With 400+ exhibitors we are fortunate to have access to the wide knowledge base of National industry and government experts. Each year the WAA team designs a unique series of FAA approved seminars spanning both days of the event.
Saturday's seminars will allow for the 8 hour refresher requirements.
$35.00 includes IA Renewal certificate, land admission both days of the Conference. Bring picture ID.
Saturday, February 24 - Check in and ID verification begins at 7:00 AM
Registered IA's attending the maintenance classes will earn credits toward certificate renewal. Attendees must pre-register for the event online, by phone or email. IA's must show picture ID at registration and are required to have registration card stamped at the close of each hour attended. 8 hours available SAT.
SATURDAY | February 24, 2024
8:00 AM | Electronic Ignition System maintenance & updates | Darrell Pool, Electroair
This session will cover the installation, care and maintenance of electronic ignition systems and their components. Opportunity for Q/A. Darrell received a BBA from Texas State University and continued his career with Jordan Propellor as general manager in Houston. His company Smooth Power is a distributor for the Electroair line of products.
9:00 AM | General Aviation Muffler Systems, An "Exhaustive" Overview | James Shafrer, Power Flow Systems, Inc.
Jim will explain the design, construction, and best practices for the maintenance and repair of traditional aircraft exhaust systems. We will also discuss the theory and design concepts of tuned exhaust systems for general aviation aircraft and how they can benefit both four and six cylinder aircraft engines equipped with either fixed pitch or constant speed propellers.
10:15 AM | V-Band Couplings, Exhaust, Turbochargers and More.
Paul Gryko, Acorn Welding, a Hartzell Aerospace Welding Company
Acorn is Canada's largest aircraft exhaust and engine mounts repair company and the world's largest radial and vintage aircraft exhaust repair company. Their expertise also includes helicopters, vintage aircraft, warbirds, light sport aircraft, engine mounts, home built aircraft, tubular structures and components, heaters, ducts, bleed air ducts, carb air boxes, carb heat boxes, seat structures, fuel tanks, oil tanks, consulting services, reverse engineering services, design & drafting services, NDT services, Laser/WaterJet cutting, CNC punching, machining and more.
11:30 AM | Airworthiness Considerations for Avionics Upgrades in Legacy Cessnas Lyle Jansma, Six Pack Aero
Lyle Jansma, owner of Six Pack Aero, will explain the structural considerations that are often overlooked when it comes to avionics installations in general aviation aircraft, legacy Cessnas in particular. Six Pack Aero is the manufacturer of the only FAA STC/PMA approved replacement structural stationary panel for Cessna 172s, with other Cessna models on the horizon. Many glass cockpit upgrades are now more affordable than ever and the demand is steadily increasing, however many older Cessnas –mostly those produced before 1976 without a standard “six pack” - require significant modification to structural components in order to fit instruments in a standard T-configuration, or to install 10-inch primary flight displays. Modification of these components is considered a Major Alteration and therefore requires documentation and engineering to substantiate the alteration. This is often overlooked in many installations, thus potentially rendering the aircraft un-airworthy. This presentation will cover how to identify potential airworthiness issues, what to look for in the logbooks, and what solutions are available to correct the issue both before installation and after.
Lunch from 12-1:30 — please visit exhibits
1:30 PM | Fuels and Their Effects on Your System | Kurt Hartwig, Eagle Fuel Cells
An overview of fuels past, present, and future and their effects on aircraft fuel system components. Kurt is an FAA licensed technician with over 40 years of fuel cell repair and installation experience. He has spoken for the FAA and PAMA at IA refreshers across the country for over 25 years. He is a member of the Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association, PAMA, AOPA, ABS, EAA & CAP. He served as Airport Commissioner and chairman from 2000 to 2010. He is currently the owner and General Manager for Eagle Fuel Cells , an FAA and EASA Certified Repair Station and the owner of Storehouse LLC a TSO / PMA manufacturer.
2:30 PM | The Dirty Dozen- “Lack of Assertiveness” | Curt Cowley – FAASTEAM Program Manager – Portland FSDO
The role of mechanics in ensuring the airworthiness of an aircraft is paramount, and a lack of assertiveness in addressing potential issues can have catastrophic consequences. Curt Cowley is the Airworthiness FAASTeam Program Manager for the Portland FSDO, and has been with the FAA for 14 years. Curt began his aviation career as a US Army UH-1 Medevac Crew chief, AH-64 Maintenance Supervisor, and his final Army assignment was as the Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) for the US Army's fleet of 14 former Soviet-bloc Helicopters. His civilian experience is as a Repair Station maintenance supervisor working on everything from Piper Cubs, to Gulfstream corporate jets, and Bell Helicopters. He has 42 years of aviation maintenance experiance, and has been a Private pilot since 1982. He owns and flies an Aeronca 7AC Champ, and Aeronca 15AC Sedan.
3:30 PM | Spark Plug Design and Maintenance | Vince Bechtel, Director, Aftermarket Sales, Tempest Aero Group
Introduction to spark plug design and maintenance, engine and application eligibility, troubleshooting, carbon fouling, lead fouling, magneto and resistor issues and installation and removal procedures.
4:30 PM | Let’s Get POWERED-UP | Paul Gryko, Acorn Welding, a Hartzell Aerospace Welding Company
All about the new Hartzell Engine Tech Product.
SUNDAY | 2024
10:15 AM | | Fuel Cell Maintenance | Kurt Hartwig, Eagle Fuel Cells
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*Seminars are FREE to information-only attendees. Pilots, mechanics and aircraft owners benefit greatly from attending the presentations. However, occupancy is limited. Priority will be given to Pre-registered attendees.
Email Rachel with any questions!