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NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION • focusNBAA and AOPA Join Again for Light Business Airplane ConferencesThe Light Business Airplane (LBA) Conference will be returning to NBAA’s Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2011) this year, presented as a joint effort between NBAA and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).This marks the second year that NBAA and AOPA have teamed up for the event, which caters specifically to owners and operators of light airplanes, ranging from single-engine piston airplanes to light business jets.The conference will be held on the first two days of NBAA2011, which will take place in Las Vegas, NV, on October 10 to 12. AOPA will feature similar programming at its annual Aviation Summit in Hartford, CT, on September 22 to 24.The two associations have worked together on several initiatives in the educational, regulatory and legislative arenas, and collaboration on the LBA Conference is another way to strengthen this partnership. In addition, hosting the event at two separate times and on opposite coasts is a way to promote greater access to educational opportunities.As with last year’s LBA Conference, which drew an estimated 600 Attendees, the focus will be on the entrepreneur who uses an airplane for business purposes, as well as on those who are considering the purchase of a light aircraft for business.The conference will feature five sessions on Monday and Tuesday, enabling Attendees to pick and choose subjects of interest, while enabling ample time to visit either show’s exhibit floor and aircraft display, which will include light business airplanes.To learn more, visit www.nbaa.org/lba. m2011 Light Business Airplane Conference ScheduleOctober 10-11 in Las Vegas, NV (in conjunction with NBAA2011)Monday, October 10IFR Safety Focus – FAF Inbound11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Room N237Presenter: JJ Greenway, AOPA Air Safety InstituteFinal approach is the shortest segment of any flight, but it can be filled with the most excitement and danger. Hidden traps abound for the unwary IFR pilot. Review some of the pitfalls with veteran ATP and CFI JJ Greenway, the AOPA Air Safety Institute’s chief flight instructor.Maximizing Benefits and Minimizing Costs of Your Business Aircraft1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room N237Presenters: Janet Bressler, AOPA Insurance Agency; Anne Ford, Bank of America; Nel Stubbs, Conklin & de DeckerCosts associated with operating an aircraft can be significant, but difficult to identify and understand. Explore the categories of fixed and variable operating costs and how to organize them into data for management information. Additionally, there may be opportunities to increase your bottom line through efficiencies obtained in aircraft finance and insurance. Our experts will explore ways to help you understand and minimize your costs while maximizing the use of your airplane.Passing FL1802:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Room N237Presenter: Adrian Eicchorn, Aviation Maintenance ExpertFlying into the flight levels can seem like you are entering a new dimension. There are regulatory changes, weather differences and even physiological implications. This session — which will be of interest to those seeking to fly high-performance piston airplanes, turboprops or light jets in the flight levels for the first time, as well as those with operational experience above FL180 — will examine the operational and safety issues that can and will arise, and how to train for them.Tuesday, October 11Getting Reimbursed for Flights – What Do the FARs Say?11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Room N237Presenters: Eli Mansour, Luce Forward, Kathy Yodice, Yodice AssociatesFAA regulations, interpretations and case law surrounding payment or reimbursements can be confusing and even appear contradictory. What costs can a private pilot charge to other passengers or to the company when flying for business purposes? Will a commercial pilot certificate allow greater reimbursement for flights? This session will clarify the legal maze and provide you with a path forward so you can help offset or recover your flying expenses.Tax Benefits of Business Aircraft1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room N237Presenter: Jed Wolcott, Wolcott & Associates, P.A., CPAsLearn how you can minimize your business taxes through the acquisition and operation of a general aviation aircraft for business travel. This presentation will cover which expenses can be deducted when you use your personal airplane for business purposes, as well as how to maximize deductions of an aircraft owned by your company.JULY 2011 TWIN & TURBINE • 43