Summit Sessions
The Summit Sessions are free and open to the public.
| Thursday, November 5 | ||
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| 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. | One Voice Join us for Thursday’s opening session where you’ll have the chance to hear directly from the leaders of top aviation organizations representing pilots, aircraft owners, women, manufacturers, businesses, FBOs, and others about what makes general aviation such a vital part of the nation’s economic and transportation infrastructure. AOPA President Craig Fuller will host a frank discussion of the issues that affect the future of general aviation, and you’ll learn about unprecedented cooperation between major aviation organizations on initiatives designed to overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow. |
Speakers: Craig Fuller, President and CEO, AOPA Ed Bolen, President and CEO, NBAA Pete Bunce, President and CEO, GAMA Peggy Chabrian, Founder and President, WAI Jim Coyne, President, NATA Paula Derks, President, AEA Tom Poberezny, President and CEO, EAA |
| 9:50 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | GA of the Future Let’s talk about “the elephant in the room.” Editor in Chief Tom Haines leads a panel discussion that acknowledges the downtrend in the GA business, but looks toward an evolving future. Joined by Cessna’s Jack Pelton, Cirrus’ Alan Klapmeier, Remos’ Corvin Huber, and Teledyne Continental’s Rhett Ross, Haines leads a lively discussion on what’s coming after that elephant finally leaves the room. What will new airframe and powerplants mean to GA? What’s the future of unleaded fuel? Where will the new generation of light turbine/turboprop engines take GA? Looking toward the future with these powerful industry leaders, Haines unlocks the future of GA. |
Speakers: Tom Haines, Editor in Chief and Senior Vice President, AOPA Corvin Huber, Managing Director, Remos Alan Klapmeier, Co-Founder, Cirrus Jack Pelton, Chairman, President and CEO, Cessna Rhett Ross, President, Teledyne Continental Motors |
| Friday, November 6 | ||
| 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. | Trends in Aviation: Defining NextGen Find out more about NextGen and how it will impact your flying. AOPA President Craig Fuller will be joined by a panel of experts including RTCA’s Margaret Jenny to talk about what NextGen means to you. |
Speakers: Craig Fuller, AOPA President Margaret Jenny, President, Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) |
| 9:50 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Flying the Future Now New advances in technology mean modern aircraft aren’t your grandfather’s airplanes anymore. Editor in Chief Tom Haines leads a panel discussion on what’s coming to GA cockpits today and in the future. With Bill Stone of Garmin, Tim Taylor of FreeFlight Systems, and David Vos of Rockwell Collins, Haines looks at synthetic vision and enhanced vision, ADS-B, and advanced flight control systems. Each subject area will be demonstrated by video, which will detail how each of the systems work. |
Speakers: Tom Haines, Editor in Chief and Senior Vice President, AOPA Bill Stone, Avionics Product Manager, Garmin Tim Taylor, CEO, Free Flight Systems David Vos, Senior Director of Control Technologies, Rockwell Collins |
| Saturday, November 7 | ||
| 9 a.m.-10 a.m. | President’s Town Hall Join AOPA President and CEO Craig Fuller as he hosts a wide-ranging town hall discussion and answers your aviation questions. Fuller will be joined on stage by a number of special guests, including Congressman Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), chairman of the House aviation subcommittee, and other members of Congress. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear Jessica Cox tell her inspirational story of becoming the first woman born without arms to earn a pilot certificate. |
Speakers: Craig Fuller, President and CEO, AOPA Tom Haines, Editor in Chief and Senior Vice President, AOPA Jerry Costello, Chairman, House of Representatives Aviation Subcommittee Jessica Cox, International Motivational Speaker |
