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at times difficult to identify and understand. Explore the categories of operating costs (fixed and variable) and how to organize these costs 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 FL180
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Flying into the flight levels can seem like you are entering a new dimension. There are regulatory changes, weather differences and physiological implications. This session, which will be of interest to those seeking to fly high-performance piston, 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 this environment.
Meet the Regulators
3:30 – 5 p.m.
Join NBAA and senior FAA leadership for a discussion about the effect of FAA’s recent reauthorization, current issues and agency priorities and emerging trends for 2012.
Tuesday, Oct. 11
iPads in the Cockpit
10 – 11:30 a.m.
iPads and similar electronic devices can greatly assist in pre- flight planning, as well as create an organized, efficient, safe cockpit environment for pilots. Attend this session to hear from pilots who have implemented iPads in general aviation operations, as well as from
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