CABAA

Chicago Area Business Aviation Association

 
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CABAA is a grassroots organization formed by business aviation professionals for the purpose of offering our members relevant information, training, and networking experiences to enhance the quality and quantity of business aviation operations in the Chicagoland area.

SAVE THE DATE!  MARCH 23, 2012
CABAA at GARY JET CENTER
Beyond the iPad:  The future of the EFB

Jeppesen will host a session about the rapid pace of change in EFB solutions over the past couple of years and how that has presented new opportunities for flight departments to transition to a paperless cockpit.  Jeppesen will offer insights into lessons learned from early adopters of this technology, hardware and software issues, and insights into the unique mobile ecosystem from an aviation context.  Jeppesen will also share its view of the future of this technology as part of a broader integrated operations system.


 

SAVE THE DATE! 

April 26, 2012 Safety Stand-Down

What's in your Safety Toolbox? -- Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

What is the CABAA Annual Safety Stand-down?

Promoting aviation safety is a core value of the Chicago Area Business Aviation Association. Each year, CABAA invites the industries most dynamic and insightful speakers to cover topics designed to continuously improve Business Aviation’s stellar safety record.

Who should attend?

Anyone with an interest in Aviation Safety! This includes Pilots of all levels, Department Mangers, Aircraft Mechanics, Schedulers & Dispatchers, as well as all other industry partners. Due to the importance of the subject, this program is open to the public. Non-CABAA members are welcome!

Why Attend?

Aviation safety is not just for pilots, everyone plays a role. This year the CABAA has teamed up with the NBAA and FAA to further expand our offer. Everyone that attends the 2011 CABAA Safety Stand-down will be eligible for credit for the following programs:

NBAA Certified Aviation Manager Program: Participants in the 2011 CABAA Safety Stand-Down will be eligible to gain one (1) credit point towards completion or recertification for the NBAA Certified Aviation Managers (CAM) Program.


FAA Wings Program: Earn two (2) MASTER Wings points, and one (1) credit for the Aviation Maintenance Tech Program for participating in the 2011 CABAA Safety Stand-Down.

 

2012 Topics:

Using evaluation forms from the 2011 Safety Stand-Down, we are bringing back three speakers who will be speaking on brand new topics including:

Obtaining Greater Compliance with SOPs:
An Essential Component in Improving Aviation Safety
Hon. Robert Sumwalt – Member, National Transportation Safety Board

Second Generation Flight Risk Assessment Tools:
Strengths, Weaknesses and Next Generation Opportunities
Peter Agur –- The VanAllen Group

 

Raising the bar for FBO Safety:
NATA Introduces the Safety 1st Ground Audit Standard
Walter Chartrand – Director of Training, Epic Aviation, LLC

New for 2012

Catering Safety Management Systems:
Understand the risks in aviation catering and how to mitigate them
Paula Kraft – Tastefully Yours Catering

In 2012, our second new speaker is TBA.

Agenda:

8:15AM – Continental Breakfast
9:00AM – Welcome and Morning Presentations
12:00PM – Buffet Lunch & Networking
12:45PM –Afternoon Presentations

Entrance Fees (Per attendee):

It is important to CABAA that cost is not a barrier to participating. We thank our sponsors and members of CABAA for helping to subsidize the cost of this program.


Members: $TBA
Non-Members: $TBA
Price includes breakfast, lunch, and

Additional Information:

Please contact David Coleman, Chair - CABAA Safety Committee for more information.
Phone: 847/249-8557
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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