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PUYALLUP, WA | FEBRUARY 25-26

CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

AVIATION SUPPLIES & ACADEMICS, INC.

866-922-7469#NWAVIATIONSHOW

Hosted at the Showplex, WA State Fairgrounds, Puyallup WAAdmission $5.00/day | Kids FREE | Parking FREE | Tickets available at the door

Visit website for details or call Rachel @ 866-922-7469

Past 2017 Event

408 A.C. Propeller Service Inc.107 AC Air Technology427– 428 Ace Aviation Inc424 ACF-50 / Lear Chemical426 Aerocet Inc810 Aerox Aviation Oxygen513 Aircraft Alternator Service512 Aircraft Magneto Service609 – 611 AOPA127– 128 Aircraft Spruce & Specialty109 –111 Alaska Airlines/ Horizon Air706 Alaska Airmen Association317 American Propeller Service628 Ameriflight300 Angel Flight West724 Appareo235 Arlington Municipal Airport809 Asl CamGuard231 Auburn Municipal Airport812 Avemco Insurance Company703 Avfuel Corporation325 Avian Aeronautics Inc.326 Avian Flight Center230 Aviation Product Systems Inc624 – 625 ASA - Aviation Supply318 Aviation Training Center329 AvWeb/Kitplanes521 Backcountry Flying 711 Barbarossa Books310 BAS Inc805 Bellingham Whatcom Tourism509 Bendix King132 Big Bend Community College405 Blades Aviation Ltd221 BEFA620 Cascade Warbirds131 Central Washington Uni.219 Century West Engineering234 Champion Aerospace, LLC119 Charter College604 CiES Inc700 Cirrus Aircraft314 Civil Air Patrol335 Cleveland Wheels & Brakes203 Clover Park Technical College407 Compass Airlines615 Concorde Battery Corp514 Continental Motors520 Contract Aircraft Technicians223 CSRA / DUATS429 Cubcrafters Inc233 CubFlying.com425 Davis Aviation333 Dynon Avionics, Inc.800 EAA 326 - Mt Rainier605 Eagle Fuel Cells704 EarthX Lithium Batteries328 Electroair504 Electronics International104 ERAU117 Empire Airlines113 Endeavor Air727 ExpressJet Airlines Inc.725 FAA - Haz Mat726 FAA - Safety Team709 FAA - Seattle ATC Tower732 FAA - Seattle En Route Facility804 FAA Aerospace Medicine730 FAA Wildlife Strike Database 710 FAA- Boeing ATC Tower210 Ferry-Okanogan County631 First Command Financial

405 FlightFlix632 FATPNW822 – 823 Floating Door LLC404 Foresters Financial Services532 FreeFlight Systems112 Frontier Airlines207 Galvin Flying 330 – 331 Garmin International524 General Aviation News432 Globalstar510 GoJet Airlines122 Great Lakes Airlines206 Green River College603 Guardian Avionics311 Hanks Aero Adventures Inc.531 Harbor Magazine125 Hartwig Aircraft Fuel Cell403 Hartzell Propeller Inc.409 Hidow731 Hillsboro Aero Academy511 Hillsboro Aviation Inc.109 Horizon Air406 Idaho Aviation Association707 Int’L Org of 99s Women Pilots423 International Aerobatics Club 124 Jet Star Publishing626 Jett Fuel Java208 JP Instruments530 Kenmore Air Harbor120 King County Int. Airport 410 L3 Aviation Products, Inc.629 Landing Gear Works308 Maxcraft Avionics721 McFarlane Aviation Products320 Mesa Airlines525 Micro AeroDynamics, Inc

621 Mission Aviation Fellowship806 NORAD807 – 808 National Weather Service313 New Generation Video505 Northwest Insurance Group729 Northwest Propeller Service515 OasisScientificInc400 one-G Simulation430–431 PacificCoastAvionics713 Paine ATC Tower523 Pangborn Memorial Airport200 Pierce County Airport 813 Pilotsafety.org301 Placards Plus, LLC811 Port of Astoria312 Port of Bremerton623 Port of Port Angeles412 Port of Skagit-Skagit Regional228 Power Flow Systems, Inc.503 Precision Aviation Training728 PASS217 PSA Airlines 612 – 613 R & M Steel Aviation415 – 417 Rainier Flight Service321 Ravn Alaska (Corvus Airlines)126 Regal Aviation Insurance332 Rescue Tape229 Rocky Mountain College305 RPX/DynaVibe114 Safety in Motion Flight115 Sandia Aerospace507 Seaplane Pilots Assoc.108 Seattle Avionics Software630 Seattle Seaplanes709 Seattle TRACON529 SkyVector

123 SkyWest Airlines307 Sno Isle Tech Skills224 – 227 Snohomish / Paine Field528 Snohomish Flying622 Soloy Aviation Solutions803 Southern Utah University826 – 829 Spencer Aircraft821 Spokane Comm. College722 – 722 Spokane Int. Airport712 Stol Aircraft Magazine606 – 607 TacAero, Inc700 TeenFlight Puyallup334 Teledyne Battery 411 Tempest814 Textron Aviation705 The Museum of Flight 327 Trade-A-Plane 204 Trans States Airlines324 UND Aerospace309 Upper Valley Aviation214 Vintage Speed Design222 WAMA129 – 13 Washington Pilots Assoc.506 WA Seaplane Pilots101 – 103 WAAA Museum 306 Westminster College 212 Whelen Engineering Co.213 Wilco, Inc118 Wings Financial Credit Union211 Wings Over Republic205 Wings West Governor 121 Wipaire708 Women in Aviation WA420 – 421 WSDOT Aviation218 Yakima Air Terminal

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2017 EXHIBITORS

Past 2017 Event

7:15 A.M. Registration open for IA Seminars-Maintenanceseminarsopentoeveryone,certificationprovidedtoregisteredattendeesonly

8:00 AM Room C | Founders Oxygen Safety and Component Maintenance John Barone, Aerox

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

Aircraft Vibration Analysis and Dynamic Propeller Balancing Steve Sennett, RPX Technologies Inc. – DynaVibe

10:15 AM Room C | Founders

Electronic Ignition Systems for Piston Powered AircraftMichael KobylikPresident, Electroair

11:15 AM Room C | Founders

Maintaining Landing Gear Tom Anderson, CEO, Landing Gear Works

12:15 PM

1:30 PM Room C | Founders

Corrosion Prevention and ControlMark Pearson, President, Lear Chemical Research Corporation

2:30 PM Room C | Founders

Brake Linings & DiscsBen McNamara, Aviation Products Systems, Inc.

3:30 PM Room C | Founders

Spark Plug Design & Maintenance Brian Cox, Tempest

Seminar description page 38

4:30 PM Room C | Founders

Engine Longevity, Reliability and Oil Additives Randy BibbASL CamGuard

9:15 AM

Room B | Pioneer Room D | Heritage Room E | North Keynote Area

TFR’s and Intercepts: How to Avoid a Fighter EscortLtCol Mike “Alvin” McMillin, NORAD

What you need to know about the benefits of ADSB, and the approaching mandateWayne McGhee, Garmin

The Ultimate Off Road Adventure: Flying SeaplanesSteve McCaughey, Seaplane Pilots Association

Runway incursion; be clear, be visible, and be in the right placeJohnny Summers(See page16 for details)

10:30 A.M.

Room B | Pioneer Room D | Heritage Room E | North Keynote Area

Wilderness Survival ISurvival Kits, Signaling & NavigationNeal White, retired Air Force Survival School

Fly a Tailwheel AirplaneIan Mortensen & Kris Finkbeiner TacAeroPilots must develop and refine stick and rudder skills early in flight training.(details online washington-aviation.org)

Seaplane Preflight Post Flight and Base OperationsAustin Watson, WA Seaplane Pilots

Nontowered Case Studies: What Went Wrong? Jason Miller ASI AOPACFI, FAAST Member(See page 14 for details)

11:45 A.M.

Room B | Pioneer Room D | Heritage Room E | North Keynote Area

Wilderness Survival II: Protection from the EnvironmentNeal White, retired Air Force Survival School

Drone Operations and the Path to Remote Pilot CertificationDavid Ison, author, ERAU professor What is the process to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate?SessionissponsoredbyAviationSupplies & Academics, Inc.

Washington Pilots Association (WPA)Annual Meeting and Luncheon

Lessons from Mission ControlPaul Dye, editor in chiefFormer Flight Director at NASA, draws parallels between flying the Space Shuttle and building and operating experimental aircraft.

1:00 P.M.

Room B | Pioneer Room D | Heritage Keynote Area

Search and Rescue & YouBruce Booker, SARWhat causes crashes? How can you increase chances of rescue? (details pg 8)

The National Air Races, 1918 – 1940Mike Lavelle, aviation author and historianThe economics of th races benefited aircraft engineers, manufacturers, pilots and aircraft. Presented by the Historic Flight Foundation

General Aviation and the NTSB Most Wanted ListHonorable Earl F. Weener, Member, (NTSB)The NTSB determines the probable cause of the accidents and issues safety recommendations aimed at preventing future accidents.

2:15 PM

Room A | South Foyer Room B | Pioneer Room D | Heritage Room E | North Foyer Keynote Area

“Fly Washington” Passport ProgramLizz Slabaugh, WSDOT Aviation Planner

Wilderness Survival IIIFood and Water Neal White, retired AF Survival

Aviation Careers I:Comparing Education & Training OptionsAviation College Panel

Weather I: Pilot Report-ing For All, By AllDavid Bieger, CWSU-SEA ARTCC

Single Pilot IFR Made Easy Gary Reeves, ATP, MFI, PilotSafety.orgTen easy tips to make IFR much safer. A required class for any IFR students, pilots, or instructors.

3:30 PM

Room A | South Foyer Room B | Pioneer Room D | Heritage Room E | North Foyer Keynote Area

WSDOT Aviation & AOPA NW Mountain Region UpdateTristin Atkins, WSDOT Warren Hendrickson, AOPA Update on AOPA’s state and regional advocacy efforts

Some Accidents Hap-pen – Most Are Caused Mike Adams, Vice President of Underwriting Avemco Insurance

Aviation Careers II: Identity TheftTrysh Olson, Wings Financial Credit Union There are measures you can take to reduce identity theft

McChord AFB C-17 Local Flying Operations & the Civilian AviatorThis briefing will bring awareness to the GA community in an effort to “share” the skies and prevent mid-air collisions.

Demystifying RNAV (GPS) Procedures BruceWilliams,authorandflightinstructor This presentation helps you understand the array of minimums and other important details associated with RNAV (GPS) approaches and departure procedures.

4:30 PM

Room A | South Foyer Room B | Pioneer Room D | Heritage Room E | North Foyer Keynote area

Lithium Batteries for GA AirplanesKathy Nicoson, EarthX Frequently asked questions– “Are they safe?”, “Compatible with my engine?” – these and more will be addressed.

Meet the Examiner Howard Wolvington, 2014 National CFI of the Year, Designated Pilot Examiner

Aviation Career III: Essential Tips to a Suc-cessful Airline CareerGordon Alvord, Rainier Flight

Weather II: Warm Season Hazards of the Inland NorthwestSteven Van Horn, Meteorolo-gist, NWS, Spokane, WA

Freezing Rain.....Take the Train!Mary Schu, CFI, DPEHear a severe icing encounter involving quick decisions that resulted an emergency landing. What can pilots learn from this experience? What steps can we take to prevent a repeat.

5:30 P.M. SHOW CLOSE –

2017 NW AVIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULE - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Room A | South Foyer

RUSTY PILOTS SEMINAR(3 hours | 9:15-12:15)

Participate in this pro-gram with fellow lapsed pilots. AOPA will help you understand what’s changed in aviation since you last took the controls and brush up on your VFR aviation knowledge. Seminar is free to AOPA members. Join AOPA today to waive the non-member fee of $69.

Note: Does not include the $5.00 NWAC admis-sion. Register online at rustypilots.org/events

12:45 PM

Room A | South Foyer

Civil Air Patrol (CAP)Information & Regional MeetingInterested in learning more about what CAP group does and how tojoin?Stopbythisinformal meeting or visit their booth #314.

Room C | Founders Room

How to avoid a violation using your GoProRyan Mohr, President of Flight Flix cameras

Past 2017 Event

S p e n c e r A i r c r a f t

Presented with the amazing support of our

2017 EVENT SPONSORS

washington-aviation.org

10:00 AM TRADE SHOW OPENS Admission $5.00/person at the door | 17 and under FREE. Parking FREE, Blue Lot10:15 AM

Room A | South Room B | Pioneer Room C | Founders Room D | Heritage Room E | North Foyer Keynote Area

Weather III: Aircraft Icing Alex Dodd, Meteo-rologist, NWS Center Weather Service Unit, Auburn, Washington

TFR’s and Intercepts: Avoid a Fighter EscortLtCol Mike McMillin,NORADDiscover the #1 reason general aviation aircraft are intercepted and how to avoid it. In this action packed presentation you’ll learn practical steps to navigate Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) and what to do if you are intercepted. Join NORAD fighter pilots in an informative and lively session that will keep you out of trouble, and off the evening news.

Helicopter Seminar | Mountain OperationsChris Horton, Chief Pilot Hillsboro Aero AcademyMountain and off Airport Operations, Chris Horton, Chief Hillsboro Aero AcademyThis exciting course is an introduction to the basics of off-airport operations and mountain flying, including wind finding techniques, approach profiles, and safety precautions.

CubCrafters Autho-rized Flight TrainingIan Mortensen, TacAeroInterested in Cub flying? Attend this session to learn what it takes as well as learn about training opportunities at this newly certified Cubcrafter facility.

Maintenance and Inspection of Standard and Tuned Exhaust Systems Darren Tilman, Power Flow Systems, Inc.

Garmin 430/530, G1000, GTN and Avidyne Pro Tips Gary Reeves, ATP, MCFI, CFII, MEI Learn some easy and important tips about these common VFR and IFR navigation units and learn how to react quickly in emergencies.

11:30 AM

Room A | South Room B | Pioneer Room C Founders Room D | Heritage Room E | North Keynote

2017 FAT PNW Flight Plan

OVERVIEW: Basic Wilderness Survival for PilotsNeal WhiteA condensed view of the personal survival kit, heat, food, shelter and food.

In the Chase for 100 Inverted TurnsSpencer Suderman Sponsored by Int. Aerobatic Club Chapter 67World record holder (of 98 inverted flat spins)shares his journey to reach a new Guinness World record.

Drone Operations and the Path to Remote Pilot CertificationDavid Ison, author, ERAU professorSponsored by ASA

Ison will outline the process to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate. This session is sponsored by Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.

Slick Mag Inspec-tion and Ignition HarnessJoe Logie, Cham-pion

Mountain FlyingJason Miller – CFI, FAAST Member, ASI AOPA Seminar Mountain meteorology, high altitude operations, high altitude physiology, and survival preparedness. You will learn as much as absolutely possible about the art and science of flying in the mountains safely. We believe an emphasis on survival planning is an important factor of your education if you plan to fly in mountainous terrain.

12:30 PM Washington Aviation Association AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS | Keynote Area1:00 PM

Room A | South Room B | Pioneer Room C | Founder Room D | Heritage Room E | North Keynote Area

Weather Search and Rescue & YouBruce Booker, SARWhat causes crashes? How can you increase chances of rescue?

Flying to CanadaHoward Wolvington, DPEGuidance for pilots and aircraft owners planning a trip north of the border.

Explosive Decompression ConfessionMary Schu, CFI, DPEWhat to expect and how to safely react in the “ultimate unfriendly environment.”

McChord AFB C-17 Local Flying Operations & the Civilian AviatorThis briefing will bring awareness to the GA in an effort to “share” the skies and prevent collisions.

Realistic Spin Training for Typical GA Pilots BruceWilliams,authorandflightinstructor Focus on what pilots of GA aircraft should learn about stalls and spins, techniques to avoid common stall/spin situations, and stop the loss-of-control before it develops into a spin.

2:30 PM

Room B | Pioneer Room C | Founder Room D | Heritage Room E | North Keynote Area

Seaplanes 101Steve McCaughey, Seaplane Pilots AssociationA condensed ground school that will prepare you to begin your seaplane rating.

Garmin Avionics for Experimental AircraftBrian Hupe, GarminA look at flight systems for experimental aircraft

GA in AlaskaWhat you need to know about flying in the Last FrontierAdam White, Alaska Airmens Association

Fun & Affordable Vintage Warbird FlyingDave Desmon, Cascade Warbirds | A panel discussion with experienced warbird owners and pilots.

Engine Failure: When you only have oneJohnny Summers, FAA DPE, Seattle FSDO Once the engine quits, it’s too late to prepare. We’ll take a systematic look at being prepared for an engine failure in a single engine airplane. After reviewing preflight planning, we’ll discuss how to prepare for when your engine fails and you do not have another one handy.

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

2017 NW AVIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULE - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

12:00 PM Room A | South

2017 Flight Above the PNW Flight PlanJoin founder, Brice Van Baren, as he unveils new services for the PNW aviation community, and lists 2017 Flying events!

Room A | South

Weather IV:Advanced Aviation Weather – Making More Sense of the Area Forecast DiscussionAllen Kam, Meteorolo-gist, NWS, Seattle, WA This seminar focuses primarily on weather theory and meteorol-ogist weather jargon that would be helpful to a pilot.

Past 2017 Event