10.5 hours
Columbia Aviation Association Building
Starting at USD 0
Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am to 07:30 pm (GMT-07:00)
Columbia Aviation Association Building
14323 Stenbock Way Northeast, Aurora, United States
Whether you're a seasoned pilot or just starting out, this event is perfect for networking, learning, and sharing your passion for flying in amazing Oregon!
Don't miss out on a day packed full of food and aviation topics, including an in-person AOPA Rusty Pilot Seminar (separate registration required), lunch, four topical presentations, and dinner with distinguished after-dinner speaker, Darren Pleasance, President and CEO of AOPA!
Connect with fellow pilots and hear about what is happening in Oregon's vibrant aviation community. Meet and mingle with the OPA Board of Directors to hear what we are doing for your association, and how you can help.
This event is for current members of the Oregon Pilots Association, plus one guest per member.
Not a current member?
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Date: Saturday September13th, 2025
Location: Columbia Aviation Association Building, 14323 Stenbock Way NE, Aurora, OR 97002.
In Brief (See the full agenda for details):
Directions:
Flying in? Aurora is a Class-D airport. Check NOTAMs and use a current airport diagram. Request taxi clearance to the Columbia Aviation Association (CAA) ramp, located at the base of the control tower. Note: We are hearing rumors of runway construction that may impact the airport around the date of the convention. Double check NOTAMs!
Driving in? Head for Columbia Aviation Association, 14323 Stenbock Way Northeast #9407, Aurora, OR 97002. DO NOT WALK OR DRIVE ON TAXIWAYS!
NOTE 1: To learn more about the AOPA Rusty Pilot Seminar and to register with AOPA for that seminar, please go here:
NOTE 2: To attend the OPA Convention, including lunch, seminars and dinner, you must be a current member of OPA or attend the morning AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar, and you must register for the convention. Go to "Reserve a spot" at the top right of this page.
NOTE 3. The convention is free for OPA members, but there is a per-person charge to help cover the cost of dinner.
To join OPA, go here:
Info: YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE AOPA FOR THIS SEMINAR! Please go here to register: https://aopa.org/destinations/event/1360
Info: Free to current OPA members and to attendees of the morning AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar. Not a current OPA member? Join here and bring your receipt to the event: https://www.oregonpilot.org/join-renew
Info: Updates from the OPA Board of Directors and hear from our sponsors.
Info: Curt Cowley is the FAASTeam Program Manager for Airworthiness for the Portland FSDO. Curt has 16 years with the FAA, and over 40 years as a A&P (IA) and Private Pilot. He owns, maintains, and flies a 1950 Aeronca Sedan, and a 1946 Aeronca Champ. He will present an overview of safety trends, accidents, and pilot deviations from the Portland District for 2024, and touch on the first three quarters of 2025.
Info: As well as being the Airport Director at Eugene Airport, Cathryn Stephens is also the Chairperson of the Oregon State Aviation Board, which advises the Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) on policy issues, develops recommendations on key aviation issues and provides guidance to ODAV. Cathryn will provide more information about the board as well as details of funding sources, management of state-owned airports and grant programs to maintain airports across the state of Oregon.
Info: Hear tips from the 2025 Portland FSDO's FAASTeam Representative of the Year, Philip Mandell, CFI, MEI. After flying in, out or over almost every state in the nation, Phil has learnt a thing or two about mountain flying. Let's benefit from Phil's experience and hear his top tips, so we can marvel at the stunning scenery below, whilst also being ready for "what if...".
Info: Kevin Johnson, the Oregon Ambassador for the RAF, will tell us more about this wonderful organization, what it provides to its members, and what all of us can do to help protect, safeguard and improve our lesser-known airstrips. The RAF mission says a lot, “The Recreational Aviation Foundation preserves, improves, and creates airstrips for recreational access", but it is up to all of us to make it happen.
Info: Renew acquaintances and make new ones over dinner. Featuring Bend-based pilot and AOPA President and CEO, Darren Pleasance.
Also check out other Workshops in Aurora.
Tickets for Oregon Pilots Association Annual Convention - 2025 can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| OPA Convention (SEE DETAILS) | Free |
| Dinner Event | 25 USD |
