Sun, Dec 21, 2003
Issues: Maintenance, Technical Knowledge, FAA
Warbird owners,
operators, maintenance technicians and enthusiasts will gather in
Oklahoma City February 26 -29 to further the cause of safety and
knowledge relating to the warbird aircraft at the 10th National
Warbird Operator Conference (NWOC).
NWOC was created to bring together owners, operators and the
principal museums of warbirds to discuss common goals in the
ever-changing world of economics, operations and regulations.
Over the past decade NWOC has remained true to this original
intent.
Like in previous years NWOC organizers have developed a balanced
program to enhance pilot maintenance, technician knowledge and
address aircraft-specific topics to ensure continued flight for
these unique aircraft. Planned for this year's agenda are
keynote presentations by FAA personnel from various local FAA
offices, as well as a tribute to conference attendees who have been
with the organization since the very first NWOC in 1993 in
Galveston (TX).
Annual attendance at NWOC continues to grow with 2003 breaking
all previous records. "It is so rewarding to see fellow
warbird enthusiasts unite one weekend a year to share the requisite
knowledge to keep our national treasures airborne," said Bob
Cannon, conference organizer and owner of Cannon Aviation
Insurance. He continued, "Looking to 2004 we anticipate a
hugely successful conference due in part to the privilege of
holding NWOC in the FAA'ss hometown."
Topics and speakers for NWOC 2004 include: Piston Engine
Ignition and Lubrication by Mike Hudon and Dan Whitney Parachutes;
Aircraft Egress by Allan Silver; and Aeromedical Preparation by Dr.
Warren Silberman. NWOC is sponsored by Cannon Aviation Insurance,
Courtesy Aircraft, EAA Warbirds of America, Precision Aviation
Products Corporation, North American Trainer Association, HCC
Insurance Holdings and Air Capitol Insurance. Sponsorships are
available through February 1.
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