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Don't miss your opportunity to reach every attendee of the RAA 2012 Annual Convention in Minneapolis! The Regional Horizons Daily Show Issues (May 22, May 23, May 24) are the only official publications of the show and will be distributed at by RAA staff at Registration and delivered by Room Drop to all attendees. Bonus: this year the new E-media version will be sent to more than 4,000 additional readers.
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See RAA at these upcoming events!
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June 5-6, 2012
RTCA 2012 Annual Symposium
Washington, DC
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A Great Problem to Have
| Interest in the RAA Convention has never been higher! Registration and hotel reservations are both up this year so we have over-flow hotel information and a few gentle reminders to pass along.
Hotel Rooms are still available at the Hilton Minneapolis- If you are booking just one night, try the Hilton first! Call (612) 376-1000 and request the RAA rate ($185)- Must book by FRIDAY, APRIL 27
**Just Announced** Over-flow hotel:
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Call (888) 421-1442 or
Book Online -Must book by FRIDAY, APRIL 27
Full RAA Hotel Information can be found here.
Check out the new "Getting Around" page to help you plan your trip!
Better late than never! A limited number of exhibit booth spaces are still available. Contact David Perez-Hernandez (312) 673-4838 to reserve your booth space today! | | Catch a Night with the Stars! |
Space is limited! Tickets may be purchased on site or in advance by calling Registration at (972) 943-4793
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All Convention All the Time
| A special message from the RAA Associate Member Council Chair
 | | André Robert, RAA AMC Chairman |
Dear RAA Members and Friends,
The 37th Annual RAA Convention & Tradeshow in Minneapolis is fast approaching, and the AMC is looking forward to helping make this year's event a big success.
We're kicking things off bright and early Monday morning with the Golf Tournament at the beautiful Towne and Country Club established in 1888. Rob Miller (Accommodations Plus Intl) and John Buckley (Superjet Intl) are working with RAA's Diana Lundie to organize another great outing for the golfing membership. There are still opportunities for hole sponsorships and prizes, so please contact Diana to support the event.
We're happy to announce that Kevin Shea (Perrone Aerospace) and Mike Kenealy (STS Aviation Group) are running the Silent Auction this year. Proceeds from the auction are directed toward the RAA scholarships. Last year, we raised over $8,000 in support of the scholarship program and we look forward to surpassing that mark this year, especially since we opened up the program to a larger number of colleges. Prize donations can be made here!
We take the opportunity to thank Rick Townsend (Ascent Aviation) and Howard Thrall (Mitsubishi) for stepping up to manage the scholarship selection process. Finally, we're relying once again this year on Jerry Schumacher (US Technical), with the assistance of Brad Darpel (Precision Electronics), to organize the Purchasing Forum. Jerry has done a great job in past years pulling this event together, and with Brad's help this year, we're expecting many positive outcomes following Thursday morning's session. The AMC is looking forward to seeing you all in Minneapolis next month!
André Robert
Chairman, RAA AMC
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RAA leads breakout sessions at WATS 2012
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 | | RAA Senior Director-Industry & Regulatory Affairs Liam Connolly at the RAA booth during WATS 2012 in Orlando. |
The Pilot Qualification Proposed Rule and Pilot Labor Supply dominated the presentations and exhibit hall conversations during last week's WATS 2012 in Orlando, FL--a three-day event hosted by Halldale Media focused on training for pilots, flight attendants and mechanics. RAA participated with a booth and Regional Airline Training breakout sessions featuring both airline members and other key stakeholders.
The first RAA Flight Training Committee breakout session highlighted the anticipated demand for pilots, along with critical issues and challenges to attract and maintain the professional pilot work force. Moderated by Air Wisconsin Captain Paul Preidecker, panelists included ExpressJet Captain Darrin Greubel, UND Professor Kent Lovelace, A4A Director-Operations Paul Railsback and FAA's Captain Robert Burke.
A second breakout session, led by Moderator Trans States Captain Keith Stamper, focused on both the challenges and rewards of preparing for airline service. Cape Air Captain Craig Bentley and SkyWest Airlines Captain Shane Losee talked about what regional airlines are looking for in pilots, while First Officers Jory Striegel/Air Wisconsin and John Colquitt/American Eagle gave a first-hand perspective at being selected, trained and flying for today's regional airlines.
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