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Focused on the business of flight training
MAy 1-4, 2012
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Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
An invitation to take part in this one-of-a-kind conference for the flight training industry presented by the Flight School Association of North America
Dear Members, Friends and Associates,
The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) invites you to attend the Third Annual International Flight School Operators Conference—the only Conference in North America specifically geared to the flight training industry. Flight school owners, operators and managers and others involved with flight training, along with exhibitors and sponsors, will join together in Las Vegas, Nevada, where industry experts will be sharing their knowledge for the benefit of the flight training industry. Your participation will build value for your organization and help create a new vision and culture change which will lead to a greatly improved general aviation industry around the globe. It will be a win-win situation for all involved.
This conference is dedicated to the flight training industry. Conference sessions will focus on a variety of important issues impacting the flight school sector from east to west coasts. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers, supply chain partners and government representatives involved in the business of flight training. The workshops are incredibly popular for both new and returning attendees.
New in 2012… Hangar dinner & aircraft static display on May 2
Aircraft manufacturers will be displaying their planes at our airport display hangar. On Wednesday May 2, conference attendees will get to enjoy dinner in the display hangar. Aircraft manufacturers will share the latest information about their aircraft. This event is all business and the public does not attend. We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas.
Vern Moyer Robert Rockmaker
Chairman, FSANA President & CEO, FSANA
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Photographs in this piece courtesy of Cessna Aircraft Company, Cirrus Design Corporation, Diamond Aircraft Industries, Flight Design USA,
Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC, Las Vegas News Bureau, Piper Aircraft Inc., Robinson Helicopter Company, Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, Tecnam North America
For QuestioNs about tHe CoNFereNCe
Contact the Flight School Association of North America
by phone: 610-791-4359
by email: info@fsana.com
MoNday, april 30
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10:00 accreditation Hearings
(Open to accreditation applicants only)
tuesday, May 1
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10:00 registration opens exhibitor set-up
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6:00 opening reception with exhibitors
WedNesday, May 2
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7:00 registration opens breakfast
8:30 Welcome and opening remarks
Robert Rockmaker President & CEO, FSANA Vern Moyer
President, Moyer Aviation Inc. 9:00 GeNeral sessioN i:
update on aviation from the Gao
Robert Rockmaker—Moderator
President & CEO, FSANA Dr. Gerald Dillingham
Director of Civilian Aviation Issues
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) 9:30 GeNeral sessioN ii:
increasing revenue at your Flight school
Explore how to increase revenues with common sense. Identify resources to assist new and existing customers.
Tony Rohloff—Moderator
Founding Partner, Premier Flight Academy Eric Mele
Chief Executive Officer, One Tank Flights Travis Klumb
Flight Training Manager, Cirrus Aircraft Corp. 10:30 break with exhibitors/Networking time
11:15 GeNeral sessioN iii:
public/Media relations Can Help drive brand awareness and sales
Learn why and how to work with a profes-sional public relations team—you can’t afford NOT to! The power of a press release. Katie Pribyl—Moderator
Director of Communications, GAMA Mary Vail
VP of Public Relations, Brand LTD Mark Leeper
VP of Sales & Business Development Aviation Business Consultants International
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12:30 luncheon
Robert Rockmaker President & CEO, FSANA
2:00 GeNeral sessioN iV: Government and industry partners update
Jim White—Moderator
Manager, Double Eagle Aviation Mike Costa
National FAASTeam Manager Federal Aviation Administration Doug Stewart
Executive Director
Society of Aviation and Flight Educators William DeYoung
Principal, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. Kristine Hartzell
Chief Flight Instructor
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Jason Blair
Executive Director
National Association of Flight Instructors 3:15 break with exhibitors/Networking time
4:00 Flight school Workshops session i
Attendees divide into working groups to discuss a variety of topics with interactive participation.
6:00 board buses forHangar dinner with aircraft Manufacturers
tHursday, May 3
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7:00 registration open breakfast
8:00 FsaNa annual Membership Meeting
9:00 GeNeral sessioN V: Finance and accounting for Flight schools
What does your chart of accounts look like? Learn about accounting treatments that will help you manage your business. Yes, you can make a profit.
Vern Moyer—Moderator
President, Moyer Aviation Inc. Jason Blair
Executive Director
National Association of Flight Instructors Jim Baloun, CPA
Partner, CPAaviation.com
10:30 break with exhibitors/Networking time
11:15 GeNeral sessioN Vi:
distance learning and Career pilot program development
Explore curriculum development with emphasis on career pilot development. Learn why flying local is making sense, especially today.
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WHat’s iNCluded
Conference registration fee includes admission to all sessions and workshops, opening reception, 2 breakfasts, 2 luncheons, breaks, Wednesday’s hangar dinner with aircraft manufacturers and entrance to exhibition hall.
bally’s las VeGas Hotel & CasiNo
For nearly 30 years, Bally’s has been the pulsating soul of a neon city that refuses to sleep. This jewel of the Strip features a 67,000-sq-ft casino, a variety of great restaurants, the last classic showgirl revue left in Las Vegas, and the largest tennis complex on the Strip. Guest rooms include TV, dual-line speakerphone, in-room safe, clock radio, iron/ ironing board, and hair dryer. Internet is extra.
3645 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas NV 89109
877-603-4390 or 702-967-4111 Fax 702-967-4405
www.ballyslasvegas.com
Hotel parkiNG: Parking is free at Bally’s. traNsportatioN FroM airport:
Taxi or car rental. See last page for fly-in info.
rooM reserVatioNs
The Conference has a special room rate of $89.00 PP single/double. To receive this rate, reserve by
Monday, april 9 and state that you are with the
Flight School Conference. Please assume if you
book after April 9 that you will pay a considerably higher room rate if rooms are still available. reservations: 1-800-358-8777
General Session VI, continued Rick Witt—Moderator
President, Leading Edge Aviation Dr. Peter Dittmer
Chair Aviation Science Department Utah Valley University
Dr. Laura Pogue
President, Complete Consulting Inc.
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12:15 luncheon
Tony Rohloff—Moderator
Founding Partner, Premier Flight Academy Darrin Greubel
Manager—Line Operations ExpressJet Airlines Inc. 1:30 GeNeral sessioN Vii:
Create a Customer service program
Learn why an ongoing customer service program is the key to your future. You will add and retain customers when customer service is made a priority.
Debbie Sparks—Moderator
General Manager, Air Orlando Inc. Randy Rowles
Vice President Business Development Night Flight Concepts Inc.
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3:00 GeNeral sessioN Viii: a Flight school on trial
Experience a real time feeling for what it is like to be on trial. You will stay riveted in your seat with this learning opportunity.
Jeff Bauer—Moderator
President, NationAir Aviation Insurance Alan Farkas, Esquire
Co-chair, SmithAmundsen Aerospace Law Practice
Ladd Sanger, Esquire
Managing Partner, Slack & Davis 5:30 Free evening to explore las Vegas
Friday, May 4
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8:00 registration opens
8:30 Flight school Workshops session ii with light sport (lsa) emphasis
Attendees divide into working groups to discuss a variety of topics with interactive participation. The LSA category will be a primary focus for this workshop. 10:30 Conference adjournment
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registration
Step 1:
CoMplete your proFile
Please fill out a profile for each attendee. (Make a copy of this form for each person.) Please print clearly.
Full name
Last First
First name or nickname for badge Title/Position Organization
Your organization’s name will appear this way.
Address
City State/Province
Zip/Postal Code Country
Telephone ( ) Fax ( )
Special needs, if any
Arrival date* time Departure date time
*Needed to estimate attendance at meals and functions
I am a current FSANA member: m Yes m No
Step 2:
CalCulate your payMeNt
Save $100 per person with early registration.
Plus, save $50 off listed fee amount for each additional attendee from your organization.
Fee schedule on/before april 9 ... after april 9
Attendee Registration: FSANA member... $365.00 ... $465.00 Non-member ... $465.00 ... $565.00 Government rate ... $365.00 ... $465.00
atteNtioN NoN-FsaNa MeMbers: Check here m if you wish to apply the difference you pay for the non-member v.s. member rates toward a FSANA membership. Call 610-791-4359 or visit www.fsana.com for an application form.
Attendee Registration (from Fee Schedule above) ... $
# Additional Attendee Registrations:
(Deduct $50 from Fee Schedule amount per person) ... $
total payMeNt
... $m Check enclosed payable in U.S. dollars to: Flight school association of Na
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Name as it appears on card
Expiration date / Signature Zip code associated with this credit card
Step 3:
reply by Fax or Mail (see Next paGe)
CoNFereNCe sCHolarsHips
Financial assistance may be available to you toward conference registration. This does not include room accommodations or transporta-tion. If you wish to attend, but require finan-cial assistance, please submit this form ASAP so we can see if you qualify.
the Business of Flight training
SMaBout Fsana
the Flight school association of North america is a membership-based
association which represents flight schools, firms that provide products or services to the flight training or aviation industry, and supporting partners. Through the Flight School Association, the flight training industry has a voice which clearly represents the core foundation of the flight training segment within the aviation industry.
The Flight School Association identifies and establishes programs that are intended to help both new and existing flight schools as they deal with the multitude of work-scope issues they face on a daily basis.
to CoNtaCt
Flight School Association of North America 3111 Arcadia Avenue, Allentown PA 18103 610-791-4359 Fax 610-797-8238
info@fsana.com
Personal aircraFt Fly-ins
Aircraft flying in should contact Henderson executive airport. The airport is located 15 minutes from downtown Las Vegas at 3500 Executive Terminal Drive, Suite 100, Henderson, NV 89052. Phone: 702-261-4800 Fax: 702-261-4820.
For QuestioNs about tHe CoNFereNCe
Contact the Flight School Association of North America
by phone: 610-791-4359 by email: info@fsana.com on the Web: fsana.com
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Step 3:
reply by Fax or Mail
Fax your completed registration form(s) to:
610-797-8238
or mail form(s) and remittance to:
Flight school association of Na
3111 arcadia avenue, allentown pa 18103
For Help WitH reGistratioN
Contact the Flight School Association of North America
by phone: 610-791-4359 by email: info@fsana.com on the Web: fsana.com
CaNCellatioN poliCy: All cancellations must be made in writing. Cancel on or before
Friday, April 13, 2012—receive a full refund. Cancel on April 14-23, 2012—receive 50% refund. No refunds for cancellations after April 23, 2012. Refunds will be sent in June 2012.