Rotortech 2016 - Program at 20 Apr '16
26 May ’16. Exhibitor set-up. 1400 to 2000 hours.
Honeywell Operators Conference will be held on Thu 26 of May 2016, the day prior to Rotortech 2016 at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort. An estimated 60 delegates will attend. Many of these delegates will then join our event and remain for the event. Honeywell will provide
Tom Neumann, Director for Honeywell’s Global Commercial Helicopter Business as a speaker. More info:
[email protected].
Day 1 – Fri 27 May ’16. 0800 to 1700 hours.
0800 onwards Registration, issue of delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 1000 Free-time in the Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
1000 – 1030. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1030 – 1040 “Organiser’s brief and introduction of MC.”
Rob Rich, Event Organiser. M: +61 415 641 774. Master of Ceremonies for conference & dinner.
Greg Ward, M: +64 27 285 3310
1045 – 1115 “President’s Welcome & Progress Report”. AHIA progress to date, major milestones and challengers for the future.
Peter Crook, President AHIA. M: 0407 638 811
1120 – 1150 Keynote address. “Looking back at two decades of Australian airshows.”
Ian Honnery, CEO, Aerospace Australia Limited, AHIA’s Founding Corporate Patron Sponsor.
1200 – 1230 “Sunshine Coast Aviation Task Force.”
Terry O’Brien, Chair, of local government task force, explains why the Sunshine Coast Airport is the fastest growing airport in Australia. In addition, the region surrounding our conference has over 70 aviation businesses which generates $125m each year and employs 500 people. Terry’s task force believes the rapidly emerging use commercial remotely piloted aircraft (UAVs) will create the need for training, maintenance and operational base facilities on the Sunshine Coast.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1350 “Performance Based Navigation- where have we been and where are we going?”
Ed Williams, Airservices Australia, will explain many topics, such as your GNSS needs.
1400 – 1445 “Honeywell’s global operations.”
Tom Neumann, Director for Honeywell’s Global Commercial Helicopter Business. Tom is accountable for Honeywell’s $300M Commercial Helicopter Business. He has over 20 years’ experience with long term demand forecasting. Tom’s logistics background also includes working globally for DHL. He began his professional career working for Papillion Grand Canyon Helicopters.
1500 – 1530 Afternoon tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1530 – 1610 “The importance of liability insurance and crisis management planning.” A new regulatory et-up will no doubt cause misunderstandings. Recent case studies show everyone is vulnerable.
Shannon O’Hara, Senior Associate, Carter Newell, Brisbane.
1615 – 1700 “Your association progress to date & how we can help you.” Panel hosted by
Ray Cronin, Vice President and other key industry members. Open to general public!
[B]1730 Welcome drinks in Wandiny Room - Sponsor TBA
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Day 2 – Sat 28 May ’16.
Special Notice 1630 – 1700. “Industry emergency services operator’s panel.” Hosted by
TOLL Aeromedical Crewing Excellence TrainingCentre.” Chief pilot assisted by senior crewmen instructors. Also open to general public!
0800 onwards Registration, issue of delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 0930 Free-time in Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
0930 - 1000. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1000 – 1040 “ADS-B - what the helicopter industry needs to know.”
Ed Williams, Airservices Australia. Updates on latest rulings on fitment of ADS-B and other advice for helicopter attendees.
1045 – 1135 “Understanding your helicopter’s limits.”
Jeff Greenwood, Chief Pilot, Bell Helicopter. USA. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, with 14 years of military service, Jeff has extensive experimental and production test flying experience with American Eurocopter and Bell Helicopters.
1140 – 1230 “Updates on ICAO helicopter sub-group and heliport design working group.” Speaker
Dale South, Section Head Rotorcraft Standards, Standards Division, CASA – Australia.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1410 “TOLL new Aeromedical Crewing Excellence (ACE) Training Centre.”
Mark Delany, General Manager. ACE is opening in October and the new training centre will offer world class training via a level D simulator, virtual reality aircrew trainer, HUET trainer & winch simulator.
1420 – 1510 “Increasing safety during operations – day and night.” Point Trading is the first Australian company to design and manufacture night vision and has successfully launched its own family of night vision products. Speaker
Avner Klein was a Commanding Officer in the Israeli Defence Force and a member of Israel’s Internal Security Counter-Terrorism Unit.
1510 – 1530 Afternoon tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1540 – 1625 “RPAs in Australian skies.” Status quo for the Australian RPA (UAV) regulatory system and integration of RPAs into the National Airspace System.
Associate Professor Terry Martin, Queensland University of Technology. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) industry is moving at a very fast pace and safe airspace integration remains a key challenge for a viable commercial industry – did the future arrived yesterday?
1630 – 1700 “Industry emergency services operator’s panel.” Hosted by TOLL Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Training Centre.”
Chief pilot assisted by senior crewmen instructors.
Open to general public!
1900 Rotortech 2016 Event Dinner. Speaker TBA
1530. Alternate function for non-dinner participants. A visit to nearby
Becker Helicopter Academy is on offer to see how simulators are used in training. Refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Mike Becker regularly speaks at national and international aviation industry events, particularly on matters of helicopter safety. He speaks annually at the HAI Rotor Safety Challenge, part of Heli-Expo (USA), the largest helicopter event in the world. Bookings call: TBA.
Day 3 Sun 28 May ’16.
0800 onwards Registration, issue of delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 0930 Free-time in Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
0930 - 1000. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1000 – 1040 “Proposed CASR Part 139 Aerodrome and heliport standards.” Enhanced airspace protection for heliports, e.g. cranes near aeromedical facilities. Options under consideration for offshore facilities such as helidecks.
Darren Angelo, CASA Standards Officer - Aerodromes and Heliports. M: 0409 034 491.
1045 – 1135 “Reducing time in search and rescue operations,”
TracPlus speaker TBA. TracPlus is a real-time tracking service provider using the latest satellite, web and mobile technology. They deliver secure global tracking information, visible on a range of user devices, to private, business, military and government customers worldwide.
1140 – 1230 “Financing your next helicopter.”
Colin White, Interlease Pty Ltd. Understanding Australian leasing protocols; and a quick look at Asian developments in aviation financing. Interlease is one of Australia’s largest Business Finance Broking companies. The range of finance options is extensive and also includes leasing and hire purchase.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1410 “Real-time tracking as part of a safety management system.”
Todd O’Hara, Spidertracks NZ. It all started in 2005 when a high profile New Zealander crashed his helicopter and was not found for two weeks. A few creative brains interested in aviation got talking about a better and more affordable way to find downed aircraft. Not too long after that the first ‘Spider’ was born.
1420 – 1500. Closing address by AHIA.
Peter Crook, President, AHIA. M: 0407 638 811
Need more info? Contact AHIA Events Coordinator, Rob Rich, Australian Helicopter Industry Assn Limited. PO Box 462 CARINA QLD 4152 Australia. Mob: +61 (0) 415 641 774. Email:
[email protected] AHIA, Australian Helicopter Industry Association