Thanks for Making the 2013 MACTS a Success!!

Thanks to everyone who attended and participated, the 9th Annual Midwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show proved to be one of the best ever.  Pilots and aviation enthusiasts from all around the area turned out for informative presentations, visited the many vendors and dined in style at the Annual Awards Banquet catered by Choices Catering.

The Saturday Super Safety Seminar took flight with veteran airshow announcer, Mike Young as our Guest MC and soared to great heights as we navigated through topics focusing on the most important part of every flight: the pilot.  Al Gorthy from the FAA Office of Runway Safety led us through often complicated world of airport taxiways and signage in an effort to help us avoid Runway Incursions.  Cathe’ Fish from the AOPA Speakers Bureau held up a mirror to the audience, making us take a hard look at our own behaviors and habits with a presentation on Human Factors.  Congressman Sam Graves took the stage to discuss and answer questions regarding the new “Pilot’s Bill of Rights” and his efforts to protect pilots nationwide.  Sarah Newton from the FAA Medical Division brought us back for a safe landing, fielding questions and giving solid advice regarding FAA Medicals–always a hot topic among pilots of all ages.

During the breaks, visitors mingled and checked out the many aviation organizations and businesses on hand and refilled their “fuel tanks” with free coffee and donuts provided by the Missouri Pilots Association, Gateway Chapter.  Many thanks to all the vendors who participated.  Meanwhile, Kelley Lamm did her radio show live from the event, interviewing pilots and speakers.  Thanks, Kelley for some “good press” for Aviation.  You can hear The Kelley Lamm Show Live Saturdays from 9-11am onAM1380, The Fan.