NBAA 1999 Meeting & Convention Program Highlights
SUNDAY, OCT. 10
MONDAY, OCT. 11
TUESDAY, OCT. 12
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13
THURSDAY, OCT. 14
FRIDAY, OCT. 15
SATURDAY, OCT. 16
NBAA 1999 offers numerous opportunities to learn more about business aviation in a variety of specialty information meetings. These sessions include in-depth seminars, committee meetings, and maintenance and operations (M&O) sessions. The sessions are held at either the Atlanta Hilton and Towers or the Georgia World Congress Center. The following information is reprinted from NBAA's official conference program. Please note that some events require separate registration and payment; contact NBAA directly for more information.
All events are located at the Atlanta Hilton and Towers unless otherwise noted. Room assignments are subject to change.
NBAA 3rd Annual Chairman's Charity Classic Golf Tournament
7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:45 a.m. Shotgun Start
12:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon
NBAA Professional Development Program (PDP) Course
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Course
Day one of a two-day program. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) will offer a two-day NBAA Professional Development Program (PDP) Course, which will fulfill PDP Leadership Objective L2. Participants explore the fundamental concepts of leadership and supervision as well as strategies for motivating flight department personnel toward implementing organizational plans and goals. Topics covered include leadership styles, leadership models, classic motivational theories and how to employ all Course material in practical situations.
NBAA Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC)
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Course
Day one of a two-day program. Presented by Hoffman Pilot Center, the NBAA Flight Instructor Refresher Course has a definite business aviation twist. This standard course focuses on flight instruction as required by the FARs every two years but with a slant toward issues related to flying business aircraft. If your instructor certificate is due for renewal in October 1999 or later, consider attending this Course.
NBAA Flight Operations Manual Workshop
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshop
Day one of a two-day program. A comprehensive, up-to-date Flight Operations Manual is an important tool for every corporate flight department. This interactive Workshop will probe processes that can be used to ensure useful management results.
FAA Regulatory Compliance Seminar on Airworthiness and Maintenance Issues
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Seminar
Maintenance personnel within a corporate flight department will benefit from this comprehensive Seminar, which is presented by a team of legal professionals. Specific topics to be discussed during the eight-hour session include the political and legal framework of the FAA and FARs and the maintenance rules applicable to both FAR Part 91 and FAR Part 135. Additionally, the Seminar contains an in-depth discussion of the enforcement process and other considerations for the layman.
NBAA 8th Annual Tax Conference
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Conference
Day one of a two-day program. The NBAA 8th Annual Tax Conference is designed to provide a basis for understanding how the appropriate tax laws apply to a particular aviation operation. It covers issues such as aircraft registration, ownership options, leasing options, application of the FARs, enforcement of the FARs and insurance.
NBAA Pre-Convention Informational Sessions Reception
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Reception
The day's learning program is capped off with a reception providing opportunities for one-on-one discussions of topics covered. Grand Ballroom C/D.
All events are located at the Atlanta Hilton and Towers unless otherwise noted.
NBAA Registration
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
NBAA Professional Development Program (PDP) Course
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Course
Day two of a two-day program. Details are listed under Sunday's program.
NBAA Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC)
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Course
Day two of a two-day program. Details are listed under Sunday's program.
NBAA Flight Operations Manual Workshop
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshop
Day two of a two-day program. Details are listed under Sunday's program.
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Renewal Course
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Course
This Course covers topics tailored to inspectors and maintenance technicians in corporate and business aviation. It is designed for the maintenance inspector, but maintenance technicians also are invited to attend. The eight-hour session meets the training requirements of 14 CFR 65.93(a)(4).
NBAA Human Factors and Automation in the Business Aircraft Cockpit Workshop
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshop
This full-day Workshop presents options to consider when developing procedures for the use of various automation equipment in business aircraft cockpits. This event also examines the levels of automation available in business aircraft.
NBAA 8th Annual Tax Conference
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Conference
Day two of a two-day program. The second day of this Conference focuses on how taxes are applied to business aviation activities. Tax issues covered include application of the Federal excise tax (FET), how to collect and remit the FET, enforcement of the FET, state taxes, how to handle personal use of the aircraft, depreciation, and financial and tax planning.
NBAA 52nd Annual Meeting & Convention Welcome Reception and Registration
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
NBAA Welcome Reception located in the Ballroom of the Atlanta Hilton and Towers. Sponsored by AvCard.
All events are located at the Georgia World Congress Center unless otherwise noted.
NBAA Registration
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
NBAA Opening General Session
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Exhibit Hall A
NBAA Exhibits
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Halls B through H
NBAA Static Display of Aircraft
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mercury Air Group hosts the NBAA Static Display of Aircraft and sponsors the refreshments on DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.
NBAA Internet Tutorials
To assist NBAA Members in navigating the Internet in general and the NBAA Web site in particular, we're including briefing sessions on both, right on the exhibit floor. Refer to the Directory of Exhibiting Companies on site for location and times.
NBAA Safety Committee Meeting
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Room 155W
Sabreliner Operators Symposium
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Room 263W
Starting Your Own Airport User Group Session
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Learn the techniques and organizational efforts required to form an effective airport user group. Such groups can directly influence actions at your airport by providing a single voice, which responds to questions, comments and complaints from local community groups. Room 161W.
AlliedSignal TPE 331-10 Engine Conversion Update
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Room 262W
NBAA 5th Annual Technical Committees' Chairmen and Vice Chairmen Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
NBAA Technical Committee Members are invited to attend. Room 156W.
NBAA Aviation Weather Session
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Aviation Weather Subcommittee of the NBAA Airspace/Air Traffic Committee hosts this session in which government and industry participants discuss aviation weather issues and other areas of concern. Room 162W.
NBAA Corporate Aviation Shuttle Working Group Meeting
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Room 158W
NBAA President's Luncheon
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
By invitation. Room 160W.
Pratt & Whitney 300 Series M&O
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Room 258W
AlliedSignal TFE 731 Series M&O
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Room 260/261W
Bombardier Challenger Series M&O
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Room 254/255W
Raytheon King Air Series M&O
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Room 256/257W
NBAA Aviation Management Certification: A New Beginning for the 21st Century
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This program will introduce the concept of certifying aviation managers, which includes explaining the concept of certification and the benefits to individuals, flight departments and the business aviation community. Room 157W.
NBAA Government & Public Affairs Roundtable
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
A relevant panel of industry and government officials review the "Year of Aviation" in Congress and expectations for 2000. Room 163W.
NBAA Corporate Aircraft Security
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This session describes the actions NBAA Members can take to ensure aircraft security both at and away from home. It also describes safeguards that pilots can employ while conducting business flights. Room 161W.
All events are located at the Georgia World Congress Center unless otherwise noted.
NBAA Registration
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
NBAA Exhibits
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Halls B through H
NBAA Static Display of Aircraft
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mercury Air Group hosts the NBAA Static Display of Aircraft and sponsors the refreshments on DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.
NBAA Part 135 Subcommittee Meeting
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Room 155W
NBAA Corporate Aviation Management Committee Meeting
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Room 156W
Cessna 500/525/550/S550/560 Series M&O
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Room 266/267W
Gulfstream Informational Session
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Room 264/265W
NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee Meeting
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
The NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee discusses plans for its upcoming Conference, to be held from February 1 to 4, 2000. This meeting also includes Subcommittee reports on training issues, ancillary schedulers and dispatchers groups, the S&D Scholarship Program and the S&D Conference Ambassador Program. Room 158W.
AlliedSignal CFE 738 Operators Program Update
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Room 262W
NBAA Maintenance Issues and the FAA
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
NBAA's Maintenance Committee and Technical Committee host key members of the FAA staff, who conduct a roundtable discussion of the pressing issues affecting maintenance technicians. All maintenance technicians are encouraged to attend. Room 167W.
NBAA Tax Committee Meeting
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Room 163W
NBAA FMS/Charting Subcommittee Meeting
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This Subcommittee of the NBAA Airspace/Air Traffic Committee hosts a panel of experts discussing RNAV procedures, RNP and charting issues. Room 162W.
Raytheon Beechjet Series M&O
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Room 256/257W
Bombardier Learjet Series M&O
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Room 254/255W
AlliedSignal TFE 731 20/40/60 Program Update
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Room 263W
Cessna 560XL M&O
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Room 266/267W
NBAA Airport/Heliport Committee Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
This Committee meeting contains reports from various members on the airport activities in their areas and discussions on current issues of concern relative to airports and heliports (such as aircraft noise) to NBAA Member Companies. Room 164W.
NBAA International Operators Committee Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Room 168W
NBAA Professional Development Program (PDP) Presentation
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
During this session, the Professional Performance Improvement (PPI) Company conducts its internationally recognized PACE Program workshop. The acronym PACE stands for four steps in a crew resource management (CRM) process designed to improve flightcrew performance and operational procedures: Probe, Alert, Challenge and Emergency Action. Room 157W.
NBAA Flight Attendant Presentation
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
This session is open to anyone interested in issues facing the corporate flight attendant, including training and professional development. During this presentation, flight department managers conduct a panel discussion on flight attendant duties and discuss both cabin safety and factors to consider for hiring a contract flight attendant. Room 166W.
FAA Regulatory Issues for Part 135 Operations Session
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
During this interactive session, FAA regulatory representatives speak on key issues affecting FAR Part 135 operations. Room 165W.
Cessna 650 M&O
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Room 266/267W
AlliedSignal 900 Program Update
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Room 263W
Cessna Citation X M&O
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Room 266/267W
NBAA Flight Attendants Committee Meeting
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Members of the Flight Attendants Committee examine cabin safety issues and professional development concerns for full-time and contract corporate flight attendants. They also plan for the NBAA 5th Annual Flight Attendant Conference, to be held in New Orleans on June 16 and 17, 2000. Room 166W.
Galaxy Corporation Astra/Westwind Series M&O
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Room 262W
Dassault Falcon Jet Series M&O
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Room 260/261W
Raytheon Hawker Series M&O
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Room 256/257W
NBAA Status of Free Flight
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The NBAA Airspace/Air Traffic Committee hosts a panel of experts who present the status of the FAA/industry effort to improve the safety and efficiency of the Air Traffic Service and Airspace Redesign. Room 162W.
NBAA Aviation Management Certification: A New Beginning for the 21st Century
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This program will introduce the concept of certifying aviation managers, which includes explaining the concept of certification and the benefits to individuals, flight departments and the business aviation community. Breakout sessions will provide answers to questions and incorporate NBAA Member feedback. Room 157W.
NBAA Annual Meeting of Members
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This meeting provides the NBAA Board of Directors an opportunity to review the Association's activities during the past year and to answer Member concerns. Nominees to the Board are elected at this meeting. Room 161W.
NBAA Safety Committee Town Hall Meeting
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This Town Hall Meeting provides an opportunity to learn about upcoming aviation safety projects and to interact with Safety Committee members. The Safety Committee also presents this year's NBAA Flying Safety Awards to flight departments with 50 years or more of accident-free flying. Room 165W.
NBAA International and Oceanic Flight Operations Forum
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This Forum will address the operational issues that the international operator must face in the coming five years, such as RNP, RVSM, 8.33-kHz, and the airspace in which they will apply. Room 167W.
All events are located at the Georgia World Congress Center unless otherwise noted.
NBAA Registration
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
NBAA Exhibits
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Exhibit Halls C through H
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon – Exhibit Hall B
NBAA Static Display of Aircraft
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
NBAA Operations Committee Meeting
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Room 155W
NBAA Maintenance Manual Workshop
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshop
This one-day Workshop provides an opportunity to standardize and set forth a maintenance department's procedures and policies. Separate payment is required, which includes registration for the NBAA Convention and Static Display of Aircraft. Room 158W.
New Piper Aircraft Informational Session
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Room 157W
NBAA Airspace/Air Traffic Committee Meeting
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Committee Members discuss air traffic, airspace, charting and weather issues. Room 163W.
NBAA Best Practices for Safe Operations
10:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m.
Hosted by the NBAA Safety Committee's Best Practices Subcommittee. Room 161W.
NBAA Y2K Session – What's Left to Do?
10:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m.
NBAA, FAA, DOT and industry representatives speak on this timely issue. Room 162W.
NBAA Maintenance Committee Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Room 164W
NBAA/University Aviation Association Experience
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
By invitation. Room 364W.
NBAA 52nd Annual Meeting & Convention Awards Reception and Banquet
6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Honoring the 1999 NBAA Award for Meritorious Service to Aviation recipient and the 1999 John P. "Jack" Doswell Award winner, as well as the NBAA Safety Award honorees, includes entertainment by Jonny Mathis. Atlanta Hilton and Towers.
All events are located at the Atlanta Hilton and Towers.
NBAA Small Flight Department Management Program
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Program
Day one of a two-day program. This program helps flight department managers by sharing key information about safe operations, regulatory compliance, basic management practices, budgeting and accounting issues, cost control, vendor selection and tracking, records and reports, planning for the future and other issues.
NBAA Aviation Safety Management Workshop
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshop
Day one of a two-day program. This Workshop is designed for aviation safety, training and standardization professionals responsible for the establishment, administration and/or oversight of these programs. Upon completion of this Workshop, Attendees will be able to identify the causes of accidents and develop methods of accident avoidance. Attendees also will be able to develop, implement and manage an effective flight safety program and an effective training and standardization program.
NBAA Aircraft Resourcing Options Workshop
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshop
This Workshop is designed to help flight department managers best perform business aircraft resourcing analyses and present their findings to management.
All events are located at the Atlanta Hilton and Towers.
NBAA Small Flight Department Management Program
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Program
Day two of a two-day program. Details are listed under Friday's program. Separate payment is required for this two-day Program, which includes registration for the NBAA Convention and Static Display of Aircraft. Grand Salon A.
NBAA Aviation Safety Management Workshop
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshop
Day two of a two-day program. Details are listed under Friday's program. Separate payment is required for this two-day Workshop, which includes registration for the NBAA Convention and Static Display of Aircraft. Grand Salon B.