2015
CONVENTION
GUIDE
HOTEL
ELEGANTE
COLORADO
SPRINGS, CO
MAY 27 - 30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Convention Sponsors.................................3
Hotel Elegante.............................................4
Colorado Jet Center....................................5
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Robert L. Sumwalt......................................6
Dr. Paul Buza...............................................6
Brian Shul.....................................................7
CONVENTION INFORMATION
Educational Seminars.................................8
Vendor Hall.................................................8
Pre-convention Tour..................................9
Companions Tour.....................................10
SIMCOM Pinch Hitter School...............11
Companions Suggested Events..............12
Dinner & Live Auction............................12
2014 Convention Image Collage............13
Schedule of Events.............................14-16
2015
Convention Sponsors
Cessna Aircraft Company
RAM Aircraft
Continental Motors
DFW Aero Mechanix
SIMCOM
Aircraft Performance Modifications, Inc
Lincoln Skyways
Power Pac Spoilers
Thank you for
your support!
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Hotel Eleganté, Colorado Springs, Colorado
LUXURY SUITE LODGING OPTIONS IN COLORADO SPRINGS
Experience first-class lodging in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the
exceptional Hotel Eleganté Conference & Event Center. Our
comfortable hotel features 500 guest-rooms, each complete with a fine
array of amenities that will delight both business travelers and family
vacationers for the best lodging experience in Colorado Springs. Pick
from our Leisure Rooms, Premiere Rooms, or Suites and enjoy our
enhanced Simmons Beautyrest mattresses finished off with 5 pillows, a
plush duvet and deluxe triple sheeting to have the best night’s rest
possible.
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Colorado Jet Center (KCOS)
This year’s airport choice for the TTCF convention is Colorado Springs Airport. The airport is located on 7,200
acres (2,900 ha) and has three paved runways: 17L/35R, 13,501 x 150 ft (4,115 x 46 m) long, 17R/35L, 11,022 x
150 ft (3,360 x 46 m) and 12/30, 8,269 x 150 ft (2,520 x 46 m).
The FBO for this year is the Colorado Jet Center, and TTCF has negotiated a zero parking fee per plane (with
minimum fuel purchase) for the week for all TTCF members (normal fees are $25 per day). All the staff at the
Colorado Jet Center are very helpful and strive to provide the friendliest and fastest service possible.
TTCF will be providing transportation from the Colorado Jet Center to the Hotel Elegante on Tuesday and
Wednesday, May 26th and 27th, from 11:00am to 7:00pm. If you arrive at any other times, you will need to make
your own transportation arrangements.
On Sunday, May 31st TTCF will again be providing transportation from the Hotel Elegante to the Colorado Jet
Center from 6:30am to 12:00pm. Again, if you are departing at any other times, you will need to make your own
transportation arrangements.
All transportation for TTCF events, such as tours, will be provided. Therefore a rental car is not needed unless
you are arriving and departing at times other than those listed above.
The FBO offers rental cars through most major rental car companies. Please contact them directly at
719-591-2288 if you would like to reserve a car.
TTCF Airport Day
Friday, May 29th 11:30am - 4:00pm
SCHEDULE
11:30am - 12:00pm Buses depart Hotel for Airport
12:00pm - 1:00pm Barbecue Luncheon at Airport
12:00pm - 3:00pm Static Display
2:00pm - 3:00pm Buses depart Airport for Hotel
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Featured Speakers
Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt, NTSB
Thursday, 8:15am - 9:45am
Robert L. Sumwalt was
sworn in as the 37th
Member of the National
Transpor tation Safety
Board in August 2006,
whereupon President
G e o r g e W. B u s h
designated him as Vice
Chairman of the Board
for a two-year term. In
November 2011,
President Barack Obama
reappointed Member
Sumwalt to an additional
five year term. His term of
office as a Board Member will run until December 31, 2016.
Since joining the Board, Robert has been a fierce advocate
for improving safety in all modes of transportation,
including teen driver safety, impaired driving, distractions in
transportation, and several rail safety initiatives.
Prior to coming to the Board, Mr. Sumwalt was a pilot for
32 years, including 24 years as an airline pilot with Piedmont
Airlines and US Airways. After his airline career he joined
SCANA, a Fortune 500 energy company, where he managed
their corporate aviation department. He logged over 14,000
flight hours and earned type ratings in five aircraft.
Mr. Sumwalt worked on special assignment to the US
Airways Flight Safety Department where he was involved in
the development of numerous airline safety programs. He
served on the US Airways Flight Operational Quality
Assurance (FOQA) Monitoring Team.
Mr. Sumwalt served as an air safety representative for Air
Line Pilots Association (ALPA) for 17 years where he
chaired ALPA's Human Factors and Training Group. He
was a co-founder of that organization's Critical Incident
Response Program, which provides guidance to airline
personnel involved in traumatic events such as accidents.
From 1991 to 1999, Mr. Sumwalt conducted aviation safety
research as a consultant to NASA's Aviation Safety
Reporting System, where he studied flight crew human
factors.
Mr. Sumwalt co-authored a book on aircraft accidents and
he wrote chapters pertaining to aircraft accident
investigation in two books. He has written extensively on
aviation safety matters, having published over 90 articles and
papers.
In 2003, Mr. Sumwalt joined the faculty of the University of
Southern California's Aviation Safety and Security Program,
where he was the primary human factors instructor.
In recognition of his contributions to the aviation industry,
Mr. Sumwalt received the Flight Safety Foundation's Laura
Taber Barbour Award in 2003 and ALPA's Air Safety Award
in 2005. He is a 2009 inductee into the South Carolina
Aviation Hall of Fame. He holds a Bachelor of Science
degree from the University of South Carolina and a Master
of Aeronautical Science (with Distinction) from EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University, specializing in Aviation/
Aerospace Safety Systems and Human Factors Aviation
Systems.
Dr. Paul Buza - Hypoxia and the Aging Pilot
Saturday, 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Dr. Buza is the founder
and medical director for
the Southern AeroMedical
Institute- SAMI. He is
board certified in
Neurology and further
specializes in Aviation
Medicine, Clinical
Hyperbaric Medicine and
Diving Medicine.
He
designed and implemented
the
hyperbaric/hypobaric chamber in Melbourne Florida which
became operational in 1999. Since that time the facility has
trained over 3000 pilots in the high altitude chamber and
provided more than 45,000 patient dives for the eastern
central Florida region in Melbourne. He is faculty at the
University Of Central Florida College Of Medicine and the
Florida Institute of Technology College of Aeronautics. Dr.
Buza is the author of the FAA accepted “Scenario Based
Physiological Training “where flight simulators are
integrated into the high altitude chamber for hypoxia
training.
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Featured Speakers
Brian Shul - “Sled Driver”
Friday, 9:00am - 10:30am
Brian was born in
Quantico,
Virginia, in 1948.
He graduated
from
East
C a r o l i n a
University in
1970 with a
degree in History.
That same year
he joined the Air
Force
and
attended pilot
training at Reese
AFB in Texas.
Brian served as a
Foreign Air
Advisor in the Viet Nam conflict, flying 212 close air
support missions in conjunction with Air America. Near the
end of all hostilities, his AT-28 aircraft was shot down near
the Cambodian border. Unable to eject from the aircraft,
Brian was forced to crash land into the jungle. Miraculously
surviving, he was severely burned in the ensuing fireball.
Crawling from the burning wreckage, he was finally found
and rescued by a Special Forces team.
He was evacuated to a military hospital in Okinawa where
he was expected to die. Barely surviving 2 months of
intensive care, in 1974 he was flown to the Institute of
Surgical Research at Ft Sam Houston, Texas. During the
following year, he underwent 15 major operations. During
this time he was told he'd never fly again and just lucky to
be alive. Months of physical therapy followed, enabling
Brian to eventually pass a flight physical and return to active
flying duty.
Two days after being released from the hospital, Brian was
back flying Air Force fighter jet aircraft. He went on to fly
the A-7D, and was then selected to be a part of the first
operational A-10 squadron at Myrtle Beach, SC, where he
was on the first A-10 air show demonstration team. After a
tour as an A-10 Instructor Pilot in Arizona, he went on to
instruct at the Air Force's Fighter Lead-In School as the
Chief of Air-to-Ground Academics. As a final assignment
in his career, Brian volunteered for and was selected to fly
the super secret spy plane, the SR-71. This assignment
required an astronaut type physical just to qualify, and Brian
passed with no waivers.
Brian's phenomenal comeback story from laying near dead
in the jungle of Southeast Asia, to later flying the world's
fastest, highest flying jet, has been the subject of numerous
magazine articles and an inspiration to many.
After 20 years and 5000 hours in fighter jets, Brian retired
from the Air Force in 1990. He went on to pursue his
writing and photographic interests. In addition to running
his own photo studio in northern California, he has
authored five books on flying, for which he did all the
writing and photography.
His first two books are about flying the SR-71 Blackbird.
Written in a very non-technical style, these books give the
reader a first hand account of being in the cockpit of the
world's fastest jet throughout a variety of interesting
missions. The books are filled with stunning photos from
the author's personal collection and have become the most
popular SR-71 books ever done. Brian's third and fourth
books are about America's air demonstration teams, the Air
Force Thunderbirds, and the Navy Blue Angels. Again filled
with unique aerial images, these books take the reader into
the dynamic formations of these world famous teams. Brian
is now the only man in America to have flown with both the
Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels extensively as a guest in
the making of his colorful books. His fifth book is a special
remake of his original SR-71 book, entitled Sled Driver,
issued in a very richly crafted Limited Edition of only 3500
copies to commemorate the Centennial of Flight in 2003.
Brian's story is unique, and he has been asked to speak at
numerous functions nationwide on his varied experiences.
His entertaining slide show and dynamic message make for
an unforgettable presentation. He has been the featured
speaker for medical groups, aviation safety seminars, and air
museum programs, and frequently has been a motivational
keynote speaker for a variety of corporations across
America. Most recently his patriotic talks concerning
terrorist attacks against America have received national
acclaim.
Brian was recently honored as an Outstanding Alumni from
East Carolina University. He owns Gallery One, a photo
studio in northern California, and divides his time between
writing, photography, public speaking, and backpacking in
the high Sierras.
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TTCF Convention Educational Seminars
• GA Safety Report
• Technical Issues Part I & II
• Textron/Cessna Update
• Upset Training for TTCF Owners
• GPS,ADS-B and More
• TTCF Member & Accident Survivor
• The Future of Aviation Weather
• “Sled Driver” (SR-71)
• TTCF Model Specific Breakout Sessions
• New Avionics Developments
• Twin Cessna Market Conditions
• Hypoxia and the Aging Pilot
• Twin Cessna Safety Issues
TTCF Vendor Hall
Below is a list of Vendors from last year’s Convention who will Likely come to Colorado Springs.
Convention attendees will get to meet company representatives and get answers to all their product and
service questions.
• Aerodyne Flight Center
• Aircraft Performance Modifications
• Avidyne Corporation
• Continental Motors
• DFW Aero Mechanics
• Garmin International
• Hardy Aviation Insurance
• Hartzell Engine Technologies
• Honeywell Bendix/King
• JP Instruments
• Jerry Temple Aviation
• Lincoln Skyways
• Preferred Airparts
• Premiere Aviation
• Quality Aircraft Accessories
• Ram Aircraft
• SIMCOM Training Centers
• TAS Aviation
• Wings of Rescue
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TTCF Pre-Convention Tour
Wednesday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Your tour of Pike’s Peak begins at 6571 feet and departs from Manitou Depot. The Pikes Peak Cog Railway is 8.9 miles
long and the tour lasts a little over 3 hours.
The first leg of the trip takes you along Ruxton Creek in Englemann Canyon. Here the steep track follows a cascading
stream through dense stands of Englemann spruce, and Colorado blue spruce, as well as Ponderosa pine trees.
The middle leg of the trip is on a gentler grade. Right below the old settlement of Ruxton Park, the train passes through
what is known as “Hell Gate,” a natural gateway in the mountains. After a few more minutes, one gets a first glimpse of
Pikes Peak!
At about the 5 mile point, the grade steepens again. Once the train climbs above the timberline, the views become more
expansive. When the tour is finished, we will have lunch at the one of the most popular local eateries . Following lunch you
will have some time for touring and shopping in Manitou Springs. Manitou Springs is a small town hidden between Garden
of the Gods and Pikes Peak. For those that would prefer to return to the hotel after lunch in lieu of visiting Manitou
Springs, that option will be available.
$99.00 per person
Tour includes: Transportation, All
Admissions, Guide & Lunch
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TTCF Companions Tour
Saturday, 9:30am - 3:30pm
The tour will start with a private 1-1/2 tour of the majestic Glen Eyrie Castle located near the Garden of the Gods. The
castle was built by General William Jackson the founder of Colorado Springs and the second youngest general in the Civil
War.
After completing the Castle tour we will head right to the Garden of the Gods Private club for a special lunch in the
beautiful Hill Room overlooking the Garden of the Gods Park. The legendary private Club has built its reputation on the
quality of its membership, fine dining, superb amenities and impeccable service over the past 50 years. It is a place where
natural beauty, relaxed elegance and standard of excellence are without comparison.
After lunch the Garden of the Gods tour will begin. The majestic natural sandstone formations are visible against the
backdrop of the Front Range from virtually everywhere in Colorado Springs. Maintained by the city as a natural park since
1909, Garden of the Gods is a must-see for any visitor to Colorado Springs. You will then take a leisurely half-mile walk
that provides spectacular views and glimpses of wildlife distinct to Colorado.
After lunch, you will then be transported to Old Colorado City for some touring and shopping.
For those of you that prefer returning to the Hotel in lieu of the Old Colorado City stop, this will be available.
$99.00 per person
Tour includes: Transportation, All
Admissions, Guide & Lunch
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SIMCOM
Presents
THE TWIN CESSNA FLYER
GROUND SCHOOL COMPANION PINCH-HITTER COURSE
Many of us fly regularly with a companion. Some fly
because they enjoy it, but many are uncomfortable with
flying to some degree or another. One important benefit of
a Pinch- Hitter course is that it nearly always allays non
pilot's fears, spoken or unspoken, about flying.
It is
probably worth it just for that alone.
A flying companion can be a tremendous asset. With
training you can make your flying safer, easier and more
enjoyable. The Pinch-Hitter course includes basic
instruction in aircraft control, navigation and radio usage.
It's great to have some knowledgeable assistance when you
need it. With a little effort, the companion can take over
some of the routine jobs, leaving the pilot more time to
better concentrate on flying. In the event of an emergency,
wouldn't it be nice to have someone in the right seat who
can help rather than panic?
To all Flying Companions, if you have ever wanted to know
more about what is happening in the cockpit, this course is
for you. Taking this class will help you become a better
flying partner. The more you know, the more you can relax
inflight. Some back seat flying companions will learn to
appreciate sitting in the front seat. Most of all, you will be
proud to contribute to making each flight safe and
enjoyable.
This course is ground school only and will be available to all
registered TTCF companions on Thursday, May 28th from
9:30am to 12:00pm. There is no charge to all registered
TTCF Companions, but please sign up on page 2 of the
Member Registration Packet.
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TTCF Companions’ Suggested Highlights
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
9:00am - 4:00pm
Pre-Convention Tour &
Lunch - COG Railroad
7:00am - 8:00am
Breakfast with Vendors
7:00am - 8:00am
Breakfast with Vendors
7:00am - 8:00am
Breakfast with Vendors
8:00am - 8:15am
Welcome by Bob Thomason
9:00am - 10:30am
Brian Shul “Sled Driver”
9:30am - 3:30pm
Companions Tour & Lunch
Garden of the Gods
11:30am - 3:00pm
Airport Day & Barbecue
Lunch
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Lunch with Vendors if not
going on tour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cocktails
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cocktails
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Dinner and Live Auction
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Farewell Dinner
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Welcome Reception
9:30am - 12:00pm
Companions Ground
School
12:00pm - 1:15pm
Companions Get
Acquainted Luncheon
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cocktails
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dinner
Dinner and TTCF Live Auction
Friday, May 29th, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Dear TTCF Owners, Operators and Vendors:
The TTCF Convention is almost upon us. Please be generous as the auction proceeds help offset the
convention costs, provide donations to Aviation Charities and help TTCF cover its expenses for the year.
For the auction, we are looking for donations of anything, regardless of value. Some things that have
been very successful at other auctions are:
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The use of your vacation home
Flight training
Headsets
Gift Certificates
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Aircraft accessories
Fuel at various FBO’s
Aircraft Batteries
Inspections
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Aircraft maintenance
Wine
iPads/accessories
Aircraft Covers
We will accept anything regardless of the value. If you wish to donate something or make a cash contribution, please
complete and fax or mail the auction donation form in the registration packet on page 4 to me and I will contact you. You
can also find the form on the website at, www.billalbertsconsulting.com under Convention Downloads.
Thank you for your support,
Bill Alberts, Convention Coordinator
[email protected] | tel 843-785-9358 | fax 866-445-8171
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TTCF Branson, Missouri 2014
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TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015
ALL DAY
11:00am
7:00pm
TOPIC
LOCATION
Airport (KCOS) > Hotel Elegante - Shuttle Service
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015
ALL DAY
TOPIC
9:00am
4:00pm
Pre-Convention Tour - Pikes Peak COG Railway
11:00am
7:00pm
Airport (KCOS) > Hotel Elegante - Shuttle Service
2:00pm
5:30pm
TTCF Registration
6:30pm
8:30pm
Welcome Reception & TTCF Registration
LOCATION
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015
MORNING
TOPIC
SPEAKER
7:00am
8:00am
Breakfast with Vendors
7:00am
1:00pm
Vendor Exhibits & TTCF Registration
8:00am
8:15am
Welcome Remarks with TTCF President
Bob Thomason, President
TTCF
8:15am
9:45am
General Aviation Safety Report
Robert L. Sumwalt, NTSB
9:30am
12:00pm
Companions Ground School
SIMCOM
9:45am
10:15am
Break with Vendors
10:15am
11:15am
Technical Issues-Part I
Tony Saxton, TTCF
Director of Tech Support
11:15am
12:15pm
Textron/Cessna Update
Doug May, Piston Products
Leader Textron Aviation
12:00pm
1:15pm
Companions Get Acquainted Luncheon
12:15pm
1:15pm
Lunch with Vendors
AFTERNOON
TOPIC
SPEAKER
1:15pm
2:30pm
Vendor Exhibits & TTCF Registration
1:15pm
2:30pm
Upset Training for TTCF Owners
2:30pm
3:00pm
Break with Vendors
3:00pm
4:30pm
GPS, ADS-B and More
John Collins, Forelight
Avionics Consultant
4:30pm
5:00pm
TTCF Accident Survivor
Glenn Turner, TTCF Member
LOCATION
LOCATION
PJ Ransbury, President APS
Training Network
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THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 (CONTINUED)
EVENING
TOPIC
6:00pm
7:00pm
Cocktails
7:00pm
9:00pm
Dinner
LOCATION
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015
MORNING
TOPIC
SPEAKER
LOCATION
7::00am
8:00am
Breakfast with Vendors
7:00am
1:00pm
Vendor Exhibits & TTCF Registration
8:00am
9:00am
The Future of Aviation Weather
Shawn Cochran, NASA
9:00am
10:30am
“Sled Driver”
Brian Shul, SR-71 Pilot and
Author
10:30am
11:00am
Break with Vendors
11:00am
11:30am
TBD
11:30am
12:00pm
Buses Depart Hotel for Airport Day
12:00pm
1:00pm
Barbecue Luncheon at the Airport
AFTERNOON
TOPIC
12:00pm
3:00pm
Airport Day with Static Display
2:00pm
3:30pm
Buses Run Continually back to Hotel
4:00pm
5:30pm
310 Model Member Facilitated Meeting
4:00pm
5:30pm
340 Model Member Facilitated Meeting
4:00pm
5:30pm
414 Model Member Facilitated Meeting
4:00pm
5:30pm
421 Model Member Facilitated Meeting
EVENING
TOPIC
6:00pm
7:00pm
Cocktails
7:00pm
9:30pm
Dinner & Live Auction
SPEAKER
LOCATION
LOCATION
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SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015
MORNING
TOPIC
7:00am
8:00am
Breakfast with Vendors
7:00am
1:15pm
Vendor Exhibits & TTCF Registration
8:00am
9:30am
Technical Issues Part II
9:30am
3:30pm
Companions Tour - Garden Of The Gods
9:30am
10:00am
Break with Vendors
10:00am
11:30am
New Avionics Developments
11:30am
12:15pm
TBD
12:15pm
1:15pm
Lunch and Last Chance To Visit With Vendors
AFTERNOON
1:15pm
1:45pm
TBD
1:45pm
3:15pm
Hypoxia and The Aging Pilot
3:15pm
3:30pm
Break
3:30pm
4:45pm
Twin Cessna Safety Issues
6:00pm
7:00pm
Cocktails
7:00pm
9:30pm
TTCF Farewell Dinner
LOCATION
Tony Saxton, TTCF
Director of Tech Support
TOPIC
EVENING
SPEAKER
Garmin Avionics Team
SPEAKER
LOCATION
Dr. Paul Buza, Director,
Southern Aeromedical
Steve Miller, Chief Safety
Investigator (Cessna)
TOPIC
LOCATION
TOPIC
LOCATION
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015
ALL DAY
6:30am
12:00pm
Hotel Elegante> Airport (KCOS) - Shuttle Service
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