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General Meetings & Educational Forums -- Past, Present and Future:

December 5, 2008 Holiday Luncheon Tuscany, Wheeling, IL

November 18, 2008

Next Gen Meeting Drury Lane, Oakbrook, IL

October, 2008

No Meeting NBAA  
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.

February 15, 2008

FAA from Tracon, Traffic Management Unit and Center

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

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

September, 2007

No meeting due to NBAA NBAA Convention
August 23, 2007 2007 CABAA Golf Classic

Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, Lemont, Illinois

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

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.

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.

 

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!

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

"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

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)

December 8, 2005

(EVENING Event)

CABAA 2005 Christmas / Holiday Party & Social

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

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.
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.
August, 15, 2003 Gary Bokowy, Bombardier Lear 40 & Challenger 3000 Presentation.  Held at Drury Lane.

 

 

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