AOPA Pilot Magazine - October 2014 - R-3

EVENT SPEAKERS
Mark Baker, AOPA President and CEO
Pilot Town Hall
Mark took office as AOPA's fifth president in 2013. An
accomplished general aviation pilot, he began flying at the age
of 16. He has owned numerous aircraft over the years, including a
Beech 18 on floats. A native of Minnesota, he is an avid seaplane
pilot. He has more than 7,500 hours and holds multiple ratings.
Bruce Landsberg, AOPA Foundation President
"Say Again: Radio Communication Done Right"
Bruce has lead AOPA's safety initiatives for more than 20 years,
during which time the organization has been nationally recognized,
with numerous awards on aviation safety leadership and educational program excellence. He writes the monthly "Safety Pilot" and
"Foundation Focus" columns in AOPA Pilot magazine.
Kristine Hartzell, Chief Flight Instructor, Air Safety Institute
"What Went Wrong? Accident Case Study Live"
Kristine is an ATP, CFI, CFII, and MEI and has worked as an instructor and/or check airman throughout her career in Part 61, 141, 121,
and 135 operations. She has been an active flight instructor since
1994 and is the mother of two.
Rod Machado, AOPA's National CFI Spokesman
"Thinking Small to Avoid Big Mistakes"
Rod is on a one-man mission to keep the fun in learning. Rod wrote
and co-anchored ABC's Wide World of Flying. He is a columnist for
AOPA Pilot and Flight Training and is the flight instructor on
Microsoft Flight Simulator. His recent book is How to Fly an Airplane Handbook.
Dr. Jonathan Sackier, AOPA Medical Counsel
"Live for Flying? Fly for Life"
Jonathan trained as a surgeon, has been flying for years, serves as
medical cousel for AOPA, and writes the AOPA Pilot column "Fly
Well." He is passionate about patient empowerment and helps
members through AOPA's Pilot Protection Services plan.
Thomas B. Haines, AOPA Senior Vice President, Editor in Chief
"ADS-B: Equip Now?"
Tom will moderate a panel of speakers from the FAA, AOPA, and
GAMA who will discuss when and how general aviation pilots
should equip with ADS-B in advance of the 2020 mandate. The
panelists will address questions regarding the ADS-B initiative and
how it affects GA pilots. Tom is an active multi-rated pilot who
owns a Bonanza A36.

variety of gourmet food trucks,
they should be sure to keep their
eyes on the sky for a special treat:
an aerobatic demonstration from
airshow star Michael Goulian.
Members can experience a
tribute to the Greatest Generation
with a flight in EAA's B-17G Flying
Fortress Aluminum Overcast. EAA
is selling rides on its website (www.
eaa.org/en/eaa/flight-experiences)
and will offer tours of the aircraft
during the Frederick event.

Adrian Eichhorn, JetBlue Airways Pilot; A&P/IA
"Pass Me the Wrench: Owner-Performed Maintenance"
Adrian is an airline transport pilot, currently flying for JetBlue
Airways. Prior to JetBlue, he flew for the FAA, NASA, General
Dynamics, and the Washington Redskins. Adrian achieved Master
Certified Flight Instructor and Master Ground Instructor with
National Association of Flight Instructors and Master Instructors
LLC. He is also an A&P mechanic with inspection authorization.
Jim Johnston, FAA Manager, National Capital Area Region
"Capital Skies: Understanding the Washington, D.C., Airspace"
Take a behind-the-scenes look with the people who guard the
Washington, D.C., airspace and understand how to navigate the
area safely and confidently. Jim will lead a panel discussion with
members of the Department of Defense, Potomac Tracon, and
others.
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