NAAA eNewsletter - 11/09/2023

NAAA is excited to host our annual convention in Palm Springs, CA Dec. 4-7. The NAAA room block closes today; rooms are still available at the Hilton and Hyatt. Contact Lauren Henretty with any reservation questions or challenges.

In addition to attendee registration, please also register for the following events:

Flying in the Wire and Obstruction Environment Course, which is acclaimed by professional airplane and helicopter operators world-wide. It gives low-altitude aviators the essential skills needed to safely operate an aircraft in wire and obstruction environments. This course is for both aircraft and helicopter pilots. Learn how to identify signs of wires and why ag aviators hit wires they already knew were there. This course may very well save your life—don’t miss it. $150 per person; 8-hour course; register online.
Pitch Perfect for PAASS is a karaoke fundraising event for NAAREF's PAASS program. You do not need to sing to attend this fun fundraiser! This is a terrific social event with the added benefit of raising money for NAAREF and PAASS and the lifesaving and environmental stewardship benefits those entities achieve. Join us Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. $110 donation to NAAREF per person; register online.
Support Committee’s Monday Cooking Demonstration & Wine Pairing with the chef of the Palm Springs Convention Center. Event RSVP is required to Cathy Ellett.

While pre-registration has ended, we still urge you to register for the Ag Aviation Expo in advance of attending to help us reduce lines at the registration desk and have accurate food/beverage counts, especially if you’re attending the Kickoff Breakfast to hear from Burt Rutan, Aerospace entrepreneur and Virgin Galactic spacecraft designer.

We look forward to seeing you in December for networking, education, CEUs and a really good time!

Details for the 2023 Ag Aviation Expo

Dates: Dec. 4-7, 2023
Location: Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance (the two facilities are attached)
Kickoff Breakfast Speaker: Burt Rutan, Aerospace Legend
General Session Speakers: Ed Messina & Terry Kippley & Turn Smart Safety Session
Schedule of Events: See the current schedule here.
Hotel: Details here.
Attendee Registration: Open here.
Exhibitor Booth Sales: Booth Sales Open here.
Sponsorship Opportunities: We still have a few sponsorships left, which can be viewed here. Please email Lindsay if you would like to secure a sponsorship.
Auction Donations: Thank you to Pratt & Whitney Canada for donating a PT6-34AG engine and Air Tractor for donating a custom Can Am to this year’s NAAA Live Auction. In addition to their generous engine donation, Pratt & Whitney Canada will also have an additional surprise donation at the NAAA Live Auction to celebrate their 60th anniversary of the PT6 family of engines and for reaching nearly 1 billion hours flown since the company was founded in 1928. Please consider making a donation for the Live and Silent Auction. Support the aerial application industry by donating an item today. Email Lauren with your donation details.