AEA Convention 2008 Washington D.C.

Fast Trak
These sessions include a variety of technical training from the leaders in the avionics industry to business management topics from the experts in the field. Choose from half-day and full day sessions. Wednesday, April 23 Morning \| Afternoon \| All Day

Morning FastTrak Sessions

Chelton Flight Systems - ADAHRS Chelton Flight Systems
The installation, alignment, and continued maintenance of the Chelton ADAHRS for both EFIS and Non-EFIS integration. The Chelton ADAHRS may be installed as a primary ADC and AHRS source for the Chelton EFIS as well as other non-Chelton manufactured products that require Level-A ADC and/or AHRS data. The attendee will obtain instruction on the specific requirements for installation of the ADAHRS in many different types of airframes; alignment of the unit by using the Chelton EFIS and laptop programs; and troubleshooting/continued maintenance of the system.

Competing in an International Maintenance Marketplace - Canada John Carr, AEA Canada Consultant
The growth of international maintenance agreements have allowed aircraft of all sizes and shapes to cross borders while shopping for maintenance organizations to install and service avionics and avionics systems. The one caveat in all cases is, the maintenance organization performing the work must perform the work to the standards of the aircraft’s state of registry. For Canadian aircraft, a U.S. repair station is allowed to perform maintenance, repair and alterations on Canadian-registered aircraft provided the repair station follows Canadian regulations and is specifically authorized by the FAA with a Canadian supplement to its repair station manual. This session reviews the repair station manual supplement, which is required before working on Canadian-registered aircraft, as well as the basic Canadian avionics maintenance regulations and the Canadian avionics modification regulations.

Plan Your Way to Success Beth Hagan, Associates In Entrepreneurship Education
Participants will learn the need for planning and the planning process necessary for successful AEA member businesses; explore the strengths and weaknesses of components of their businesses and themselves as business owners and managers; identify warning signs that might indicate a troubled business; use a Gantt Chart as a planning and scheduling tool; and compose a brief personal introduction highlighting the benefits of the participant’s business.

XM WX Satellite Weather Hosted by Heads Up Technologies at XM Washington D.C. Headquarters (shuttle service provided)
Participants will enhance their knowledge of the XM WX satellite weather system, including weather data sources, integration options and transmission disciplines. Successful integration of this product into the cockpit requires the following parties working together: weather provider, WxWorx, a division of Baron Services; satellite network company, XM Satellite Radio; certified hardware manufacturer, Heads Up Technologies; and cockpit display manufacturers, various EFB and/or MFD providers. In addition to the discussion, a unique tour of XM’s programming and operational facilities will be provided. XM Satellite Radio consists of a state-of-the art broadcast center in Washington, D.C., which covers 150,000 square feet and includes 80 studios, four Boeing satellites, and approximately 800 terrestrial repeaters throughout the continental United States. XM broadcasts digitized programming, both original and acquired, to the satellites positioned over the East Coast and West Coast in geostationary orbits.

Afternoon FastTrak Sessions
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Using Financial Information to Succeed Associates in Entrepreneurship Education
Participants will read and analyze the balance sheet and income statements of AEA member businesses; learn how to include overhead when calculating hourly costs for estimating purposes; calculate breakeven point and learn how to use this calculation to determine the impact of additional anticipated expenses; and recognize six commonly used ratios and apply them to the financial statements of an FBO.

Works and Plays Well With the Other Children: Subcontracting, Partnering & Using Employees Under the Federal Aviation Regulations Jason Dickstein, Washington Aviation Group
Are all of your business relationships structured to comply with the increasingly complex FAA rules governing your relationships? This workshop helps you assess whether or not your own relationships have been structured to comply with the FAA regulations. It also offers tips for ensuring compliance with other laws, as well as tips for how to maximize the advantages of contract relationships. This class analyzes some of the advantages of subcontracting. As with all of Jason Dickstein’s classes, this one offers a healthy dose of common-sense advice about a system of regulations that frequently do not make sense to most business people.

Competing in an International Maintenance Marketplace - Europe Franz Redak, AEA Europe Consultant
The growth of international maintenance agreements have allowed aircraft of all sizes and shapes to cross borders while shopping for maintenance organizations to install and service avionics and avionics systems. The one caveat in all cases is, the maintenance organization performing the work must perform the work to the standards of the aircraft’s state of registry. For European aircraft, a U.S. repair station is allowed to perform maintenance, repair and alterations on European-registered aircraft provided the repair station holds an EASA 145 certificate and is specifically authorized by the FAA with an EASA supplement to its repair station manual. This session reviews the repair station manual supplement, which is required before working on European-registered aircraft, as well as the basic EASA maintenance regulations and the EASA regulations applicable to aircraft changes.

All Day FastTrak Sessions
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Advanced Composite Aircraft Structures, Structural Repairs, Adhesive Bonding & Electrical Characteristics Abaris Training
This presentation begins with the current status of composite technology, characteristics of advanced composite materials and their role in composite aircraft. During the workshop, information is presented about damage assessment methods; damage removal (considerations and techniques); various repair procedures, including taper/step sanding, ply determination, replacement of core, cutting of repair plies and lay-up of plies (orientation); bagging and curing the repair followed by post-inspection. This session covers aircraft antenna bonding and grounding. Health and safety issues when working with composites, such as proper handling and personal protection, also are discussed.

Avidyne Full-Day Avionics Training Avidyne
The Avidyne Entegra and Envision EXP5000 PFD line maintenance and support training includes the Entegra EXP5000 PFD re-installation, configuration and calibration, as well as troubleshooting techniques, and the Envision EXP5000 PFD installation, configuration and calibration, as well as performance checkouts and troubleshooting techniques. Avidyne TAS600 Series traffic advisory system line maintenance and support training includes the TAS600 Series system planning and installation considerations, configurations, performance testing procedures and troubleshooting techniques. Avidyne MLB700 broadcast data-link receiver system line maintenance and support training includes the MLB700 planning and installation considerations, MLB700 installation checkout, WSI and Sirius subscription procedures, and troubleshooting techniques. Avidyne TWX670 tactical weather detection system line maintenance and support training includes the TWX670 planning and installation, TWX670 installation checkouts and interference checks, and troubleshooting techniques. Participants also will learn about Avidyne’s new interactive technical support features.

Garmin's Full-Day Avionics Training Garmin
Produced and presented by Garmin’s Aviation Training Team in support of its dealers with the training requirements of Part 145.163, Garmin has planned an all-day technical training session to cover the full line of its most popular avionics products to cover all five categories of the dealer training requirements and EASA’s continuation training requirements. The training covers G1000 line maintenance and troubleshooting; G1000 software and configuration training; CNI/panel mount update, including a software service bulletin update; and hot topics from the aviation call center. A copy of the presentation will be available after the training session.

Management Fundamentals: Redefining Management for Aviation Professionals Global Jet Services
The success of any aviation organization — be it maintenance, manufacturing, sales or distribution — depends on effective management. The business of aviation is unique and requires its own set of management fundamentals to ensure success and longevity for the business and the personnel. This course explores key elements critical to effective management. The interactive session will redefine and apply these management fundamentals to your business: a new definition for management; leadership vs. management; developing your technicians into supervisors; delegation and motivation; building teamwork; time management and organizational skills; and identifying and developing your successor.
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