Agenda

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Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017

Pre-Conference Activities:

Exhibitor Registration Open

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Grand Concourse between the North and Central Halls

Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017

Exhibitor & Press Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Grand Concourse between the North and Central Halls

Exhibitor & Press Registration Open

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

NBAA PDP Course: Emergency Response Planning Workshop (Day 1 of 2)

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N242
Presenter: The VanAllen Group

Every aviation department should have the ability to implement its emergency response plan at a moment’s notice. This practical, two-day workshop helps your company be prepared in the event of a worst-case scenario, gives you the knowledge needed to put together an effective response and provides tips for updating your company’s emergency response plan at least every other year. Participants learn the issues involved in aviation-related disasters, which also can readily be applied in non-aviation events.

This course meets NBAA PDP Operations Objective Ops 5.

Registration for this course includes registration to the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

NBAA PDP Course: Flight Operations Manual Workshop (Day 1 of 2)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N241
Presenter: NBAA and Walter Kraujalis, AeronomX

All flight departments should have up-to-date flight operations manuals that set forth policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective flight operations. This workshop focuses on employing the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) to meet this goal. Flight departments that demonstrate compliance with IS-BAO standards are eligible to receive a certificate of registration from IBAC. This highly interactive workshop covers safety management systems, standard operating procedures, flight operations, training, administration/organization, maintenance and international standards. The instructor draws upon the experience of workshop participants to demonstrate how flight departments operate. Participants will leave the workshop with sufficient knowledge and materials to develop an IS-BAO compliant draft manual upon arrival back at home base.

This course meets NBAA PDP Leadership Objective Ops 1, Ops 4.

Registration for this course includes registration to the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference (Day 1 of 2)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N249/250/251 (#2)
Presenter: NBAA and Walter Kraujalis, AeronomX

Register now to attend the 2017 NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference. Join over 300 attendees from all segments of business aviation to develop strategies for connecting tax and regulatory planning while defending your ownership structure from audits. This is the premier conference for flight operations professionals, attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, and CFOs looking for tax planning strategies from industry leaders.

Registration for this course includes registration to the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

NBAA PDP Course: Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N239
Presenter: Kent Jackson & Kali Hague, JetLaw, L.L.C.

This course is designed to give flight department personnel an overview of the various federal and state regulatory requirements facing aircraft owners and operators, and methods for compliance with those requirements. The course will expose participants to the major compliance requirements of the DOT, FAA, IRS, TSA, OSHA, DOA and many other federal and state agencies. Attendees will then work through record-keeping techniques and best practices and discuss audit standards and safety management systems. The course culminates in an exercise in which participants are asked to put their knowledge into practice to address several common scenarios facing flight departments.

This course meets NBAA PDP Operations Objective Ops3.

Registration for this course includes registration to the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Monday, Oct. 9, 2017

Attendee, Exhibitor & Press Registration

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Grand Concourse between the North and Central Halls

Attendee, Exhibitor & Press Registration

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Henderson Executive Airport

NBAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Renewal Course

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N245/247

This day-long course includes presentations by subject-matter experts who will review the latest regulatory and maintenance trends. A separate registration fee applies. Please note the IA Renewal Course registration fee does not include registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

NBAA PDP Course: Effective Leadership in Aviation

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N238/240
Presenter: Bob Hobbi, ServiceElements International; Karen Davies, CAM, ServiceElements International; Michele Ventker, ServiceElements International

This full-day course is designed to enhance the personal effectiveness and professional knowledge of individuals pursuing or currently in the position of aviation department manager. Topics will include: defining what is an effective leader; identifying needs and growing staff; time management; decision making; leading groups; role playing for leadership effectiveness; and identifying and utilizing resources.

This course meets NBAA PDP Leadership Objective L5.

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

NBAA PDP Course: Emergency Response Planning Workshop (Day 2 of 2)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N242
Presenter: The VanAllen Group

Every aviation department should have the ability to implement its emergency response plan at a moment’s notice. This practical, two-day workshop helps your company be prepared in the event of a worst-case scenario, gives you the knowledge needed to put together an effective response and provides tips for updating your company’s emergency response plan at least every other year. Participants learn the issues involved in aviation-related disasters, which also can readily be applied in non-aviation events.

This course meets NBAA PDP Operations Objective Ops 5.

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

NBAA PDP Course: Flight Operations Manual Workshop (Day 2 of 2)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N241
Presenter: NBAA and Walter Kraujalis, AeronomX

All flight departments should have up-to-date flight operations manuals that set forth policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective flight operations. This workshop focuses on employing the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) to meet this goal. Flight departments that demonstrate compliance with IS-BAO standards are eligible to receive a certificate of registration from IBAC. This highly interactive workshop covers safety management systems, standard operating procedures, flight operations, training, administration/organization, maintenance and international standards. The instructor draws upon the experience of workshop participants to demonstrate how flight departments operate. Participants will leave the workshop with sufficient knowledge and materials to develop an IS-BAO compliant draft manual upon arrival back at home base.

This course meets NBAA PDP Leadership Objective Ops 1, Ops 4.

Registration for this course includes registration to the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference (Day 2 of 2)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N249/250/251 (#2)

Register now to attend the 2017 NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference. Join over 300 attendees from all segments of business aviation to develop strategies for connecting tax and regulatory planning while defending your ownership structure from audits. This is the premier conference for flight operations professionals, attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, and CFOs looking for tax planning strategies from industry leaders.

Registration for this course includes registration to the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

NBAA PDP Course: Community Relations

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N239
Presenter: ERAU

This course is for flight department personnel who will be interested in community relations and public relations issues. Community service opportunities, community concerns, noise abatement, environmental issues, airport administration and mediation strategies are discussed.

This course meets NBAA PDP Business Management Objective BM8.

Registration for this course includes registration to the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

NBAA Single-Pilot Safety Standdown

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N255/257

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.
The 2017 Single-Pilot Safety Standdown will showcase the most effective safety strategies for single-pilot operators. This event will include sessions designed to enhance operators’ knowledge and provide them with tools and training methods. Panel discussions on topics such as best practices and areas of concern will offer attendees a variety of perspectives on today’s most pressing safety issues.
Featuring presentations from top industry experts, the 2017 Single-Pilot Safety Standdown promises to provide practical advice that will assist operators in creating and executing effective risk management strategies.
Attend the Single-Pilot Safety Standdown at no extra charge with your NBAA-BACE registration. Email or call NBAA’s Registration team at registration@nbaa.org or (202) 478-7770 to add your Single-Pilot Safety Standdown registration to an existing 2017 NBAA-BACE registration.

NBAA Security Council Meeting

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, N223/224

Tax Committee Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N221/222

NBAA Access Committee

2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N220

Professional Development Strategic Focus Team (SFT)

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N219

NBAA YoPro Council Meeting

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N223/224

Local and Regional Group Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N213

NBAA Access Committee

2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N220

Flight Attendant Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N207/208

International Operators Committee (IOC) Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, N211/212

Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee Meeting

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, N219

NBAA Safety Committee Meeting

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N209/210

Domestic Operations Committee Meeting

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, N221/222

Weather Subcommittee Meeting

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N220

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017

Attendee, Exhibitor & Press Registration

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Grand Concourse between the North and Central Halls

Attendee, Exhibitor & Press Registration

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Henderson Executive Airport

No Plane No Gain Media Kick-Off Breakfast

7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center

Opening General Session

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, C2

Join NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen as he welcomes several distinguished guests, including FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, Apollo 13 Captain Jim Lovell, NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt and Representative from Nevada’s First District Dina Titus.

Static Display of Aircraft

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Henderson Executive Airport

Exhibit Halls & Indoor Static Display

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center

International Operations for First Time Operators

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, The Connection Zone Booth #C8949
Conducting international operations in a safe, secure, compliant, and professional manner requires thorough planning and preparation. Learn more about piloting, scheduling, trip support, medical, security, and training considerations from members of the NBAA International Operators Committee.

Security: How to Protect Your Data, Assets and Facilities

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Innovation Zone Booth #C9749

Moderator: Laura Everington, Universal Weather & Aviation

Presenters: John Sullivan, Welsh-Sullivan Group LLC ; Greg Kulis, L Brands

Education Track: Operations
In the present security environment, the private sector remains the first line of defense for protecting its own personnel, assets and facilities. This session will help business aircraft operators conduct a security risk assessment, measuring compliance with applicable security requirements based on a standard methodology. Items to be covered in this session include:

• Shielding your data from cyber-attacks
• Business aviation security best practices
• Cost benefit and cost effectiveness analysis
• Security decision making
• Risk assessment process

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

All Hands on Deck: Confronting the Personnel Shortage

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N255/257 (#3)

Moderator: Bob Searles, NBAA

Presenters: Christopher Broyhill, Ph.D, CAM, Mente Group, LLC; Jay Orwin, Masco Corp.; Bill Prochazka, Duncan Aviation; Jon Riemenschneider, Global Aerospace Inc.

Education Track: Human Resources

As the business aviation workforce continues to age, the industry must evolve and adapt to meet personnel challenges. Are standard experience requirements of the past necessary in the future? How can business aviation compete to attract the best and brightest? This attendee-driven session will create strategies for bridging the talent gap and succeeding in a volatile labor market, as well as provide an analysis of potential employment barriers within the industry. Topics will include developing talent pipelines, examining qualification standards and how industry collaboration can help build the business aviation workforce of the future.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

This Business Aviation Insider-sponsored session will be moderated by NBAA Managing Editor Bob Searles.

Elevating Your Operation

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N249/250/251 (#2)

Moderator: Lee Blake, Cummins Inc.

Presenters: Matthew Grunenwald; Jason Herman, CAM, Latitude 33; David Keys, Peace River Citrus Products; Jim Lara, Gray Stone Advisors

Education Track: Business Management

Develop your flight operation to better serve the business. Experienced flight department managers will explain how to communicate department needs to the aircraft principal, detail strategies for staying compliant with regulatory changes and offer advice on implementing or enhancing Part 125 and 135 operations within your business.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Barbarians at the Gate! Defending Your Local Airport

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N245/246/247 (#1)

Presenters: Mark Smith, Solar Forward; Dave Hopkins, Santa Monica Airport Association; Keith Newell, Coleman A. Young International Airport Education Association; Dave Tarrant, Coleman A. Young International Airport Education Association; Mike Zabkiewicz, Air Eagle, LLC; Ryan Wymann, Proteus Air Services; Jol Silversmith, Zuckert, Scoutt & Rasenberger, LLP.

Education Track: Business Management

In recent years, several general aviation airports have been under attack – threatened by curfews, access restrictions and even closure. Based on lessons learned from protracted and bitter battles over three decades, this session will provide tools on how to advocate for your local airport. Learn strategies for convincing commissioners, board members and elected officials to see the airport as an asset, get ideas for outreach techniques to build support with the surrounding community and listen to peers give tips on organizing and running a successful local airport association.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Flight Services – How to Determine What Flight Planning Services Match Your Flight Operations Needs

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N235

Presenter: James Buckner, Senior Manager, Technical Sales

From free flight planning apps and websites to 24/7 concierge flight support from licensed dispatchers, it can be daunting to determine what flight support services are the best investment and make the most sense for your operation. In this half hour workshop, explore the various services and offerings that can help fill the gaps in your flight planning needs and learn about Honeywell GoDirect’s range of flight services offerings that can help make your trip stress-free and efficient.

Bombardier General Session

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N240/242

NBAA Local & Regional Group Networking

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, The Connection Zone Booth #C8949

Are you interested in engaging at a grassroots level within your area, state or region? Would you like to start a new local business aviation group, or become involved with an existing group in your area? Join members of the NBAA Local and Regional Group Committee, including leaders and members from all over the country, at this informal networking event. This gathering will be part of the foundation for the NBAA Local and Regional Group Best Practices Forum to be held later this week. We will also be presenting the NBAA Local and Regional Group Committee Recognition of Outstanding Achievement.

Technology-Driven Trends in Business Aviation

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Innovation Zone Booth #C9749

Presenters: Kristin Zaccheo, Boeing Global Services; Greg Jones, Microsoft

Education Track: Business Management

Keep your finger on the pulse on an ever-changing technological landscape with insights from digital experts Kristin Zaccheo and Greg Jones. From cloud technology to augmented reality, this lively panel discussion will bring you up-to-date on emerging industry trends impacting present and future operations.

IS-BAO & IS-BAH Q&A Session with IBAC

1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N255/257 (#3)

Presenters: Ben Walsh, IBAC; Terry Yoemans, IBAC; Eduard Ciofu; EASA

Education Track: Operations

The International Standards for Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO) and Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH), created by the industry and the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), have helped raise the level of safety. IBAC seeks industry input to ensure future changes to the programs further enhance safety and new companies implement them. This interactive session is designed for IBAC staff to hear directly from you regarding what works well, areas for improvement, and ways to continue to increase adoption of these standards.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Are You Prepared for an In-Flight Medical Emergency?

1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N249/250/251 (#2)

Presenters: Joan Sullivan Garrett, MedAire; Diann Weaverling, MedAire; David Streitwieser, Banner University Medical Center; Matthew Bradley, International SOS; Greg Kulis, L Brands

Education Track: Operations

There has just been a severe medical emergency on your aircraft. Is your crew prepared to land in an unfamiliar destination, coordinate sensitive communications and react quickly and decisively to any other circumstances that may arise? This session will highlight real-life case studies of in-flight emergencies and break down what operators can learn from these incidents to enhance their own medical crisis preparedness.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Drawing Strength from Diversity

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N245/246/247 (#1)

Presenters: Jodie Brown, M.A., Summit Solutions, LLC

Education Track: Leadership

Fun and focused, this seminar will reveal why personal character traits can present communication challenges for leaders and team members. We will look at gender and generation perspectives, ethnic and cultural traits, and how education and economics create our world view and communication styles with others. With an awareness of these dynamics, we can learn how to be more effective when creating inclusive goals to achieve our missions.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Pilatus Business Aircraft M&O

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N241

Small Flight Department Networking

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, The Connection Zone Booth #C8949

Please join the Domestic Operations Committee and the Small Flight Department Subcommittee to discuss challenges you face in your small operation, network with others who see similar issues, and share lessons learned and best practice. Be sure to stay for a cup of coffee with us afterwards during the NBAA Member Coffee Social.

NBAA-BACE Coffee Social

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Booth #8949

Education Track: Leadership

Whether you are a long-time member, new to NBAA, or just looking to find out more about the association, we would like to invite you to NBAA’s Coffee Social. Meet with NBAA’s leadership including committee members, members of the Associate Member Advisory Council (AMAC), the NBAA Board of Directors, and NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. Network with your peers, and check out the latest benefits and learn all about what membership has to offer from NBAA’s professional staff, including NBAA’s Regional Representatives. Stop by to get your questions answered, share ideas for new benefits and services, and provide us feedback on your overall NBAA experience. Enjoy some coffee and a sweet treat on us, plus a chance to win a FREE pass to the 2018 NBAA-BACE in Orlando!

Flight Services – Master the Newest Electronic Flight Bag App GoDirect Flight Bag Pro

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N235

Presenter: James Buckner, Senior Manager, Technical Sales

This session will help pilots leverage the latest flight planning tools within Honeywell’s newest GoDirect Flight Bag Pro for electronic flight bags. Attendees will learn how to create and file flight plans, calculate and compare aircraft cruise modes for optimal performance, access up-to-the-minute weather updates and airspace information and view airport approach plates. All accomplished by using the iPad app. The session is hosted by aviation experts from Honeywell and features a live demo.

CAM: Certifying the Future of Business Aviation

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N255/257 (#3)

Presenters: T. James Buchanan, CAM, AT&T; Kellie Rittenhouse, CAM, Hangar Aviation Management, LLC

Education Track: Leadership

Learn about the Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program, which provides a path for business aviation professionals to document their skills and demonstrate their commitment to leadership excellence. This presentation will inform attendees how to prepare for, earn and maintain their CAM certificate. Sample CAM exam questions will be reviewed, and an interactive question & answer session will conclude the session.

Mitigating the Risk of Onboard Lithium-Battery Devices

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N249/250/251 (#2)

Presenter: Frances Pena, AT&T

Education Track: Operations

Malfunctioning Lithium-Ion batteries are capable of filling a cockpit with smoke in less than 50 seconds and the threat isn’t going away – passengers frequently travel with potentially vulnerable devices, while crews use electronic flight bags and onboard defibrillators susceptible to the same hazard. We’ll help you create a plan for containing overheating devices so that you can mitigate the threat before it jeopardizes the safety of your passengers and crew.

Meet the Regulators

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N245/246/247 (#1)

Presenter: John Duncan, FAA

Education Track: Operations

Join us for a discussion with FAA, DOT and DHS representatives for insight on timely topics relevant to business aircraft operators. Past topics at this always-popular session have included sharing safety data, FAA compliance philosophies and upcoming avionics mandates.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

There’s an App for That: Using Tech to Reach the Skies

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Innovation Zone Booth #C9749

Presenters: Sean Walsh, Large International Cabin Charter Provider; David Jones, Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.; Mark Chaney, Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated.

Education Track: Operations

Our personal and business lives have changed dramatically with the advent of Apps, and our reliance on mobile platforms. This panel of operators will discuss their favorite apps for flight planning, in-flight operations, team communications, scheduling/dispatching, and fun/relaxation. The presenters also will address their procedures for managing multiple devices, ensuring backups and updates, and other practical tips.

Meet the Business Aviation Management Committee

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, The Connection Zone Booth #C8949

Meet members from the NBAA Business Aviation Management Committee (BAMC) and gain an overview of its mission, vision and structure. BAMC members will feature a summary of the some of the key projects they are work on including: flight department workforce issues (flight department efforts with personnel shortages), compensation survey updates, internship and mentoring efforts and the 2018 Leadership Conference plans Feb 26-28, 2018 at the Loews, Coronado Island in San Diego, CA.

Work Hard, Rest Hard: Tips for Achieving Career/Life Balance

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Presenter: Dr. Shari Frisinger, CornerStone Strategies, Inc.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N255/257 (#3)

Education Track: Human Resources

In the fast-moving world of business aviation, “duty calls” at all hours of the day and night. Balancing the demands of your family, career and own personal needs can be overwhelming at times – but it doesn’t have to be. This session will provide you with proven methods to help minimize stress and achieve a healthy career/life balance.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Digital Transformation of Aircraft Maintenance Management

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N249/250/251 (#2)

Presenters: Tom Benson, CAMP Systems; Jon Dunsdon, GE Aviation; Doug Stewart, Satcom Direct, Inc.

Education Track: Aircraft Maintenance & Facility Operations

Few industries have been unchanged by advances in digital technology, and aviation is no exception. From developing flight analytics and asset optimization tools to maintenance tracking and mobile apps, panelists will look at the technologies affecting our industry and explore the benefits of a digitized operation.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Generation Next: Developing Future Aviation Leaders

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Innovation Zone Booth #C9749

Presenter: Veronica Delgado, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

Education Track: Leadership

Innovative solutions are needed to develop and retain the business aviation leaders of tomorrow. Professional mentoring programs are a proven method of not only engaging new and existing talent, but also keeping them in the fold. This session will contextualize mentorship programs within the challenges our industry faces and provide real-life examples of how mentoring can help build the next generation of aviation professionals.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

NBAA YoPro Networking Reception

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Innovation Zone Booth #C9749

The YoPro Networking Reception, hosted by the Young Professionals in Business Aviation (YoPro), provides a fun, lively setting for attendees to engage with rising business aviation professionals. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to jumpstart your career, while gaining unmatched exposure to current and future industry leaders.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017

Attendee, Exhibitor & Press Registration

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Grand Concourse between the North and Central Halls

Attendee, Exhibitor & Press Registration

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Henderson Executive Airport

Gulfstream Operators Forum

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N258/N260

Exhibit Halls & Indoor Static Display

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center

Static Display of Aircraft

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Henderson Executive Airport

Challenger 300 Series Technical & Operational Session

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N241

Business Faster than the Speed of Sound

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Innovation Zone Booth #C9749

Moderator: Mike Nichols, NBAA

Presenters: Ernie Edwards, Aerion; E. Tazewell Ellett, Hogan Lovells US LLP

Education Track: Operations

Business aircraft are commonly described as time machines, creating the ability to be in more places in less time. Supersonic business jets have the potential to multiply that benefit. This panel will explore legal and regulatory hurdles, current programs under development and what the future may hold for this promising technology.

The Power of Personal Professionalism – CANCELLED

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N255/257 (#3)

Education Track: : Leadership

Professionalism is at the core of our industry’s success. This powerful presentation will use a series of true vignettes to illustrate the critical role each employee plays in establishing a culture of safety and personal professionalism.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Buying Pre-Owned Aircraft

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N249/250/251 (#2)

Presenters: Chad Anderson, Jetcraft; Johnny Foster, OGRAJETS; Keith Hayes, PNC Aviation Finance; Brian Proctor, Mente Group, LLC

Education Track: Business Management

With values stabilizing and many financial institutions getting back into financing, the pre-owned aircraft market offers attractive options for buyers looking to acquire an aircraft, either for the first time or to upgrade their existing mode of air transportation. Like any substantial purchase, however, there are things that can go wrong and endless details that may be overlooked in the heat of the negotiation. To help you avoid these potentially costly mistakes, a team of highly experienced brokers and dealers will share the most common oversights that occur when buying a pre-owned aircraft.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Greased Palms Can Create Big Headaches

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N245/246/247 (#1)

Presenters: Jonathan Epstein, Holland & Knight; Kathy Self, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.; Kurt Stehling, UTFlight; Steve Thorpe, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Education Track: Operations

International pilots could one day face a foreign official who expects a bribe, facilitation fee or other form of payment. The U.S. Foreign Corruption Practices Act (FCPA) makes it unlawful for most people/businesses to make payments to foreign government officials for assistance in obtaining or retaining business, and what might be legal under FCPA could be illegal under local laws. To help you navigate these risky situations, experts from NBAA’s International Operations Committee and Regulatory Issues Advisory Group will focus on strategies for operating in a foreign country when local traditions directly contradict the FCPA, in-country laws or your company’s anti-corruption policies.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Customs & Border Protection Resources

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, The Connection Zone Booth #C8949

Engage with federal officials about Customs & Border Protection (CBP). This open discussion will cover key topics and recent changes, both international and domestic, as they relate to CBP policies and customs logistics for business aircraft operators.

NBAA-BACE Second Day General Session

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, C2

Don’t miss the chance to hear from industry leaders, including “Miracle on the Hudson” hero pilot Captain “Sully” Sullenberger and NASA’s twin astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly.

Cabin Connectivity – Controlling Cost while Optimizing User Experience

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N235

Presenter: John Peterson, Senior Director, Services and Connectivity

Honeywell is unveiling new features to its suite of GoDirect Cabin Connectivity services one year after its launch at NBAA 2016. Learn how you can save up to $60,000/year with Honeywell’s enhanced GoDirect Access and GoDirect Portal services which provides more visibility into data use through real-time updates, sophisticated traffic shaping tools and new billing options. A must-see session for those who want to be in control of their aircraft connectivity services.

Daher TBM M&O Session

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N233

Dassault Falcon M&O

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N236/238

Challenger 600 Series Technical & Operational Session

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N239

Cabin Connectivity – Controlling Cost while Optimizing User Experience

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N235

Presenter: John Peterson, Senior Director, Services and Connectivity

Honeywell is unveiling new features to its suite of GoDirect Cabin Connectivity services one year after its launch at NBAA 2016. Learn how you can save up to $60,000/year with Honeywell’s enhanced GoDirect Access and GoDirect Portal services which provides more visibility into data use through real-time updates, sophisticated traffic shaping tools and new billing options. A must-see session for those who want to be in control of their aircraft connectivity services.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Networking Session

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, The Connection Zone Booth #C8949

Meet the members of the NBAA UAS subcommittee and join them for a casual discussion about using UAS in business aviation. The committee members will answer your questions on UAS regulatory, operational and safety related topics.

New Rotors on the Horizon

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Innovation Zone

Presenters: William Sunick, Leonardo Helicopters; Michael Thacker, Bell Helicopters; Glenn Murray, Airbus

Education Track: Operations

Helicopters provide operational flexibility and utility for a variety of functions that cannot be performed effectively by fixed-wing aircraft. Research and development of helicopters may be at an all-time high, with derivatives of proven models, new clean sheet designs and tiltrotors underway. What opportunities exist and what new products will come to the market?

Defeating the Status Quo in Your Organization

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N255/257 (#3)

Presenters: Jim Lara, Grey Stone Advisors

Education Track: Business Management

Transformational change might be perceived as uncomfortable, but it also might be required to “save” your business aviation organization. In this informative session, attendees will learn how to alter the status quo without creating chaos, and implement 12 actions steps to effect positive, transformational change.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Hot Topics for International Operators

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N249/250/251 (#2)

Moderators: Craig Hanlon, DuPont; Scot Harrold, Signature Flight Support

Presenters: Laura Everington, Universal Weather and Aviation Inc.; Mitch Launius, Air Training International; Debbi Laux, MedAire; Steve Thorpe, Merck Sharp & Dhome Corp; Doug Carr, NBAA

Education Track: Operations

With the international operating environment constantly changing, businesses need to be aware of the most important issues affecting their operations. In this interactive panel where audience participation is encouraged, experts from the NBAA International Operators Committee will announce their top-ten hot topics for 2018 and provide strategies to help operators minimize their exposure to threats and challenges across the globe.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Simplifying Part 135 Compliance

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N245/246/247 (#1)

Presenters: Kali Hague, Jetlaw LLC; Lindsey McFarren, McFarren Aviation Consulting; Kent Jackson, Jetlaw LLC

Education Track: Business Management

This session will address current Part 135 regulatory challenges, discuss the FAA’s new approach to compliance and offer strategies for streamlining recordkeeping. Hot topics to be discussed include:

• SAS — Is it required and what does it mean for your operation?
• Part 135 flight training programs
• Check airmen and instructors
• Hazardous materials
• Exclusive use aircraft DOT compliance
• FAA’s new compliance philosophy
• Maintenance records
• Flight crew records

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

NBAA Local and Regional Group Best Practices Forum

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N232/234

Education Track: Business Management

The forum is designed specifically to foster a sharing of best practices among local and regional group peers. The NBAA Local and Regional Group Committee continues the momentum from our annual Regional Leadership Roundtables and past networking sessions with this opportunity for current and future group leaders and members to share insights and recommendations about advocacy efforts, boosting membership, hosting successful regional group events, scholarship/mentoring opportunities and more. Presentation topics for this session will be based on the feedback received prior to NBAA-BACE from existing regional group leaders.

PW300/PW500/PW600 Turbofan Engines

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, N223/N224

Global Series Technical & Operational Session

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N241

Special Session on Big Data in Aviation Weather Applications: Crowd Sourcing, Automated Data from Aircraft, Down-Linking of Data Relevant to Weather

1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N101/102

Education Track: Friends and Partners in Aviation Weather (FPAW)

The downlink of weather-relevant information from aircraft has evolved from a dream to reality. During this FPAW special session, the panel members will explore the current state of the art and the likely future directions of this technology. There will be discussion on future concepts enabled by broadband data link access and its impacts on commercial aviation, business aviation, general aviation and drones. The speakers will also present information on automated, near-real time reporting of aircraft-based observations contained in a new RTCA standard on Aeronautical Information and Meteorological Data Link Services. This session will include a stakeholder panel discussion on a wish list for future capabilities, and audience interaction and Q&A are encouraged.

5 Tools to Effectively Explain Your Flight Department’s Value

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Innovation Zone Booth #C9749

Presenter: Michael J. Dyment, NEXA Advisors

Education Track: Operations

Everyone in business aviation shudders when a flight department closes its doors. Too often, this decision is based on misinformation and optics and puts the company at a competitive disadvantage. The newest study from NEXA Advisors, “Business Aviation and Top Performing Companies 2017,” empirically demonstrates that business aviation again proves its worth as a powerful tool of our nation’s largest and best-managed companies. You will leave this session with at least five tools and techniques you can implement to track and explain the value of your flight department both internally and externally, based on the NEXA study.

Annual Meeting of Members

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N243

NBAA’s Annual Meeting of Members provides the Board of Directors an opportunity to review the Association’s past year’s activities and address members concerns. Nominees to the NBAA Board of Directors are elected at this meeting. All members are encouraged to attend to learn more about and provide input to their association.

Flight Services – How to Determine What Flight Planning Services Match Your Flight Operations Needs

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N235

Presenter: James Buckner, Senior Manager, Technical Sales

From free flight planning apps and websites to 24/7 concierge flight support from licensed dispatchers, it can be daunting to determine what flight support services are the best investment and make the most sense for your operation. In this half hour workshop, explore the various services and offerings that can help fill the gaps in your flight planning needs and learn about Honeywell GoDirect’s range of flight services offerings that can help make your trip stress-free and efficient.

Meet the CAM Governing Board

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, The Connection Zone Booth #C8949

Members of the CAM Governing Board will be available to meet with you one-on-one during this time. Learn how you can qualify to earn the CAM certificate, which is the professional certification for business aviation managers.

The Future Business Aviation Workforce: A Diverse Perspective

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Meeting Room 3

Education Track: Human Resources

What are you looking for in your next employee? Commonly, hiring managers indicate they want a person who will fit in with the existing team – someone who they’ll be comfortable with in the cockpit and enjoy dinner with on the road. Unstated yet implied in the answer: “I want someone like me.” The future workforce will be more diverse that today’s, comprised of people with different backgrounds and perspectives. Hear from a diverse panel about their experiences in business aviation and how more intentional hiring practices can help attract and retain high-caliber professionals. This interactive session is a follow-on to the Tuesday session, “All Hands on Deck: Confronting the Personnel Shortage.”

This Business Aviation Insider-sponsored session will be moderated by NBAA Managing Editor Bob Searles.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Unmanned in Demand

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N249/250/251 (#2)

Moderators: Brad Hayden, Robotic Skies

Presenters: Chris Proudlove, Global Aerospace, Inc.; Kent Ramquist, American Family Insurance; Justine Harrison, Justine A. Harrison, Chtd.; Paul McDuffee, Insitu

Education Track: Operations

The long-awaited Part 107 rules opened up a wide playing field for small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) operators. While regulatory and operational challenges still exist, sUAS are already being adopted as a business tool by companies across the United States. Representatives of several NBAA member companies will discuss how they use sUAS to support their businesses, look at relevant operational considerations, explore available insurance options and more.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Havana Dreams: Making Your Cuban Trip a Reality

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N245/246/247 (#1)

Presenters: James M. Meyer, Harper Meyer Perez Hagen O’Connor Albert & Dribin LLP; Fareed Ramjohn, GAMA Aviation

Education Track: Operations

The re-establishment of diplomatic ties between Cuba and the U.S. has opened the Caribbean island to limited business travel. While this newly-available market offers many possibilities, operators looking to fly into Cuba will face difficult logistical processes and severe infrastructure challenges. In this session, operators with experience flying into Cuba will guide you through their trips, from acquiring valid travel clearance to ensuring your team’s ability to communicate upon arrival. Recent developments under the Trump Administration’s policy towards Cuba will be discussed.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

PT6A Turboprop Engines

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, N223/N224

Skip the Traffic: Fly Your Car

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Innovation Zone Booth #9749

Presenters: Dorothy Cochrane, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum; Brian Purdy, Switchblade Demonstrations; Dezo Molnar, Flying Car Racing

Education Track: Operations

From “The Jetsons” to “Back to the Future,” the concept of a 21st Century flying car has been a commuter’s dream – one that, for the first time since the Aerocar of the 1950s, is a possible reality. Join us as we explore flying cars under development, their potential for bringing new businesses into aviation and why the near future may be the right time for this Space Age technology to take off.

Business Aviation Management (BAMC) Committee Meeting

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, N212/211

Learjet Series Technical & Operational Session

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N239

Flight Services – Master the Newest Electronic Flight Bag App GoDirect Flight Bag Pro

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N235

Presenter: James Buckner, Senior Manager, Technical Sales

This session will help pilots leverage the latest flight planning tools within Honeywell’s newest GoDirect Flight Bag Pro for electronic flight bags. Attendees will learn how to create and file flight plans, calculate and compare aircraft cruise modes for optimal performance, access up-to-the-minute weather updates and airspace information and view airport approach plates. All accomplished by using the iPad app. The session is hosted by aviation experts from Honeywell and features a live demo.

Connecting the Data to Improve Business Aviation Safety

4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, The Connection Zone Booth #C8949

The next evolutions in safety are coming from connected data analysis. Join the NBAA Safety Committee and groups working with shared data to learn how to improve the safety of your operations.

Fund an Angel Cocktail Reception

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Wynn Las Vegas, Lafite Ballroom

Join us for a newly formatted event, while supporting the same great cause. The reception will feature cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, networking with industry peers and live and silent auctions. Proceeds will benefit Corporate Angel Network (CAN) and the critical work they do to arrange transportation for cancer patients. Visit the ticket counter in registration secure your space.

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017

Attendee, Exhibitor & Press Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center

Attendee, Exhibitor & Press Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Henderson Executive Airport, Grand Concourse between the North and Central Halls

Cockpit Weather: Existing Capabilities vs. Future “Must Haves”

8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N101/102

Education Track: Friends and Partners in Aviation Weather (FPAW)

Meteorological information is critical to the pilot in the cockpit for operational decision-making. This session will focus on the availability and utility of vendor supplied meteorological information in the cockpit. Beginning with a short description of capabilities currently available, the session will continue with a look at current requirements from the viewpoint of pilots. A discussion about the advantages of real-time weather for pilots vs. current practices will close out the session, which will include time for audience participation.

The focus of the discussion will be to gain perspective on what weather support technology is coming in the next five to 10 years based on each group’s (Part 121, industry, GA) perception of must-haves, wants, and research, and to provide some insight on how their must-haves were determined. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of where industry, research and users align and where further alignment is possible.

NBAA National Safety Forum

8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N245/246/247 (#1)

Join NBAA for the third annual National Safety Forum, which will include representatives from FAA and NTSB and industry experts for a series of interactive discussions on identified safety issues. Specific conversations about fitness for duty, ground-based accidents & incidents, and Loss of Control – Inflight will provide attendees practical tools and advice for improving the safety of their operations in these areas.

The 2017 NBAA National Safety Forum will feature opportunities to dialogue with top safety thought leaders about issues of importance to your operation. Attendees will enhance their awareness of the risks facing business aviation over the next five years, and leave with practical strategies for addressing these issues within their operations and sharing this information with other operators.

Attend the National Safety Forum at no extra charge with your NBAA-BACE registration. Email or call NBAA’s Registration team at registration@nbaa.org or (202) 478-7770 to add your National Safety Forum registration to an existing 2017 NBAA-BACE registration.

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Exhibit Halls & Indoor Static Display

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center

Static Display of Aircraft

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Henderson Executive Airport

Schedulers & Dispatchers Pursuing Their Passion

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, The Connection Zone Booth #C8949

Join members of the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee for an informal Q&A session focusing on professional development and community engagement within business aviation. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet committee members, get a sneak peek into the 2018 Schedulers & Dispatchers conference and learn how you can “Pursue Your Passion!”

Careers in Business Aviation Day – General Session

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N249/250/251 (#2)

Presenter: Shaesta Waiz, Dreams Soar

All students are encouraged to attend the general session of this year’s Careers in Business Aviation Day, where Shaesta Waiz, pilot and founder of Dreams Soar, returns to share her recent experience flying solo around the world to promote STEM education and aviation careers. This will be Shaesta’s first appearance after arriving back in the U.S. where she will become the first female pilot from Afghanistan to fly solo around the world, and the youngest female to do so in a single-engine aircraft.

NextGen Weather User Forum

10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N101/102

Education Track: Friends and Partners in Aviation Weather (FPAW)

This session will review developments in the NextGen Weather Program and application of NextGen weather information to flight operations, to include commercial and corporate aviation, dispatch and air traffic control, as well as cabin management safety from a flight attendant’s perspective. A panel discussion including representatives from the corporate and commercial aviation industry, flight attendant unions, airline dispatch and air traffic control will highlight unmet needs as well as recent developments.

Flight Attendant and Flight Technician Meet-up

10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, The Connection Zone Booth #C8949

Mingle with the NBAA Flight Attendants Committee (FAC) to learn more about the 2018 NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Conference. This is also an opportunity to connect with FAC Members, the FAC Advisory Council and fellow Flight Attendants and Flight Technicians.

Careers in Business Aviation Day – College/University Roundtable Session

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N255/257 (#3)

In partnership with the University Aviation Association (UAA), NBAA offers college and university students an opportunity to connect directly with business aviation industry leaders to learn more about career paths, discuss professional goals and get advice on how to best prepare for a rewarding career. Join us for this unique and valuable networking session.

Update on Weather Evaluation Team (WET) Activities in Support of Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) and Traffic Flow Management (TFM)/Update on Demonstration with NWS at the Atlanta TRACON

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N101/102

Education Track: Friends and Partners in Aviation Weather (FPAW)

Representatives from FAA and NWS will provide feedback on the Traffic Flow Management Convective Forecast (TCF) for the 2017 convective season, as well as on a demonstration of on-site NWS meteorologist at the Atlanta TRACON from April through June of 2017. A question and answer session will provide aviation users an opportunity to interact with government representatives.

CONUS Area Forecast (FA) Transition

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N101/102

Education Track: Friends and Partners in Aviation Weather (FPAW)

Government representatives will provide feedback on the three-month transition period where flight service specialists and pilots used graphical and digital forecast products in preparation for the retirement of the legacy text CONUS FAs.

Status of Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) and the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM)

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N101/102

Education Track: Friends and Partners in Aviation Weather (FPAW)

Last fall, the FAA implemented the new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) procedures and the use of the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) process for reporting the condition of runways during winter weather operations. This meant significant changes to flight crews and airport operators. This session will discuss the successes and failures of the first year of the new system, and look at changes implemented for the second year.

Friday, Oct. 13, 2017

NBAA PDP Course: Management Fundamentals for Flight Departments Workshop (Day 1 of 2)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N238/240

Presenter: NBAA and Walter Kraujalis, AeronomX

This two-day workshop gives flight department managers key information about safe operations, regulatory compliance, basic management practices, budgeting and accounting, cost controls, vendor selection and tracking, records and reports, planning for the future and other issues. Other topics covered in the workshop include: personnel issues, internal and external communications, case studies, templates and forms and checklists that are useful in daily flight management.

This course meets NBAA PDP Leadership Objective L2, L3.

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Prep Course (Day 1 of 2)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N243

Overwhelmed by exam preparation? Unsure of where to start your studying? Don’t let test anxiety hold you back – reach your full potential with the help of NBAA’s new CAM Prep Course. During this two-day workshop, facilitators will help you transition into a test-taking mindset, develop effective study strategies and more as you prepare for the NBAA CAM Exam.

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017

NBAA PDP Course: Management Fundamentals for Flight Departments Workshop (Day 2 of 2)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N238/240

Presenter: NBAA and Walter Kraujalis, AeronomX

This two-day workshop gives flight department managers key information about safe operations, regulatory compliance, basic management practices, budgeting and accounting, cost controls, vendor selection and tracking, records and reports, planning for the future and other issues. Other topics covered in the workshop include: personnel issues, internal and external communications, case studies, templates and forms and checklists that are useful in daily flight management.

This course meets NBAA PDP Leadership Objective L2, L3.

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

This Session is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit.

Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Prep Course (Day 2 or 2)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N243

Overwhelmed by exam preparation? Unsure of where to start your studying? Don’t let test anxiety hold you back – reach your full potential with the help of NBAA’s new CAM Prep Course. During this two-day workshop, facilitators will help you transition into a test-taking mindset, develop effective study strategies and more as you prepare for the NBAA CAM Exam.

Registration for this course includes registration for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).