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General Meetings & Educational
Forums -- Past, Present and Future:
| December 5, 2008 |
Holiday Luncheon |
Tuscany, Wheeling, IL |
November 18, 2008
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Next Gen Meeting |
Drury Lane, Oakbrook, IL |
October, 2008
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No Meeting NBAA |
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| September 26, 2008 |
Bombardier XRS |
Lewis University |
| August 21, 2008 |
Crane's Landing
Lincolnshire, IL |
GOLF, NETWORKING, FUN
To sponsor email bfash@411lf.com |
| July 18, 2008 |
Cessna |
Cessna Static Display
at J.A. Air Center Corporate Facility at Aurora Airport |
| June 20, 2008 |
Maintenance Roundtable |
Radisson Hotel, Northbrook, IL
VERY POPULAR EVENT, REGISTRATION OPEN! |
| May 30, 2008 |
Embraer, Mr. Cameron Gowans |
Static Display, Waukegan Airport
Phenom 100, Lineage 1000. REGISTRATION OPEN! |
| April 21, 2008 |
MedAire, Flight Safety Intl., FACTS |
Safety Day, DuPage Airport Authority - Travel health, Hazardous Materia Scenariosl, Emergency evacuation training simulator. |
| March 14, 2008 |
Mitch Gallo,
Senior Air Safety Investigator, NTSB |
Prairie Landing Golf Club, West Chicago (DuPage)
The anatomy of an NTSB investigation; what business aviation needs to know. growing trends in corporate accidents.
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| February 15, 2008 |
FAA from Tracon, Traffic Management Unit and Center
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Chicago ATC, Drury Lane, Oakbrook, IL , CLICK HERE FOR PRESENTATION
BY FAA. |
| January 25, 2008 |
NBAA, Mr. Ed Bolen |
Challenges and Opportunities Facing our Industry, Drury Lane, Oakbrook, IL |
| December 14, 2007 |
CABAA Holiday Party |
Drury Lane, Oakbrook, IL
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| November 16, 2007 |
Winter Operations |
Chicago Executive Airport (Palwaukee)
Ascent Aviation Group, Mr. David Newman |
| October 19, 2007 |
Maintenance Director's Roundtable |
Maggiano's, Schaumburg, IL
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September, 2007
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No meeting due to NBAA |
NBAA Convention |
| August 23, 2007 |
2007 CABAA Golf Classic |
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, Lemont, Illinois
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| July 27, 2007 |
Cabin Refurbishment - Latest Trends/Project Management Tips
Presented by: Midcoast Aviation |
Topic: Cabin Refurbishment - Latest Trends/Project Management Tips
Location: Drury Lane, Oakbrook, IL
Luncheon: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| June 22, 2007 |
CABAA Safety and Security Day |
Topic: Human Factors/Crew Decision - Crew Resource Management - High Altitude Decompression - Emergency Simulator Rides
Location: DB Aviation Waukegan, IL
Breakfast and Lunch
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| May 18, 2007 |
Rockwell Collins |
Topic: New Technologies in Cabin Systems and High Speed Data. Cabin management and Cabin Entertainment.
Location: Maggiano's Italian Restaurant
Schaumburg, IL
Luncheon: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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| April 27, 2007 |
Sino-Swearingen |
Topic: Static Display –SJ30-2
Location: DuPage Airport
Luncheon: Sponsored by Sino-Swearingen
Pictures from this event |
| March 16, 2007 |
Government Affairs Day
sponsored by
Signature Flight Support |
Sponsored by Signature Flight Support
Speakers: State Senator Antonio Munoz;
Illinois Chamber of Commerce President Douglas Whitley and Dr. Susan Shea, IDOT, Aeronautics Division
Location: Chase/Aon Hangar – Midway Airport
5713 S. Central Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638
Luncheon served after guest presentations and offered free to any guest legislators attending.
Click here for more information and to RSVP.
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| February 16, 2007 |
Glass Cockpit Retrofits
Presented by: Duncan Aviation |
Topic: Glass Cockpit Retrofits
Sponsored by Duncan Aviation
Location: Lewis University
Luncheon served after the presentation and provided free to Lewis University students invited to attend. Scholarship Committee will also discuss Scholarship and Mentoring Program
RSVP and pay for lunch here. |
| January 12, 2007 |
2007 CABAA Annual Meeting and Board Election. Special Keynote Speaker: Doug Carr, VP Safety & Regulation, NBAA |
Annual Meeting and Election
You can’t miss this event!! This is the most important meeting that you will attend this year as a member of CABAA. At this meeting, you will cast your vote for the election of CABAA Board Members, get an overview of the meetings CABAA has planned for 2007, receive an update from the Committee Chairs and hear all about the success of 2006. Additionally, there will be a keynote address by Mr. Mike Nichols with NBAA. Do not miss the most important CABAA event of 2007!!! |
| December 8, 2006 |
CABAA Christmas Party!
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Last gathering of 2006 & Christmas Party!
Join us at Drury Lane Oak Brook for a fun evening of food, friends and live music as we celebrate the holidays together! Everyone is welcome to bring their spouses and significant others.
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| November 17, 2006 |
George J. Yundt III,
Midwest Manager,
Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation |
"Green" Falcon 7X on Static Display, plus presentation: Advantages of Fly-By-Wire & 7X Certification Update
Hosted by Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. and Aspen Executive Air at Dupage Airport. Mr. Yundt will have a "Green" Falcon 7X on Static Display, and will provide an update as the aircraft nears certification 1Q-2007. Additionally, he will discuss the many new technologies embodied in the 7X design, and specifically the numerous advantages of a Fly-By-Wire Corporate Jet.
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| October, 2006 |
No meeting |
NBAA - Orlando |
| September 29 , 2006 |
Jeff Vilker
Gulfstream Aerospace |
Join Jeff Vilker and John Hodskins who will be offering attendees the opportunity to board one of the newest additions to their fleet, the G150. Also on static display will be the ever-popular and spacious G450. |
| August 24, 2006 |
CABAA Annual Scholarship Golf Outing,
Makray Golf Club,
Barrington, IL |
Annual CABAA Scholarship Golf Outing. All proceeds from this popular annual event will go to benefit multiple college students in Illinois that are distinguishing themselves in the study of Aviation, as a Pilot, Technician or Aviation Business. Likely to be a sell-out, make your reservations early! |
| July 21, 2006 |
Mark Stear, Regional Sales Manager
Embraer Aircraft |
Mark Stear will be offering CABAA members an overview of the Embraer Executive Jet Program along with a Static Display featuring the Phenom 300 Mockup and the Legacy 600 Demonstrator Aircraft.
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| June 23, 2006 |
General Meeting and BBQ Luncheon 11:30 - 13:30 sponsored by MedAire and Palwaukee Airport
CPR/AED Training from 09:00 - 12:00 offered by the Village of Wheeling Fire Dept. and Prospect Heights Fire Protection District
Palwaukee Airport |
CABAA Safety & Survival Workshop
CPR/AED Training: This three-hour course put on by experienced professionals will equip you with life-saving techniques and educate you through hands-on training. As you know, AED's are popping-up at all kinds of places and they have already saved lives. You can find them in airports, airplanes, churches, schools, and many other public places. When you get this training, you could be the one that is in the "right place" to use what you've learned to possibly save a life.
Immediately following the training session will be our general meeting including a BBQ Luncheon and presentation sponsored in-part by MedAire and Palwaukee Airport. Even if you don't join us for the training session, please join us at 11:30 for a fun BBQ with food, friends and a presenation by MedAire.
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| May 24, 2006 |
Jim Bunke, Sales Director- Wide Body Business Jets for Bombardier
Gary Bokowy, Sales Director - Learjet |
Bombardier will have a
Global Express XRS on static display. This is a brand new demonstrator and the CABAA group will be the first to see this spectacular airplane. Also on display with be the
Learjet 45. |
| April 21, 2006 |
Alan L. Farkas. Partner, Madsen, Farkas & Powen, L.L.C.
Mike McKinley, FAA Attorney, Great Lakes Region
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"I'm with the FAA, mind if I ask you a few questions?"
Alan Farkas and Mike McKinley will present a Mock Trial of an FAA Pilot Certificate Action along with other potential real life scenarios. Any Pilot will find this not only instructive, but as a cautionary lesson on what a legal entanglement with the FAA may be like. |
| March 24, 2006 |
Mike O'Brien plus other Chicago FAA ARTCC & TRACON Staff
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The How's and Why's of Flying in Chicago's Airspace
Mike and his team will explain why ATC routes us the way they do through the Chicago Airspace. Every pilot will benefit from this presentation, and the opportunity to submit questions (in advance). Pilots, don't miss this one! |
| February 24, 2006 |
Ray E. Stanton, Director - Safety & Loss Control
AIG Aviation |
Operational Risk Management - The Air Force Way.
The US Air Force’s six-step decision-making process uses tools to systematically identify risks and benefits. This approach has reaped huge benefits for the US Air Force. By applying these six steps, managers, pilots, mechanics, and everyone involved in flight operations can better determine the best course of action, regardless of the situation. |
| January 27, 2006 |
2006 CABAA Annual Meeting and Board Election. Special Keynote Speaker: Ed Bolen, President, NBAA |
This is perhaps the most important Meeting you will attend in the membership year! This is where you cast your vote for the election of CABAA Board Members, and help determind the direction of our organization for the year ahead. Additionally, there will be a keynote address by our parent organization's President & CEO, Mr. Ed Bolen of NBAA. No other person in our industry is better equipped to discuss the challenges and opportunities that confront Business Aviation and our future! Do not miss this vitally important meeting! The event will be held at Drury Lane. (click here for more information)
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December 8, 2005
(EVENING Event) |
CABAA 2005 Christmas / Holiday Party & Social
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Not only will this be the last CABAA meeting of 2005, hopefully it will be the most fun! Invite Guests, Non-Members, and bring your Spouse / Significant Other! Free Soft Refreshments, Cash Bar and a Full-Service Dinner will be provided. The event will be held at Drury Lane. Click here for more information. |
| October 21, 2005 |
Dr Susan Shea, Dir., Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics & Senator Steve Rauschenberger, and Ed Green, General Manager, Garrett-SPI |
FIRST ANNUAL CABAA GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DAY: We will welcome the new Director of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics, Dr. Susan Shea, Senator Steve Rauschenberger, and CABAA member Ed Green of Garrett Aviation in Springfield, Illinois. Our speakers will address several issues of critical importance to our regional aviation interests, including imposition of TSA protocols on private aviation, budgeting concerns for local airports, development of a downtown heliport, and taxation of aviation services. The event will be at ConAgra's Hangar on Tower Road, DuPage Airport. |
| September 23, 2005 |
Mr. Dick Hansen,
Retired CEO, Pilot & Aviation Enthusiast |
Dick Hansen will present a story of the recovery and restoration of his WWII F4F Aircraft from Lake Michigan. His story is not only interesting and entertaining, but it has a terrific ending. Anyone that loves airplanes will greatly enjoy Dick's story. Duncan Aviation will Sponsor the Luncheon. The meeting will be at Drury Lane-Oakbrook Center |
| August 25, 2005 |
7th Annual CABAA Charity Golf Outing |
This is our Biggest, most fun, and best-attended meeting every year. And why not? Being with your industry peers for a great day of golf, benefitting worthy charitable causes, and the chance for you to win a number of nice raffle and great door prizes. The event will be at Prairie Landing Golf Course |
| July 22, 2005 |
FAA: Chicago ARTCC (Center) |
A special tour for CABAA Manbers will be offered for a small group of interested Members, immediately following the DuPage Bombardier Meeting (below). For Information, Click HERE. |
| July 22, 2005 |
Jim Bunke, Sales Director, Business Aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace |
Jim will have the new Bombardier Global 5000 on static Display at the McDonald's-Citadel Hangar (1000 ft N. of the Tower), DuPage Airport (KDPA). A short presentation is expected, along with a full luncheon provided courtesy of Bombardier. |
| June 24, 2005 |
Randy Becker, Sales Manager
Embraer Aircraft |
The Embraer Legacy Executive and Legacy Shuttle will be on Static Display, hosted by Lumanair, Aurora Airport (KARR). There will be a short presentation as well as a full luncheon.
(At Lumanair, Aurora Airport, KARR) |
| May 13, 2005 |
Jack Harrington, VP Business Affairs
Eclipse Aviation |
Very Light Jet Enabling Technologies: Friction Stir welding, Integrated Avionics, micro- turbofan engines. Solving the problem of adequate Pilot Training & Insurance Issues. Luncheon sponsored by Palwaukee Airport.
(At Drury Lane Theater, English Room, OakBrook Terrace, IL) |
| April 22, 2005 |
George J. Yundt III, Regional Sales Manager
Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation
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Static Display of Falcon 900EX EASy & 2000EX EASy Aircraft.
Presentation: Falcon
7X Program Update, Fly by Wire Flight Laws; What FBW technology means for future corporate aircraft safety, control and efficiency.
(At DB Aviation, Waukegan, IL UGN) |
| March 18, 2005 |
CABAA Flight Department Forum |
Four selected Chicago Area Flight Departments will sit on a panel to describe their unique operations: their staff, missions, and discuss what they see as the biggest challenges ahead. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from 4 of your neighbors!
(At O'Hare Wyndham Hotel) |
| February 25, 2005 |
William K. Connor,
Consultant in Acoustics |
As a renowned physicist, acoustician and noise control consultant, Bill will describe the state of the art of making the cabin quiet for the comfort, productivity, and relaxation of passengers. He will discuss materials, technologies, and procedures, and will identify critical considerations in obtaining the best results in both new and re-completed aircraft.
(At Drury Lane Theater, English Room, OakBrook Terrace, IL) |
| January 28, 2005 |
1) CABAA Officers
2) Bill Brogan, City of Chicago Aviation Department
3) Brian Hogan, United States Aviation Underwriters |
1) CABAA Annual Meeting, Election of Board & Officers, year in review.
2) Chicago McCormick Place Helipad
3) Corporate Aviation Emergency Response Planning
(At Drury Lane Theater, English Room, OakBrook Terrace, IL) |
| November 19, 2004 |
Packer
Engineering
Speaker:
Dr. John Fildes & Steve Meyers |
Future
use of Composits in Aircraft Structures; Design, Inspection and
Repair
(At
Drury Lane Theater, English Room, OakBrook Terrace, IL) |
| October 29, 2004 |
Cessna
Citation
Dave
Pogorsky, Sales & Marketing |
Static
Dispaly and Presentation: Sovereign and newly certified CJ2.
(At
T-Bird Aviation Hangar, DuPage Airport DPA) |
| September 17, 2004 |
Rockwell-Collins
/ Flight Dynamics
Speaker:
Richard Hansen & Tom Geiger |
Enhanced Flight Vision Systems
(EFVS) w/ HUGS for Improved Ground & Flight Safety, Utility and
Lower Approach Minimums Will be held at Drury Lane. |
| June 24, 2004 |
NBAA Chicago Business Aviation Regional Forum |
Various presenters throughout the day. Approx. 60 Aircraft
on Static Display. CABAA will have a booth. (At DuPage Airport
(DPA)) |
| May 6, 2004 |
Jim Bunke, Bombardier |
Lunch & Static Presentation:
Global Express & CL-604 (At Signature-MDW Airport) |
| April 16, 2004 |
Kent Jackson, Attorney at Law |
FAA Enforcement Actions. Held at Drury Lane. |
| March 19, 2004 |
Jim Guerin, Gulfstream |
Lunch & Static Presentation: Gulfstream 200 & 400 (At N.
American Jet, PWK Airport) |
| February 20, 2004 |
Jeff Geraci, ADR, Inc. |
Technology for Flight; Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Held at Drury Lane.
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| December 19, 2003 |
Joel Ehrman, ARINC Direct |
Wx, Digital Voice, Data & RVSM. Held at Drury Lane. |
| October 31, 2003 |
George Yundt, Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. |
Improving Human Factors, EASy Cockpit, Falcon 2000EX & 7X Update. Held at Drury Lane.
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| August, 15, 2003 |
Gary Bokowy, Bombardier |
Lear 40 & Challenger 3000 Presentation. Held at Drury Lane. |
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