Join the fun at the 2009 OPA CONVENTION in Albany (S12) as we return again to Albany. The convention is Saturday,
August 29, 2009. This year
we will hold our annual convention during the Northwest Art & Air Festival. Whether you fly in or drive; plan on attending
the fun and educational 2009 OPA Convention and enjoy the Northwest Art & Air Festival with your entire family.
The Northwest Art & Air Festival is a three day event including:
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Oregon Pilots Association State Convention and Annual Meeting
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Hot-air balloon launches
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Night Glow on Friday night with laser light show and concert
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Two car shows on Saturday and Sunday
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Over 70 artists with demonstrations daily
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FREE airplane rides for children 8-17 through the “Young Eagles” program
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Silent auction of aviation items by Lane County Chapter
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and much, much more!
This year you'll have plenty of time to attend OPA events and also take in activities at the Festival.
 
Art and Air Fesitval Schedule of Events
Event Description |
Time |
| Balloon Launch |
6:45am |
| Breakfast |
7:00am |
| Spot Landing Contest |
7:30am - 9:30am |
| Young Eagle Rides |
9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Silent Auction of Aviation items |
9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Lunch |
10:00am - 2:00pm |
| Oregon Pilots' Association Seminars and Meetings |
10:00am - 3:40pm |
| Oregon Pilots' Association Annual Meeting |
3:45pm - 5:30pm |
| OPA Banquet hosted by Albany OPA Chapter |
5:30pm - 7:00pm |
| Concert in the Park |
8:00pm |
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
AOPA VICE PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS OREGON PILOTS' ASSOCIATION
Greg Pecoraro, Vice President for Airports and State Advocacy of the Aircraft and Pilots Association (AOPA) will be a featured speaker on Saturday August 29th. As one of the most knowledgeable advocates and spokespersons on General Aviation in the country, he will bring his insight into the challenges we as pilots face, and will invite questions on what we as an organization, and as individuals, can be doing to protect our freedom to fly.
Mr. Pecoraro is responsible for airports, state and local government relations, the Airport Support Network program, and directing the work of the Association’s 12 Regional Representatives. He comes to AOPA with an extensive background in federal, state, and local government, having served as Maryland’s Assistant Secretary of Transportation and as Chief of Staff to the County Executive of Baltimore County. Earlier, Pecoraro twice served as an assistant to U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes and as Special Assistant and Deputy State Treasurer to the State Treasurer of Maryland. He is also a member of the City Council in Westminster, Maryland, where he has served for over 14 years, and has been active in many other community and civic organizations.
Pecoraro studied political science at the Johns Hopkins University, and resides in Westminster, MD with his wife, Cyd and daughter Alexandra.
One other thing: he flies airplanes.
NOTED SPEAKERS
- Dave Martin - Building the RV-12 Light Sport Aircraft
- Seminar from "The Ninety-Nines"
- Panel of Oregon Aviation Companies
- Brendan Fitzpatrick - OPA President-elect
OPA SCHEDULE
NOTE: All seminars, meetings, and dinner are held in the Linn County Expo Center on the east side of the airport. Members arriving by air can take the free shuttle from the west to the east side.
Time |
Seminars and Meetings |
| 10:00 - 10:55 |
OPA Leadership Roundtable with State Officers - All OPA Chapter Officers are encourged to attend |
| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Dave Martin - Building an RV-12 Light Sport Aircraft |
| 13:00 - 14:15 |
New Developments from Leading Oregon Equipment Providers |
| 13:00 - 16:00 |
99s Oregon Pines Chapter - Flying Companion Seminar |
| 14:20 - 15:40 |
Dialog with AOPA - Vice-president Greg Pecoraro will be available to answer your questions |
| 15:45 - 17:00 |
Oregon Pilots' Association Annual Membership Meeting |
OPA BANQUET DINNER 
The Albany chapter is hosting a banquet dinner to be held after the Annual Meeting. Keynote speaker is Dick Pardee who will be telling us the saga of Howard Hughes. Dinner will consist of Teriyaki Chicken or Vegetarian offering. Cost is $19.50 in advance. Click here for information on payment information.
Save the date now on your calendar for Saturday, August 29th
Check back later as more details become available |
