Seminars

Schedule for Seminars
We’re still working on getting the best presenters, check this site often to see who we’ve lined up, also scan the QR code posted around the site to access the schedule!

Seminars will be held in the  Learning  Center Friday (9/27) from 9:00 until 12:00 and 1:00 until 5:00.  On Saturday  (9/28) in the learning Center from 1:00 until 5:00. For your convienance  lunch will be available on the patio (behind the big Hanger), (Please reserve lunch at link below) so you won’t miss any of the Seminars or Workshops.

When you attend a Seminar ask for a ticket, drop 1/2 half in the RED CAN. Keep the other Half, drawing for Sponsor Donated Goodies will be at 5:30 on Saturday in the Maintenance Hanger.      Must be present to win

Friday September 23rd in the  Learning Center
(Behind the Big Hanger)

9:00 – 10:00 – Michelin Aircraft Tire  –                                                                                                             Learn all there is to know about Aircraft tires, Our Friends from Michelin Aircraft Tire will be on Hand to fill us in on what’s happening in the world of tires, tubes, and what we need to do to maintain these very important part of our aircraft.

10:00 – 11:00 – Flying to the BahamasMike Owens Ever wanted to fly to the Bahamas or “Out of the Country”? Mike and ? have done it many times and will “Fill you in” as to the things to do “and not do” to make your trip successful and FUN!

11:00 – 12:00 Your Exhaust system (Ofter overlooked), but it’s as important as any other part of your aircraft. FAA Safety team – Eric Barnhill, Leo Burke, Issac White We’ll be giving you some very important information about the system that takes the “Blow” portion of (Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow) away from you and your aircraft. Inspection (what to look for), Maintenance (what to do to maintain your system), and what to ask your mechanic about the system.

12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch
A sandwich bar will be set up on the Patio (behind the big hanger), so you don’t have to miss any of the Seminars. Enjoy the view of One of the Premier Aviation Venues while relaxing on the patio. Triple Tree’s Amazing collection of RC and “Full Scale” aircraft will amaze you and make you want to “Come Back for More”! You can reserve your lunch. “On The Patio” by clicking on this link and entering the password “Piston”

1:00 – 2:00  –Recreational Aviation Association – Clay Simmons

2:00 – 3:00

3:00 – 4:00 – How High Can You Fly – Scott Crosby

4:00 – 5:00  –

Saturday September 24th
The afternoon sessions will be held in the Air Conditioned Learning Center

 1:00 – 2:00 –

2:00 – 3:00 – Flying The King – Ron Straus             Elvis’s Pilot                                                                                           Real life adventures from the Man who flew the King – Elvis’s Pilot. Ron returns to Triple Tree to amaze us with his stories of his flying carrier in the Airforce and flying THE KING – Elvis Presley. You can’t make up what Ron has done in real life. Ron speaks all over the country and around the world, You don’t want to miss him!

3:00 – 4:00 – Update on restoring the B-17 Lucky 13, Gerald Blume Last year Gerald and his crew WOWed us with a hanger full of B0-17 parts that are going into the restoration of a WWII B-17. This years Gerald will update us on the progress and parts acquired for the project. This is a real life restoration of one of (if not the most) important aircraft of the Second World War, DON’T MISS IT!

4:00 – 5:00 Aircraft Specialties – Shawn Benson