Mon, Sep 13, 2004
Everything Coming Together For January Event
It's never too early to make plans.
The 2005 Great Lakes International Aviation Conference takes place
Jan. 20 - 22, 2005, at The Lansing Center in Lansing (MI).
An outstanding lineup of nationally known speakers will address
this fifth annual weekend conference. Among the headliners are John
and Martha King, aviation humorist Rod Machado, airshow great Julie
Clark, aviation safety expert Greg Feith, and GLIAC veteran Cathe'
Fish.
"Planning for this 5th anniversary event is very exciting," said
Phil Tartalone, Conference Committee Chair from Michigan
Aeronautics. "Over the last five years, we have seen the conference
grow substantially, and it is rapidly becoming a significant
national event."
Topics for more than 160 breakout sessions will range from flying
issues to an extensive maintenance program including Inspection
Authorization renewal for those who qualify. A new Thursday,
Friday, Saturday format will offer special sessions for Airport
Managers, FBOs and professional flight operators.
"Our large exhibit hall offers space for over 150 vendors and
hands-on displays," related Todd Smith the Conference Coordinator.
"Enthusiasm for the 2005 conference has been tremendous,
participant registrations are up and exhibitors are contacting me
daily."
All maintenance sessions at the Great Lakes International
Aviation Conference qualify for IA renewal and the FAA's Aviation
Maintenance Technician Awards Program, per FAR 65.93. In addition,
all of the pilot sessions qualify for the FAA's Wings Program, per
FAR 61.56.
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