Event Schedule
Schedule subject to change without notice. Business casual is suggested for all convention events.
Wednesday, June 5th (Lakeside Terrace)
| 5:30 - 6:00 pm | New Member Welcome |
| 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Welcome Reception & Music by Chill Duo (Sponsored by Williams International) |
Thursday, June 6th (International Center - North)
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30 - 9:00 am | "Welcome from The POPA Board" |
| 9:00 - 10:30 am | "In Search of Excellence" (Sean Tucker, Aerobatics' Own Ambassador) Sponsored by Pilatus Business Aircraft |
| 10:30 - 11:00 am | Morning Break |
| 10:30 - 12:00 pm (Alternate) | "PC-12 NG Pinch Hitters Course" (Presented by Igor Lucas, SIMCOM Aviation Training) (Colorado Hall AB) |
| 11:00 - 12:00 pm | "Hypoxia Awareness and Effects" (Presented by JW Morish, FACTS Training Instructor, AirCare International) |
| 12:30-2:30 pm (Alternate) | AirCare International: "Live Drills Using ROBD (Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device)" @10 Minutes/Per Person (Colorado Hall DE) |
| 12:00-1:00 pm | Lunch Buffet |
| 1:00-2:30 pm (Alternate) | "PC-12 Legacy Pinch Hitters Course" (Presented by Igor Lucas, SIMCOM Aviation Training) (Colorado Hall AB) |
| 1:00-2:00 pm | "The Invisible Threat of Loss of Control in Flight" (Presented by Randall Brooks, Aviation Performance Solutions, VP, Flight Ops) |
| 2:00-3:00 pm | "Don't Be That Pilot" (Presented by Adam Schaefer, COO, Tradewind) |
| 3:00-3:30 pm | Afternoon Break |
| 3:30-4:30 pm | "Airborne Weather Radar-Key Tips & Limitations" (Presented by Erik Eliel, Founder & President, Radar Training International) |
| 3:30-5:30 pm (Alternate) | AirCare International: "Live Drills Using ROBD (Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device)" @10 Minutes/Per Person (Colorado Hall DE) |
| 6:00-10:00 pm | Reception, Dinner & Lawn Games (West Tower Lawn) - Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney |
Friday, June 7th (International Center - North)
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30-9:30 am | "AOPA Briefing" - Presented by Mark Baker, AOPA President |
| 10:30-3:00 pm (Alternate) | Spouse Event: Royal Gorge Railroad (Depart from The Broadmoor at 10:30AM / Return at 3:30PM) |
| 9:30-10:00 am | Morning Break |
| 10:00-11:30 am | "Pilatus Business Update" (Presented by Pilatus Representatives From Stans and Broomfield) |
| 11:30-1:00 pm | Lunch Buffet |
| 12:00-1:00 pm (Alternate) | "Legacy Upgrade Extravaganza" (Presented by Brian Cleary, Emeritus POPA Pres/Board Member) (Colorado Hall C) |
| 12:00-1:00 pm (Alternate) | "PC-24 Techniques, Tips & Challenges" (Travis Holland, PC-24 Pilot Examiner & Steve Nicoll, PC-24 Instructor, Shepherd Aero) (Colorado Hall DE) |
| 12:00-1:00 pm (Alternate) | "NG/NGX Upgrades" (Hosted by Erik Rheinheimer & Kirk Grimes, POPA Board Members) |
| 1:00-2:00PM | "Managing the Flight for Safety" (Presented by Richard Meikle, EVP, Operations & Safety, FlightSafety International) |
| 2:00-3:00 pm | RCMP and Pilatus Aircraft - (Presented by Rod Haight, RCMP - Air Services Branch) |
| 3:00-3:30 pm | Afternoon Break |
| 3:30-4:30 pm | "Accident Review" (Presented by Adam Schaefer, COO Tradewind, and POPA Board Member) |
| 3:30-5:30 pm (Alternate) | AirCare International: "Live Drills Using ROBD (Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device)" @10 Minutes/Per Person (Colorado Hall DE) |
| 6:00-10:00 pm | Reception / Dinner / Music by Roma Ransom Dual & Live Auction (International Center Pavilion) |