Laboratories specializes in laboratory services for fluids testing, DICE fuel additive, TKS Fluid, and other chemical and maintenance products spe-cifically for the aviation industry.


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BOSE CORPORATION621508-766-4271

www.bose.com

The NEW Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset is engineered for increased noise reduc-tion in even louder environments and has an improved degree of comfort, all without compromising our acclaimed clear audio.

BRIGHTLINE BAGS, INC.810415-721-7825

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www.brightlinebags.com

The BrightLine Bags Pilot Flight Bag is small in size, has 25 pockets, holds 2 headsets, and is modular. Come see why Aviation Consumer Magazine called it the “Flight Bag of the Year.”

BRUCE’S CUSTOM COVERS916408-738-3959

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www.aircraftcovers.com

Bruce’s Custom Covers is the manufac-turer of the finest custom-made aircraft covers for most airplanes, jets, and helicopters.

CARIBBEAN SKY TOURS707786-206-6147

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www.caribbeanskytours.com

CAV AEROSPACE1103785-493-0946

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www.weepingwings.com

CAV Aerospace Inc., the leading edge of ice protection. CAV Aerospace designs, manufactures, and installs the TKS Ice Protection system.

CENTURION AIRCRAFT ENGINES815940-395-9320

www.centurion-engines.com

BALDWIN AVIATION SAFETY & COMPLIANCE516843-342-5434

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www.baldwinaviation.com

SMSace®—the first safety management program designed for the owner/opera-tor. Quick to implement, easy to use, and highly affordable, SMSace® is the sen-sible solution for the conscientious pilot.

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BE AEROSPACE1016336-575-1337

www.iceshield.com

BEAGLE AVIATION812970-532-4707

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www.beagleaviation.com

Our goal is to make your custom embroi-dery look as much like your airplane as needle and thread can manage. We offer caps, shirts, jackets, etc.

BENDIX/KING BY HONEYWELL300602-365-2006

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www.bendixking.com

With more than 50 years of aviation experience, Bendix/King by Honeywell is a global provider of avionics, commu-nications, and flight controls for general aviation aircraft.

BLACKHAWK MODIFICATIONS1037254-755-6711

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www.blackhawk.aero

AVIATION OIL ANALYSIS (AOA) - ALS TRIBOLOGY622281-599-1242

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www.alsglobal.com

Aviation Oil Analysis, a division of ALS Tribology, provides oil analysis packages and various laboratory tests specifically designed for aircraft.

AVIATORS HOT LINE525515-955-1600

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www.aviatorshotline.com

Aviators Hot Line has been bringing buy-ers and sellers together for over 30 years.

AVIDYNE CORPORATION1120781-402-7400

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www.avidyne.com

AVILOOP437646-495-3217

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www.aviloop.com

AVMAP NAVIGATION850800-363-2627

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www.avmap.us

AVWEB.COM/BELVOIR307760-487-8075

www.avweb.com

BAHAMAS TOURIST OFFICE753954-236-9292

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www.bahamas.com/flying

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CSC DUATS927703-818-5404

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www.duats.com

DUATS provides flight planning and filing services. Nexrad, current, and fore-cast weather products. Notice to airmen (NOTAM). DUATS expanded service covers PCs, smartphones, and other wireless devices.

DAVID CLARK COMPANY, INC.1039508-751-5800

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www.davidclark.com

Manufacturer of passive and electronic noise-canceling aviation headsets. David Clark Communication Headsets provide pilots and their passengers with the very best in comfort, quality, and durability.

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES608203-559-3011

www.davidlerner.com

Since 1976, David Lerner Associates has been dedicated to building and preserv-ing investors’ assets.

DIAMOND SPONSOR

DTC DUAT SERVICE719800-243-3828

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www.duat.com

DURACHARTS928202-529-6500

www.duracharts.com

DURR TECHNIK USA436516-214-5659

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www.durrtechnikusa.com

COBHAM COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS423208-473-0839

www.cobham.com

Formerly S-TEC and Chelton Flight Systems, CCS manufactures and sup-ports fixed-wing autopilots, 3D synthetic vision EFIS, ADAHRS, and GPS-WAAS sensors.

COLUMBIA AIR SERVICES337860-449-8999

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www.columbiaairservices.com

CONCORDE BATTERY CORPORATION800626-813-1234

customer-service@concordebattery.

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www.concordebattery.com

Concorde Recombinant Gas RG® Series aircraft batteries are used by the major-ity of airframe manufacturers and adopted by military air forces worldwide. Superior starting performance at any temperature.

CONTROLLER830402-479-2109

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www.controller.com

Controller/Controller.com offer thousands of aircraft for-sale listings, including parts and salvage aircraft.

CORADINE AVIATION SYSTEMS1132971-259-8564

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www.coradine.com

Coradine Aviation Systems develops pro-fessional aviation software for the Mac, iPhone and iPad; an industry leader in powerful, easy-to-use software for pilots, emphasizing exceptional design and service.

CESSNA PILOTS ASSOCIATION, INC.917805-934-0493

www.cessna.org

The world’s largest technical association for pilots of Cessna aircraft. See us on the Internet at www.cessna.org or call 805-934-0493.

CHAMPION AEROSPACE517864-843-1162

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www.championaerospace.com

Champion manufactures and markets turbine igniters, exciters, and leads; recip spark plugs, oil filters, magnetos, ignition harnesses, and power supplies.

CHARTIS AEROSPACE INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.714404-249-1800

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www.chartisinsurance.com/aerospace

Chartis is a worldwide leading provider of aerospace insurance and risk transfer solu-tions with a vast array of coverage options to address virtually any aviation-related risk.

CINCINNATI AVIONICS920513-735-9595

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www.cincinnatiavionics.com

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CIRRUS AIRCRAFT801/1001

VisionJet mock-up on Connecticut

Convention Center Lawn218-727-2737

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www.cirrusaircraft.com

CIVIL AIR PATROL9005877-227-9142

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www.gocivilairpatrol.com


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FLIGHT GUIDE1027562-437-3210

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www.flightguide.com

Airguide Publications, Inc., publishers of Flight Guide, has provided 50 years of excellence in airport and supplementary information to general aviation pilots via our printed manuals.

FLITZ INTERNATIONAL, LTD.1130262-534-5898

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www.flitz.com

Flitz is a manufacturer and distributor of premium polishes, waxes, buffing bals, cleaners, market-specific handy kits, and microfiber cloths.

FLOATS & FUEL CELLS507901-842-7110

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www.ffcfuelcells.com

FLTPLAN.COM712203-262-8906

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www.fltplan.com

FLYING HIGH COFFEE, INC.1211802-310-1183

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www.flyinghighcoffee.com

Make a statement of quality and com-mitment to aviation. Drink Flying High Coffee at your home and office—the only coffee that gives 30% of profits to avia-tion programs. You deserve premium coffee!

FLYING MAGAZINE936407-628-4802

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www.flyingmag.com

EMERGING LIFESAVING TECHNOLOGIES739888-406-3581

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www.elt406.net

ESTERLINE CMC ELECTRONICS1012514-748-3000

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www.cmcelectronics.ca

Esterline CMC Electronics designs and manufactures innovative cockpit systems integration and avionics solutions to its customers worldwide. Its capabili-ties include the SmartDeck integrated cockpit.

FAA AERONAV PRODUCTS306301-344-6402

www.aeronav.faa.gov

FAA OFFICE OF RUNWAY SAFETY853781-238-7780

www.faa.gov/go/runwaysafety

FAA SAFETY TEAM836562-421-7655

www.faasafety.gov

FAA SURVEILLANCE & BROADCAST SERVICES614202-385-8394

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www.adsb.gov

FAA’S WILDLIFE STRIKE DATABASE & WEBSITE1207928-777-3960

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wildlife.faa.gov

DYNON AVIONICS536425-402-0433

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www.dynonavionics.com

The leading avionics manufacturer for light sport and homebuilt aircraft, including glass panel PFDs, engine moni-tors, VFR GPS navigation, transponders, and autopilots. Located near Seattle, WA.

EAA1109920-426-6573

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www.eaa.org

EAA embodies the spirit of aviation through an engaged community of avia-tion enthusiasts. EAA’s 170,000 members enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for recreational aircraft.

ECA-SSI SIMULATOR SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL510800-843-4764

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www.eca-ssi.com

For general and commercial aviation, our simulators are infused with experi-ence in design and manufacturing of high-quality flight simulators, part task trainers, and training curriculum.

ECLIPSE AEROSPACE, INC.1133843-284-1164

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www.eclipseaerospace.net

Introducing the Total Eclipse: the world’s most efficient twin-engine jet!

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY520386-226-6000

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www.embryriddle.edu

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace education in Florida, Arizona, and worldwide.

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HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORPORATION1036316-676-1113

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www.hawkerbeechcraft.com

Hawker Beechcraft is a world-leading manufacturer of business, special mission, and trainer aircraft. HBC leads the industry with a global network of over 100 factory-owned and -authorized service centers.

HAZEBUSTER OPTICS327956-463-4375

www.hazebuster.com

Sunglasses, bifocal sunglasses, clipons, and shields for pilots and crew.

HEAVEN’S LANDING308706-212-0017

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www.heavenslanding.com

Heaven’sLanding•5,069-ftrunway•300lotsaveraging1.5acres•SurroundedbyNationalForest•3mi.todowntown•Clubhouse•Homes,hangars,andlots•100LLandJetA•1-800-HEAVEN-2,www.heavenslanding.com.

HELICOPTER ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL532703-683-4646

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www.rotor.com

HAI is a trade association representing the international helicopter community, producing HELI-EXPO® and publishing the Helicopter Annual®, ROTOR® maga-zine, and RotorNews®.

HILTON SOFTWARE, LLC611408-268-8418

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www.hiltonsoftware.com

Hilton Software, LLC is a market-leader for GPS-based moving map applications for mobile devices. WingX Pro7 is a revo-lution is aviation mobility!

GENERAL AVIATION NEWS620253-471-9888

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www.generalaviationnews.com

The nation’s aviation newspaper since 1949. We are grassroots aviation.

GIRLS WITH WINGS9002216-577-6131

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www.girlswithwings.org

GOODRICH CORPORATION802952-892-4441

www.goodrich.com

GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY529330-796-2121

www.goodyearaviation.com

For over 100 years, Goodyear Aviation has been providing high-quality tires and tubes for all segments of aviation.

GULF COAST AVIONICS CORP.600863-709-9714

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www.gca.aero

We are a worldwide distributor of avion-ics, instruments, and pilot supplies. We are located at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport

HARTZELL PROPELLER, INC.501937-778-4305

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www.hartzellprop.com

Hartzell Propeller is widely recognized as the leader in advanced propeller design and manufacturing technology.

FOREFLIGHT314866-701-6529

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www.foreflight.com

ForeFlight produces intelligent aviation software for pilots. Started in 2007, Fore-Flight is devoted to giving pilots the best possible mobile flight tools.

FRASCA INTERNATIONAL, INC.1138217-344-9200

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www.frasca.com

Frasca International is the choice for cost-effective, realistic, and reliable flight training equipment. Top flight schools worldwide rely on Frasca for their flight simulation requirements.

FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS1200254-292-8185

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www.freeflightsystems.com

GA BUYER EUROPE728+44 208255 4218

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www.avbuyer.com

GA Buyer sells more planes in Europe than any other magazine. Available in print and digital editions. Plus its bi-weekly e-mails bring the latest piston aircraft for sale straight to your inbox.

GAMI937888-359-4264

www.gami.com

GARMIN USA601913-397-8200

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www.garmin.com

Garmin is a worldwide leader in avionics with panel-mount, remote-mount, and portable systems designed for a wide range of aircraft.


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LAB ONE AVIATION513866-652-2663

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www.aviationoilanalysis.com

LANDMARK AVIATION521713-300-0759

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www.landmarkaviation.com

Landmark Aviation offers a wide range of aviation services including FBO, MRO, charter, and aircraft management.

LANMAR AVIATION310860-446-8621

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www.lanmaraviation.net

Lanmar Aviation is a growing full-service FBO including avionics, maintenance, aircraft management, and jet charters located in Groton, Connecticut (GON).

LIGHTHAWK9006206-842-5034

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www.lighthawk.org

LightHawk’s volunteer pilots champion environmental protection through the unique perspective of flight, thus illumi-nating issues and empowering people.

BRONZE SPONSOR

LIGHTSPEED AVIATION420503-968-3113

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www.lightspeedaviation.com

Lightspeed Zulu—Simply the quietest, most comfortable aviation headset in the world.

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AERONAUTICS DIVISION524617-412-3680

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www.mass.gov/massdot

JEPPESEN1121303-328-6591

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www.jeppesen.com

For more than 75 years, Jeppesen has made it possible for pilots and their pas-sengers to safely and efficiently reach their destinations, by delivering essential information and optimization solutions.

JET PROFESSIONALS339201-393-6900

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www.jet-professionals.com

Jet Professionals was founded in 1983 in the U.S. and is a respected industry leader in global business aviation staffing solutions, support, and employee ben-efits consulting.

JET SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. (JSSI)1134312-644-4444

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www.jetsupport.com

KESTREL AIRCRAFT COMPANY843207-208-8811

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www.kestrel.aero

Kestrel is a carbon-fiber, single-engine turboprop aircraft designed for perfor-mance, passenger comfort, and ease of operation for the pilot.

KING SCHOOLS701858-541-2200

www.kingschools.com

L-3 AVIONICS401616-285-4319

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www.as.L-3com.com

HOTSEAT CHASSIS, INC.435860-582-5031

www.hotseatsim.com

ICOM AMERICA602425-586-6308

www.icomamerica.com

Whether you are in the air or on the ground, Icom keeps you in communica-tions. Our most popular radios ever are here! When you need it in an emergency, why take a chance on anything else?

INSIGHT INSTRUMENT CORPORATION931905-871-0733

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www.insightavionics.com

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF AIRCRAFT OWNER AND PILOT ASSOCIATIONS (IAOPA)749301-695-2220

[email protected]

www.iaopa.org

IAOPA represents the interests of 69 worldwide AOPAs in international aviation policy and regulatory issues, including ICAO.

INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF FLYING ROTARIANS (IFFR)1203806-293-5111

www.iffr.org

J.P. INSTRUMENTS, INC.729714-557-3805

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www.jpinstruments.com

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PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORTS CVA834760-770-9000

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www.palmspringsusa.com

The Palm Springs Desert Resorts CVA is the tourism sales and marketing arm for corporate, incentive, convention, and leisure markets for the Palm Springs destination.

PARKER-CLEVELAND WHEELS & BRAKES - STRATOFLEX828440-937-1213

www.parker.com

PATIENT AIRLIFT SERVICES (PALS)9001516-300-1660

[email protected]

www.palservices.org

PALS arranges FREE air transporta-tion for individuals in need of medical diagnosis, treatment, or follow up. Our network of volunteer pilots provides these services without compensation. Pilots needed.

PHOENIX AVIATION MANAGERS, INC.421770-590-4950

www.pamav.com

Our mission is to provide a quality avia-tion insurance resource to the general aviation customer, which assures a level of service surpassing that of our competitors.

PILOTS N PAWS9011864-895-5234

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pilotsnpaws.org

Pilots N Paws. A 501(c)(3) national orga-nization connecting pilots with rescue groups who need transport assistance for animals in need.

NASA AVIATION SAFETY REPORTING SYSTEM (ASRS)9000408-541-2800

[email protected]

asrs.arc.nasa.gov

The NASA ASRS collects, analyzes, and responds to voluntarily submitted avia-tion safety incident reports to lessen the likelihood of aviation accidents.

NATCA CONTROLLERS’ CORNER1152202-368-7990

www.natca.org

NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION (NBAA)827202-783-9000

[email protected]

www.nbaa.org

The National Business Aviation Associa-tion (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general avia-tion to help make their businesses more efficient, productive, and successful.

NATIONAL GAY PILOTS ASSOCIATION (NGPA)1209206-938-8603

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www.ngpa.org

The National Gay Pilots Association is an international organization supporting the entire aviation and gay pilot commu-nity through networking, advocacy, and social gatherings.

THE NINETY-NINES, INC.610405-685-7969

[email protected]

www.ninety-nines.org

The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting world fellowship through flight.

MEGGITT (ADDISON), INC.523972-407-1234

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www.meggitt.com

MICHELIN AIRCRAFT TIRE743877-503-8071

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www.airmichelin.com

MICRO AERODYNAMICS, INC.1217360-293-8082

[email protected]

www.microaero.com

Micro vortex generator kits for singles and twins, Cessna, Beech, Piper, and many others. Over 500 models now STC approved.

MID-CONTINENT INSTRUMENTS837316-630-0101

[email protected]

www.mcico.com

Mid-Continent Instruments manufac-tures electric standby instruments and emergency power supplies, and oper-ates one of the largest instrument and avionics overhaul/exchange programs worldwide.

MISSION LIGHTS, LLC321207-570-6340

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www.glovelite.com

MYGOFLIGHT.COM316303-364-7400

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www.mygoflight.com


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ROSEN SUNVISOR SYSTEMS, LLC323541-747-0034

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www.rosenvisor.com

Rosen Sunvisors improve safety and pilot comfort by filtering harmful UV light and glare without compromising the ability to see surroundings.

ROTAX INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTRE/LOCKWOOD AVIATION SUPPLY705863-655-5100

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www.lockwood-aviation.com

SAITEK606619-683-9830

www.madcatz.com

SCHEME DESIGNERS, INC.821201-569-7785

[email protected]

www.schemedesigners.com

SEATTLE AVIONICS SOFTWARE1021425-806-0249

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www.seattleavionics.com

Seattle Avionics Software develops cutting-edge software programs and digital charts for pilots on a wide variety of hardware devices.

SENNHEISER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION439860-434-9190

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www.sennheiserusa.com

For more than 60 years, the name Sennheiser has been synonymous with top-quality aviation headsets.

PS ENGINEERING, INC.627865-988-9800

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www.ps-engineering.com

PS Engineering has been innovating cockpit audio solutions for 25 years. It’s no wonder why they are the cockpit audio experts.

RAPCO, INC.825262-367-8802

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www.rapcoinc.com

RAPCO, Inc. is a manufacturer of FAA-PMA aircraft parts, specializing in pneumatic systems brakes and propeller de-ice components.

RECREATIONAL AVIATION FOUNDATION402406-570-5398

www.theraf.org

RECURRENT TRAINING CENTER, INC.530217-352-2787

[email protected]

www.rtcpilot.com

RTC provides simulator-based IFR pilot proficiency training for all piston-engine aircraft and King Air 90/100/200 mod-els. Training is insurance approved and qualifies for the FAA Wings program.

ROLLS-ROYCE1003317-230-4071

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www.rolls-royce.com

Rolls-Royce is a global company provid-ing power for civil aerospace, defense aerospace, marine, and energy in over 150 countries.

PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.129772-299-2503

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www.piper.com

Piper Aircraft, a global force in general aviation, offers nine legendary and effi-cient models of trainer, personal, and business aircraft.

PLANE & PILOT MAGAZINE1102310-820-1500

www.planeandpilotmag.com

POLYCAST514914-325-1684

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www.polycast.com

Polycast UV-SCTM is a UV-blocking and solar heat control cell-cast acrylic sheet developed for the aircraft market and able to be manufactured to all aerospace specifications.

PRECISION FLIGHT CONTROLS, INC.438916-414-1310

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www.flypfc.com

Precision Flight Controls, Inc. is a world-wide leader in design and manufacturing of flight simulators and flight training devices.

PREFERRED AIRPARTS, LLC624330-698-0280

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www.preferredairparts.com

Preferred Airparts is a leading supplier of New Surplus aircraft parts from pud-dle jumpers to jets, including rotor wing.

PROFESSIONAL AVIATION SAFETY SPECIALISTS424860-285-8713

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www.passnational.org

Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO (PASS) represents over 11,000 safety employees at the FAA and DoD.

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TELEX COMMUNICATIONS926952-887-7482

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www.telex.com/aircraft

As the manufacturer of the world’s most comprehensive line of pilot communica-tions products, Telex builds the same level of professional-grade performance and reliability into everything we make.

TEMPEST511770-502-9952

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www.tempestplus.com

Manufacturers of MS carburetors, pneu-matic systems, oil filters, spark plugs, fuel pumps, and Powerflite starters.

TERRAFUGIA1013781-491-0812

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www.terrafugia.com

Terrafugia, Inc., is the developer of the innovative Transition® Roadable Aircraft.

THE AVIATORS TV833877-773-5988

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www.theaviators.tv

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WINGS WITH THE WORD1201207-432-8298

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Matrix

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Air Parks/Real EstateHeaven’s Landing 308

Spruce Creek Fly-In Realty Residential Air Park 509

Aircraft ManufacturingArion Aircraft, LLC Airportfest

Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Airportfest

*Cessna Aircraft Company Airportfest

*Cirrus Aircraft 801/1001/Airportfest

Cub Crafters, Inc. Airportfest

Daher Socata Airportfest

Embraer Executive Jets Airportfest

Expedition Aircraft Airportfest

GippsAero Airportfest

Glasair Aviation Airportfest

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation 1036/Airportfest

Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft Airportfest

Kestrel Aircraft Company 843

Lancair International Airportfest

Pilatus Business Aircraft Airportfest

Piper Aircraft, Inc. 129/Airportfest

REMOS Aircraft Airportfest

Terrafugia 1013

Aircraft SalesEclipse Aerospace, Inc. 1133

Flight Design USA Airportfest

Liberty Sport Aviation Airportfest

Airports/FBOsColumbia Air Services 337

Landmark Aviation 521

Lanmar Aviation 310

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Signature Flight Support Corporation 913

Tampa International Airport 312

Apparel/Jewelry/ArtAfrican Elephant Hair Bracelets 616

Aviation Book Company 1026

Beagle Aviation 812

Vedalo HD Eyewear 1117/Airportfest

Associations/Public ServiceAir Care Alliance 9008

Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) 924

Angel Flight Northeast 9004

AOPA Government Affairs 747

AOPA Pilot Information

Center AOPA Learning Pavilion

Cessna Pilots Association, Inc. 917

Civil Air Patrol 9005

EAA 1109

Girls With Wings 9002

Helicopter Association International 532

International Council of Aircraft Owner

and Pilot Associations (IAOPA) 749

International Fellowship of

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LightHawk 9006

NASA Aviation Safety Reporting

System (ASRS) 9000

NATCA Controllers’ Corner 1152

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 827

National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA) 1209

Ninety-Nines, Inc. 610

Patient Airlift Services (PALS) 9001

Pilots N Paws 9011

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 1205

Wings With the Word 1201/Airportfest

Wolf Aviation Fund 9007

Women in Aviation, International 709

AvionicsACR/Artex Products 423

Anywhere Map 301

Aspen Avionics 311

Avidyne Corporation 1120

AvMap Navigation 850

Bendix/King by Honeywell 300

Cincinnati Avionics 920

Cobham Commercial Systems 423

Dynon Avionics 536

Emerging Lifesaving Technologies 739

Esterline CMC Electronics 1012

FAA Surveillance & Broadcast Services 614

FreeFlight Systems 1200

Garmin USA 601

Goodrich Corporation 802

Gulf Coast Avionics Corp. 600

Icom America 602

Insight Instrument Corporation 931

J.P. Instruments, Inc. 729

L-3 Avionics 401

Mid-Continent Instruments 837

PS Engineering, Inc. 627

VIP Aero Instruments and Avionics 400

VoiceFlight Systems, LLC 1143

Education/TrainingAir Race Classic, Inc. 1142

AOPA FAA Computerized Exams 646

AOPA Foundation 713

ASA (Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.) 938

CT Flight Academy Airportfest

ECA-SSI Simulator Systems International 510

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 520

FAA Office of Runway Safety 853/Airportfest

FAA Safety Team 836

FAA’s Wildlife Strike Database & Website 1207

Frasca International, Inc. 1138

HotSeat Chassis, Inc. 435

King Schools 701

Recurrent Training Center, Inc. 530

SimCom Training Centers 814

*Sporty’s Pilot Shop 921

Tutima Academy of Aviation

Safety – Sean D. Tucker 1009

University of North Dakota 842

Utah Valley University - Aviation Science 615

ZD Publishing, Inc. 433

Engines/PropellersBlackhawk Modifications 1037

Centurion Aircraft Engines 815

Hartzell Propeller, Inc. 501

Rolls-Royce 1003

Rotax Independent Service Centre/

Lockwood Aviation Supply 705

Sensenich Propeller Service, Inc. 512

*United Technologies Corporation 331

Western Skyways, Inc. 1101

Equipment/PartsACES/Dynamic Instruments 934

Aircraft Belts, Inc. 710

AmSafe 1031

Bruce’s Custom Covers 916

Champion Aerospace 517

Concorde Battery Corporation 800

Durr Technik USA 436

GAMI 937

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 529

Meggitt (Addison), Inc. 523

Michelin Aircraft Tire 743

Parker-Cleveland Wheels & Brakes – Stratoflex 828

Polycast 514

Preferred Airparts, LLC 624

RAPCO, Inc. 825

Teledyne Battery Products

(Gill Aircraft Batteries) 831

Tempest 511

Finance/InsuranceAirFleet Capital 731

AOPA Aircraft Financing 643

AOPA Credit Card 645

AOPA Insurance Agency, Inc. 642

AOPA Term Life Insurance 649

Avemco Insurance Company 737

*Bank of America 643/645

Chartis Aerospace Insurance Services, Inc. 714

David Lerner Associates 608

Phoenix Aviation Managers, Inc. 421

*Starr Aviation 1023

Sutton James, Inc. - Aviation Insurance Brokers 406

The Pilot Insurance Center 735

U.S. Specialty Insurance Company 1043

Headsets/Flight GearArctic Air 838

Bose Corporation 621

BrightLine Bags, Inc. 810

David Clark Company, Inc. 1039

Hazebuster Optics 327

*Lightspeed Aviation 420

Mission Lights, LLC 321

MyGoFlight.com 316

Sennheiser Electronic Corporation 439

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS BY CATEGORY

Flying Magazine 936

GA Buyer Europe 728

General Aviation News 620

Plane & Pilot Magazine 1102

Trade-A-Plane 804

Software ApplicationsCoradine Aviation Systems 1132

ForeFlight 314

Hilton Software, LLC 611

Jeppesen 1121

Saitek 606

Seattle Avionics Software 1021

TravelAOPA Rental Car – Alamo 654

AOPA Rental Car – Avis 648

AOPA Rental Car – Enterprise 652

AOPA Rental Car – Hertz 650

Bahamas Tourist Office 753

Caribbean Sky Tours 707

Weather ServicesCSC DUATS 927

*DTC DUAT Service 719

FltPlan.com 712

XM WX Satellite Weather 303

Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance 516

BE Aerospace 1016

DuraCharts 928

Floats & Fuel Cells 507

Flying High Coffee, Inc. 1211

Goulian Aerosports Airportfest

Jet Professionals 339

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) 1134

Lab One Aviation 513

Palm Springs Desert Resorts CVA 834

Precision Flight Controls, Inc. 438

Professional Aviation Safety Specialists 424

Recreational Aviation Foundation 402

SkyOx - Aircraft Industries 613

START PAC 914

The Aviators TV 833

The Life Is Good Company 417

Tutima Watches 1007

Whelen 726

Women’s Wing 1146

PublicationsAOPA Pilot and Flight Training 745

Aviators Hot Line 525

AVweb.com/Belvoir 307

Controller 830

FAA AeroNav Products 306

Flight Guide 1027

SPS Exhibitions 1020

Tactical Hearing 711

Telex Communications 926

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Aviation Oil Analysis (AOA) - ALS Tribology 622

Flitz International, Ltd. 1130

Modifications/RefurbishingAir Mod 922

Air Plains Services Corporation 528

CAV Aerospace 1103/Airportfest

Micro AeroDynamics, Inc. 1217

Rosen Sunvisor Systems, LLC 323

Scheme Designers, Inc. 821

Tornado Alley Turbo, Inc. 939

Wipaire 629

OtherAdvocate Consulting Legal Group, PLLC 733

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. 626

AirShares Elite 935

AOPA Aircraft Partnership Program 653

AOPA Aircraft Title Services 655

AOPA Legal Services Plan 647

AOPA Medical Services Program 651

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6 Aircraft Spruce & Specialty www.aircraftspruce.com 877-4-SPRUCE

56 AOPA Financial Services www.aopa.org/financial

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