Regulatory, Business & Technical Sessions

The opening Regulatory Rise and Shine will focus on regulatory changes affecting the AEA membership, field approvals and the availability of replacement parts. As always, this session will include regulatory issues affecting all three aircraft categories: normal and utility; transport; and rotorcraft.

• Opening Ceremony sponsored by Pacific Southwest Instruments
• Chairman's Welcome
• President's State of the Association Address
• 2016 AEA Awards
• Keynote Address - Michael Huerta, FAA Administrator

The New Product Introductions always is one of the most popular sessions at this annual event, but it has quickly evolved into a must-see, cornerstone showcase in recent years. The event is now the primary launching pad for companies to unveil the latest and greatest in new avionics products and services coming to market for the current year, and more and more industry leaders are taking notice.

So what will be the most-exciting new product announced in 2016? see more

Improve your quote-to-close ratio and capture the opportunity in the avionics marketplace. How to establish sales goals, identify and train staff on sales basics, establish paths to success and ultimately measure your sales success.

These training sessions are designed to teach Trig dealers how to install Trig’s certified avionics.

• ADS-B background – looking at the technology and regulations for 2020 compliance.
• ADS-B Out Transponders – making a practical installation and STC compliance.
• TY96 / TY97 Radio – installation, set up and feature selection.
• TMA44 / TMA45 Audio Panels – installation set up and feature selection.
• Technical updates – get the latest updates and information on Trig software and product news.

KSN 770, KI 300 and AeroWave system familiarity, installation and configuration insight.

FAA Avionics Certification and Maintenance Branch officials will discuss ADS-B equipment installation issues and offer insight on testing and system compliance. Topics will include guidance for installing ADS-B Out as a Minor Alteration, changes to ADS-B Out Advisory Circular (AC) 20-165B, equipage and implementation updates, ADS-B compliance monitoring, post-installation performance statistics, and common installation mistakes.

Exterior LED lighting: lighting technical parameters, certifications and applicable FARs, installation details, advantages of LED lighting.

General Liability: Seeing what’s available

Do you have the benefits that you deserve?

miniQAR, Flight Data Management, Iridium SATCOM solutions certified for FANS 1/A

Flight Control System Functional Testing & Diagnostics

Gogo products and services

IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM, AXP 340 Mode S Transponder and AMX 240 Audio Panel. For dealers who sell, install, service and/or troubleshoot any Avidyne product, this product technical training includes installation, troubleshooting and certification considerations.

Product familiarization, installation, troubleshooting. Includes discussion of AOA and ADS-B options.

Health Care: Making the transition

Are your employees happy with their current coverages?

How to solve integration issues and create new functions on your aircraft using the highly configurable Blue Avionics BA-440 ARINC router/filter.

The training session will cover all ADS-B products offered by FreeFlight Systems, as well as WAAS GPS sensors. The presenter will discuss the configuration, installation, and integration capabilities of these systems.

Installation and maintenance training for the Lynx ADS-B product line and the ESI-500 Electronic Standby Indicator.

Overview of the Kannad ELT maintenance policy, Programming, Testing, Overhaul, Battery replacement

Basic Networking along with Internet security and compliance and bandwidth management in the cabin.

Workers’ Compensation: How it really works

What does work/comp actually provide you?

HeliSAS Troubleshooting

Student will gain knowledge in the troubleshooting of the HeliSAS equipment and the FDR Tool.

Technical details and challenges of properly installing audio system components in an aircraft. ALTO will present tools and techniques for verifying the installation, troubleshooting problems, and optimizing the system performance for every cabin.

Do you know how to make the most of your news announcements, particularly before, during and after an industry trade show? Whether you are a manufacturer introducing a new product to your dealer network or an avionics repair station that wants to show off a recently completed installation, learn some helpful hints from aviation media professionals on how to avoid getting lost in the competition’s noise. A proactive marketing and communications strategy includes a social media plan and a full understanding of what and when the media needs to help you communicate.

Learn some of the free services offered by the AEA to help your marketing and public relations effort get the most bang for your buck.

ADS-B Out Integration

This presentation will cover ADS-B Out solutions using the Universal FMS as the position source.

With never enough time, the Thursday Rise and Shine, is a continuation of the discussions on regulatory changes affecting the AEA membership, field approvals and the availability of replacement parts with more opportunity for questions and answers.

Join FAA invited leadership team members from headquarters, along with officials from directorate and field and regional offices, as we discuss important regulatory topics affecting your business in 2016 and beyond. Topics include the FAA’s reauthorization in 2016; the Part 23 rewrite affecting aircraft design, certification and maintenance; and updates on the FAA’s efforts toward ADS-B implementation. And no regulatory update with the FAA can be complete without addressing the international growth in the UAS marketplace.

“You Can Create Disney Magic, Too!”

Lee Cockerell, Executive Vice President of all Walt Disney World operations, retired

Spending more than 25 years in executive positions with Disney, Lee Cockerell will share his leadership and customer service experience with attendees. His presentation, “You Can Create Disney Magic, Too,” is a powerful, yet simple, message on leadership, management and customer service excellence. Don’t miss this dynamic and insightful presentation!

sponsored by Universal Avionics Systems Corp.

• A light lunch will be served in the hall.
• AEA Educational Foundation Silent Auction begins in Exhibit Hall

With never enough time, the Friday Rise and Shine, is a continuation of the Wednesday discussions on regulatory changes affecting the AEA membership, field approvals and the availability of replacement parts with more opportunity for questions and answers.

With so many questions surrounding ADS-B this course will provide REAL-WORLD answers to your questions about compliance, proper equipage and post installation practices. Seminar includes a comprehensive discussion of:

• Demonstration of configuration and test procedures.
• FAR reference material applicable to ADS-B.
• Design and architecture of an ADS-B upgrade.
• Avionics equipment interfacing considerations for ADSB in.
• ADS-B installation and wiring review and design.
• System configurations for ADS-B equipment.
• Conformity inspection of ADS-B equipment.
• Documentation and return to service.

IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM and ADS-B Solutions. For dealers who sell, install, service and/or troubleshoot any Avidyne product, this product technical training includes installation, troubleshooting and certification considerations.

KSN 770, KI 300 and AeroWave system familiarity, installation and configuration insight.

Financial Management 101

• Creating a Business Plan
• Financial Statement Basics
• Managing Cash Flow
• The Importance of Relationships
• Banking
• Supplier
• Customers
• Growing the Business

Connectivity is a key enabler for the aerospace industry. With more sensors and the rollout of global in-flight connectivity, more data will move on and off aircraft. Higher bandwidth systems and the decreasing cost for data communications is creating a demand for solutions to transmit and receive data not only for the passengers, but flight crew and maintenance departments. This presentation will focus on the various technologies, such as Ka-band, L-band and Cabin Gateways, and how they can be used to move this data and how they can operate together to provide consistent and reliable operation, matching the best technology to a particular mission.

Pro Line Fusion Installation and Checkout Training

Technician focused training on: PL Fusion installation, system checkout, and AP-65 maintenance refresher. Instructions will include an introduction to the key features and benefits that touchscreen PFD/MFD bring to these flight decks.

Stratus ESG certified 1090ES transponder with built in WAAS GPS and ADS-B Out. This session will cover installation considerations, review technical information and discuss how Stratus ESG can integrate with Stratus portable ADS-B In receivers.

Gogo products and services

FAA rules require employers to provide training for supervisors of safety-sensitive employees. In this one-hour session, NATA Compliance Services will conduct training that includes specific information on the physical, behavioral, and performance indicators of probable drug or alcohol use and touch upon case studies that DOT-regulated employers deal with today to help you with your compliance. During the convention, NATACS's Booth 911 will also have kiosks available to those who would like complete training online at no cost to the AEA Convention attendees and exhibitors.

Lithium-ion Aircraft Batteries: Operation and Technical Information

This new session covers the safety, capabilities, operation and maintenance procedures for lithium-ion aircraft batteries in Part 25 certified aircraft. The information applies to other platforms, including the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, Cessna 208 Caravan, A36 Bonanza, Robinson R44 rotorcraft, and Part 23 business jets.

Review IFR6000 transponder testing with focus on ADS-B and target generation.

Wireless cabin entertainment and cabin management. Introducing the do CAPSULE, do 3D and do 360 - Complete Wireless IFE. How the “do EXPERIENCE” fits into your IFE solution and differentiates your offerings.

S-TEC Autopilot Troubleshooting

Additional theory and knowledge in the troubleshooting of S-TEC autopilots.