With 400+ exhibitors we are fortunate to have access to the wide knowledge base of National industry and government experts. Each year the WAA team designs a unique series of FAA approved seminars spanning both days of the event.
Saturday's seminars will allow for the 8 hour refresher requirements.
$35.00 includes IA Renewal certificate, land admission both days of the Conference. Bring picture ID.
Saturday, February 24 - Check in and ID verification begins at 7:00 AM
Registered IA's attending the maintenance classes will earn credits toward certificate renewal. Attendees must pre-register for the event online, by phone or email. IA's must show picture ID at registration and are required to have registration card stamped at the close of each hour attended. 8 hours available SAT.
SATURDAY | 2025 Preliminary Schedule
8:00 AM | Aircraft Battery Technology 2025 | Dave Vega, Western Technical Sales Manager, Cocorde Battery Corporation
The battery is the heart of your aircraft. Concorde Battery Corporation presents the recommended methodologies for proper servicing, capacity testing, and charging your aircraft battery. The goal is to safely maximize the life of your battery by using established and proper maintenance practices. Additional topics include; lead acid aircraft battery ratings, commissioning of lead acid aircraft batteries, cleaning & storage, installation eligibility and an overview of contemporary battery technologies in the marketplace. Dave Vega brings decades of experience working with lead acid batteries, in both technical and customer support, working with MRO’s and repair stations throughout the west. Dave has a 35 year aviation background in General Aviation to Business Jet & Rotorcraft markets. He began his aviation career working at Standard Aero in 1982 and has continued as a Regional Sales Manager for parts distribution for last 20 years, successful in sales management and support. Dave joined the Concorde Battery Sales Team in 2018.
9:00 AM | General Aviation Muffler Systems, An "Exhaustive" Overview | James Shafrer, Power Flow Systems, Inc.
Jim will explain the design, construction, and best practices for the maintenance and repair of traditional aircraft exhaust systems. We will also discuss the theory and design concepts of tuned exhaust systems for general aviation aircraft and how they can benefit both four and six cylinder aircraft engines equipped with either fixed pitch or constant speed propellers.
10:15 AM | Beringer Aero High Performance Brake and Wheels
Billy James , Beringer Aero
James has an Airframe and Powerplant technician certificate with an Inspection Authorization (IA) rating and over 35 years of experience. He earned a degree in Aviation Technology from Greenville Technical College and has worked in aircraft maintenance since 1987. He holds five jet school specialty certificates, has built nine experimental aircraft, and is a commercial pilot with airplane single-engine land (ASEL) and private airplane single-engine sea (ASES) ratings, as well as an instrument rating. James has endorsements for tailwheel, jets, and aerobatic flying. He was also an ultralight flight instructor for USUA, providing over 1,000 hours of instruction. He has been flying since 1985, has owned four aircraft, and logged over 2,500 flight hours.
11:30 | Corrosion Prevention and Control | Mark Pearson, Lear Chemical Research Corporation.
Technical presentation, covering effective corrosion control of aviation components using thin-film water displacement compounds. Mark Pearson is Technical Support Manager, repairman license since 2009, BA in Business.
Lunch from 12-1:30 — please visit exhibits
1:30 PM | Fuel Cells and Components in Unleaded Fuel | Kurt Hartwig, Eagle Fuel Cells
An overview of current and future fuels and their effects on fuel cells and other fuel system. IA renewal seminar covering: Aviation fuels and their effects on fuel cells and fuel system components., overview of leaded fuels, overview of unleaded fuels, current effects, potential future effects, and suggested inspections components.
Kurt is an FAA licensed technician with over 40 years of fuel cell repair and installation experience.He has spoken for the FAA and PAMA at IA refreshers across the country for over 25 years. He is a member of the Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association, PAMA, AOPA, ABS, EAA & CAP. He served as Airport Commissioner and chairman from 2000 to 2010. He is currently the owner and General Manager for Eagle Fuel Cells an FAA and EASA Certified Repair Station and the owner of Storehouse LLC a TSO / PMA manufacturer.
2:30 PM | Troubleshooting and Maintaining RSA Fuel Injection Systems and MSA Carburetors Alan Jesmer, Tempest Aero Group
Operation of mechanical RSA fuel injection systems
Maintaining and troubleshooting RSA fuel injection systems
Operation of float carburetors
Maintaining and troubleshooting MSA carburetors
3:30 PM | Maintenance Safety Issue with FAA
Curt Cowley is the Airworthiness FAASTeam Program Manager for the Portland FSDO, and has been with the FAA for 14 years. Curt began his aviation career as a US Army UH-1 Medevac Crew chief, AH-64 Maintenance Supervisor, and his final Army assignment was as the Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) for the US Army's fleet of 14 former Soviet-bloc Helicopters. His civilian experience is as a Repair Station maintenance supervisor working on everything from Piper Cubs, to Gulfstream corporate jets, and Bell Helicopters. He has 42 years of aviation maintenance experiance, and has been a Private pilot since 1982. He owns and flies an Aeronca 7AC Champ, and Aeronca 15AC Sedan.
4:30 | RecentAdvancements in the PowerUp Magneto Program
Paul Gryko, Acorn Welding, a Hartzell
Aerospace Welding Company
Join Paul Gryko, a seasoned expert with 20 years of experience in engine accessories at Hartzell Aviation. Paul will be presenting the Hartzell Engine Tech’s portfolio of products and showcasing the recent advancements in the PowerUp Magneto Program. With two decades of experience in repair, overhaul, and manufacturing of welded products for the aerospace industry, Paul is a specialist in firewall forward accessories for piston and turbine aircraft.
SUNDAY
10:15 AM | Engine Maintenance on Specific Aircraft
Paul Gryko, Hartzell Aerospace Welding Company
Paul offers a collection of safety maintenance training courses focused on Hartzell products for four common aircraft: Cirrus SR22T, Beech Bonanza, Piper Seminole, and Van’s RV8. Each uses different Hartzell Aviation products for their engines or heating systems.