Seminars, Clinics and Workshops

Professional Development Seminars

Maximize your knowledge. Pilots, student pilots and would-be pilots can ask a Certifi ed Master Flight Instructor all those questions they’ve always wanted to ask. Get expert answers to the toughest learn-to-fl y issues, from beginners to advanced training. Each table will accommodate one Master Instructor and nine participants. After 20 minutes, participants will rotate to another table to have additional questions addressed.

Want to Learn to Fly? Here’s How! Maybe you’re new to aviation; maybe you’re a veteran. Maybe the sky calls to you, but you don’t know where to start–or you just need motivation to get going. No matter what, there’s a path to “pilot in command” for you. Julie Boatman, certificated flight instructor and technical editor for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association magazine AOPA Pilot, outlines how you can learn to fly and answers any questions you have.

See the world through the eyes of a creative master as you explore some important moments in the life of Walt Disney. Discover the events and milestones that inspired the fi ne details around the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Note: This professional development seminar is concluded with the Education Session “The Treasure Hunt for Success: Rewards and Recognition”. “The Treasure Hunt for Success” will demonstrate how teaming affects success in all aspects of life. Teams exist in family, work, school and community life. The seminar takes a hands-on, interactive look at the dynamics of teams, including team building, strategizing, and conducting a successful project. You walk in as individuals but will quickly become teams in order to complete the team challenge. Your team will develop a strategy and complete a treasure hunt using your new skills. Wait until you see what we have in store for you!

After the seminar concludes, teams will perform the hunt to locate treasures hidden throughout the Coronado Hotel and Convention Center. Teams will have plenty of time to locate the treasures and bring them back for the “Reward and Recognition” Education Session, where teams will be rewarded and celebrate their accomplishments.

The image you project can have an immediate and long-lasting effect on how others perceive you and your credibility. This course will focus on four areas of etiquette–virtual communication, business, dining and social–to meet the following objectives:

- Learn how to deliver effective communications via all virtual sources – telephone, email and voice mail - Discover tips to lead an effective business meeting/ speak effectively with co-workers - Review proper etiquette during meals and entertainment

Clinics

This education maintenance seminar meets IA Renewal requirements and provides career development advice. Attend it to achieve the required eight hours. Participants receive a certifi cate of completion to present to their local Flight Standards District Offi ce. This seminar is also open to those interested in pursuing or upgrading a maintenance career.

Workshops

Fasten your seat belt and don’t miss this fl ight to adventure. During this workshop you will learn how to motivate students and keep them interested in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Even if you already know the benefi ts of using aerospace to motivate young people, this workshop will offer insight on new activities, resources and programs. You will learn how to:

- Integrate aviation as a motivator in teaching all subject areas
- Use real life math applications with NASA’s Smart Skies™
- Use hands-on “make it and take it” activities to reinforce science skills and physics of flight