If you’re an ag pilot with low time or you’re interested in becoming an ag pilot, attend the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Dec. 4–7 in Savannah, Ga., for professional growth opportunities and to network and meet other pilots, operators and allied companies. Two educational programs have been designed specifically for you. You are the future of the aerial application industry and an important piece to sustaining the industry. Attend these sessions to ask questions, network and learn from established operators and pilots. Please note that the sessions below are for new or low-time ag pilots, not those with 5+ years of experience.
Compaass Rose Sessions
You asked and we listened! We’ve brought back two Compaass Rose sessions for this year’s NAAA Ag Aviation Expo on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. (immediately following the close of the NAAA Trade Show). Be sure to attend Compaass Rose to experience the improved session format being introduced this year! These sessions are designed to provide professional support and direction for prospective, new and low-time agricultural pilots who want to learn more about the industry. If you want to know more about agricultural aviation and how it relates to production agriculture; if you want to know more about GPS and precision agriculture, the Compaass Rose session is the place to be.
The goal of these sessions are to enhance your knowledge, continue to gain agricultural aviation experience and improve your individual professionalism. Attendees have an opportunity to discuss ideas and philosophies about the business, make informed decisions about their future and interact with some of the industry’s top operators.
‘Ask the Expert’ Speed Mentoring Session
Attend the “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. The “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session is for pilots who have been in the industry less than five years. This session is a series of 15-minute speed mentoring rounds with experienced operators and pilots, insurance representatives and ag schools. Attend this session to get your questions answered and make connections with industry experts. Please note there is only one “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session this year.
Other Sessions and Events of Interest
A variety of educational sessions will take place throughout the week. These sessions are opportunities to become more familiar with specific areas of interest about the industry, such as UAVs, airframes, engines, crop protection products, federal aviation regulations, helicopters and more.
And don’t forget all the networking opportunities, including the Kickoff Breakfast, Welcome Reception, Pratt & Whitney Reception, on the NAAA Trade Show floor, at the Auction Reception, Farewell Reception and Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet.
Book Your Hotel Room
All 2017 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo housing is coordinated through the Savannah Area Convention & Visitors Bureau housing office. Please do not call the hotels directly; use the link and/or phone number below to book your room.
Rooms are available at the Westin Savannah Harbor (directly next to the convention center), Hyatt Regency Savannah and Savannah Marriott Riverfront hotels (across the river from the convention center and Westin—transportation provided).
Book your room today by clicking here or calling the housing bureau at (912) 644-6465. Please note that reservations are taken Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. If you cannot call during those hours, please book your room online here.
PLEASE NOTE THE CANCELLATION POLICY FOR THE WESTIN FOR 2017. For each reservation canceled after Nov. 1, a non-refundable one night room and tax will be charged to the credit card on file. Guests who check out early (prior to the reserved checkout date) will be assessed one full night’s room charge, plus applicable taxes. This was put in place in 2015 due to many people cancelling rooms at the Westin a few days before the convention, leaving dozens of rooms unfilled at that hotel.
Complimentary Transportation & River Taxis
Complimentary river taxis and bus transportation will be provided between the hotels, convention center and the downtown Savannah entertainment district for all exhibitors and attendees.
