EAA AirVenture 2023

Liz Kailey, Aviation Training Analyst, Enhanced Training/Learning Programs, Boeing Global Services

Explore innovative techniques such as games, scenarios, and case studies to enhance student comprehension of pilot ground school subjects, ranging from aerodynamics to the flight environment to human factors. Whether you are an instructor who wants to motivate students and enliven your online or in-person classroom, or you are a pilot looking for unique ways to share aviation with others, you can use these methods to inspire and engage people of all ages and backgrounds.

For youths: Kids are the future, and when they dream and believe in themselves, they can do it! This inspiring talk will engage kids to share their dreams and allow for them to explore what turning a dream into reality looks like when creating a promise to one’s self.

Don't miss this panel discussion composed of:

• Jennifer Radtke, Chief Mechanic Product Development
• Liz Kailey, Aviation Training Analyst
• Rae Lutters, ecoDemonstrator Program Manager
• Ashley Tracey, Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineer

Moderated by Joey Colleran, Industry Relations Manager, Boeing Global Services

Don't miss this discussion panel composed of Boeing leaders and experts:

• Rae Lutters, Boeing ecoDemonstrator Program Manager and Chief Engineer  
• Jennifer Radtke, Boeing Product Development Chief Mechanic
• Jeremey Justice, Boeing Product Development Technology Portfolio Senior Manager
• Steve Sloan, Senior Manager, Advanced Materials BCA Product Development
• Chad Lloyd, Boeing ecoDemonstrator Deputy Program Manager

Tom Letts, Product Implementation Manager, Boeing

Did you know that Colorado became a state in 1876? Coincidently, there also happens to be 76 public airports in the state! We’ll guide you firsthand to some of the “hidden gem” airports that "Colorful Colorado" has to offer. From the sweeping plains of Eastern Colorado, to the towering Rockies, to the semidesert and canyons of the western slope, hear what it’s like to fly into these amazing airports. Plus, we’ll provide copies of the 2023 Colorado Department of Transportation Airport Directory filled with information about all 76 airports.

Freddie Merheb, Purge Vent and Haz Gas Lead Engineer

Hardware from around the country supported NASA’s successful Artemis I mission. Learn how important components of the Space Launch System rocket, Orion spacecraft, and Exploration Ground Systems are transported to support NASA’s next step in human spaceflight.

Tom Letts, Product Implementation Manager, Boeing

One of the most rewarding things we can do as pilots is share our passion for aviation with others. But what should you consider when taking someone for a first flight in a light aircraft? In this presentation, we’ll explore some do’s and don’ts, and how you can interact and engage with your passenger to provide the best experience possible. Armed with this new knowledge, you’ll be ready to deliver a wonderful discovery flight — and who knows, you might be the spark for someone becoming a pilot too!

Liz Kailey, Aviation Training Analyst, Enhanced Training/Learning Programs, Boeing Global Services

Whether you are an instructor, student, or flight school administrator, learn how to get the most out of Jeppesen’s Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) Pilot Training System from Jeppesen’s lead curriculum developer. Learn out to use the components of the pilot training system—integrated ground and flight training syllabi, textbooks, maneuvers training, practical test study guide, and more! Jeppesen has been an innovative leader in human factors training and rather than just teaching facts, the private, instrument, and commercial GFD content focuses on an application-oriented approach to pilot training. Explore competency-based training and how this innovative instruction method continues to be incorporated into the GFD curriculum.

Tom Letts, Product Implementation Manager, Boeing

Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) is on the FAA Ten Most Wanted list for safety improvements. In this presentation, we’ll look at the myths and the facts surrounding CFIT, and some techniques to help you avoid CFIT. We’ll also dissect accident cases to see where better decision-making could have changed the outcome. By the end of this talk, you’ll be better prepared to recognize and avoid this potential hazard.

Ashley Tracey, Advance Materials and Sustainability Engineer, Boeing

What is a composite and how are they used in aerospace? In this interactive talk, kids will learn about composites, why we use them, and guess how much an item weighs for a prize.

Ashleigh Caison, SLS Project Management Specialist

Meet the women of the space industry whose efforts led to a successful Artemis I mission — the first integrated flight of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, Orion spacecraft, and Exploration Ground Systems. Together these individuals, along with many more, are working to return astronauts to the moon — landing the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface, exploring farther into deep space than ever before, and enabling humanity’s next giant leap: Mars. Together, we are going!