SEPTEMBER 8-10, 2015 VICTORIA, BC CANADA D E L E G AT E U P D AT E
TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Seminar Overview 3 Aircraft Static Display and Viking Factory Tours 3 Preliminary Forum Schedule 4 Preliminary Tradeshow Exhibition Hall Floor Plan 5 Facility Information & Location 6 Suggested Accommodations 7 Golf Tournament 8 Gala Evening 8 DHC-6 Twin Otter First Flight - 1965 2015 brings forth a significant year for Viking and many de Havilland operators alike, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the legacy de Havilland Twin Otter aircraft. To honour this milestone, the Twin Otter s 50th Anniversary will be recognized as the underlying theme of this year s Operator s Forum, scheduled for September 8th 10th at the Victoria Conference Centre and Viking s corporate headquarters in Sidney, British Columbia. Similar to the last Operator s Forum held in 2012, the 2015 Forum will encompass three days of technical seminars, product presentations, trade show exhibition, aircraft static display, factory tours, golf tournament, gala evening, and more. We welcome owners, operators and industry stakeholders for all the legacy de Havilland aircraft types, along with Series 400 Twin Otter operators, to join us at this focused event designed to showcase these extraordinary aircraft. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN SEPTEMBER! 2015 Delegate s Information 2
TECHNICAL SEMINAR OVERVIEW Viking is pleased to bring legacy de Havilland aircraft operators, Series 400 Twin Otter operators, industry stakeholders, and supply chain partners together in a consolidated venue for three days of technical seminars and workshop sessions covering a wide range of Viking programs, aircraft maintenance and modification services, and product presentations, including: Welcoming address and Viking corporate update covering current operations and future developments. ATLAS Global Product Support initiatives, including engineering project updates, REO process review, Entry Into Service, technical publications, and value added benefits to being a legacy de Havilland and new Series 400 operator. De Havilland legacy fleet and Series 400 operator group product updates and workshop sessions, sectioned by aircraft type - Beaver/Otter, Caribou/Buffalo, Twin Otter, Dash 7, and Series 400. Viking Twin Otter Series 400 and Guardian 400 presentations highlighting new aircraft features and sales options. Pacific Sky Aviation flight & maintenance training program presentation covering current training options and update on new Level D flight simulator with floatplane capability. Viking Technical Services (VTS) presentation covering maintenance, modification, repair, and maintenance tracking options for operators. Float Plane presentations covering current safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational considerations. Component, systems, and maintenance updates, including Pratt & Whitney Canada, Honeywell, Hartzell Propeller, Wipaire, IKHANA Group, and other key partners. Aircraft special missions options including fleet tracking, surveillance systems, and mission equipment systems integration provided by Field Aviation and other key partners. Introduction to the Viking Factory Endorsed Service Centre and Component Centre network. Viking Quality and Supply Chain program review and vendor workshop sessions. AIRCRAFT STATIC DISPLAY & VIKING FACTORY TOURS Get up close and personal with the Viking Twin Otter Series 400, from detail parts manufacture through structural assembly to the finished product! Viking will be providing guided tours of the production facility, and will host a variety of aircraft on static display, including new Series 400 Twin Otters. All aircraft types are welcome to fly-in and participate in the aircraft static display, and regularly scheduled shuttle bus transportation will be provided for delegates between the Victoria Conference Centre and Viking s corporate headquarters at the Victoria International Airport. 2015 Delegate s Information 3
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE EARLY BIRD GOLF TOURNAMENT: For delegates registered in the Golf Tournament on Monday, September 7th, complimentary shuttle buses will pick up at the Victoria Conference Centre at 11:45am. Golf tournament registration at Bear Mountain Resort will be at 12:30pm, and shotgun start is 1:30pm. Shuttle buses will return delegates to the Victoria Conference Centre after dinner, approximately 9:00pm. REGISTRATION: Registration will be open on Tuesday, September 8th from 8:00am until 9:00am at the main registration area in the Victoria Conference Centre. Delegates wishing to register after 9:00am may do so by checking in at the show office. VIKING FACTORY TOURS: Guided factory tours will be held on Wednesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 10th at scheduled times throughout the day. Please refer to the Operator s Forum Show Guide for scheduled tour times. SHOW HOURS: The Operator s Forum show hours are from 9:00am until 5:00pm, Tuesday, September 8th through Thursday, September 10th, unless otherwise noted. AIRCRAFT STATIC DISPLAY: The aircraft static display will be open on Wednesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 10th from 9:00am until 5:00pm. TECHNICAL SEMINAR SCHEDULE: The Welcoming Address for all attendees will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, September 8th in the main theatre, followed by technical sessions with focused content in the main theatre for the duration of the three Forum show days. Technical sessions will be based on one-hour time blocks comprised of 45 minutes of content, and 15 minutes of transition time. A secondary seminar classroom will be utilized for additional content. SHUTTLE BUSES: Complimentary shuttle buses will be transiting on an hourly basis between the Victoria Conference Centre and Viking s facility at the Victoria International Airport on Wednesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 10th. THE GALA is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, September 9th at the Crystal Gardens (across Douglas Street from the Victoria Conference Centre). Doors open and drinks available at 6:00pm. Dinner is scheduled for 7:00pm, followed by live entertainment until 11:30pm. Door will be closed at midnight. Dress code is cocktail or business casual, and we encourage guests to dress in 60s theme if preferred. 2015 Delegate s Information 4
PRELIMINARY TRADESHOW EXHIBITION HALL FLOOR PLAN 8 16 24 Acorn Welding 32 40 Kenn Borek Lamar Aero PRATT & WHITNEY 1 2 3 4 5 Condor Hope CJ Thunder Bay Latitude Aircraft Aero Aerospace Aviation Technologies Accessories 9 17 25 Canadian Propeller 33 Herber Aircraft 41 48 55 ACTION AERO Hartzell 10 Cargo Systems Inc. 18 Canadian Aero Accessories 26 34 Whelen Engineering 42 49 56 IKHANA Aerocorp Avionics KADEX SKIES Magazine 11 12 Harwood The Custom Protective Composites Group 19 27 Concorde Battery 35 43 50 57 Aviall Airforce Turbine Service Sealand Harbour Air Seaplanes 20 Western Propeller 28 Vector Aerospace 36 Héroux- Devtek 44 51 58 HONEYWELL WIPAIRE, INC 13 Pirlitor Machine 21 29 37 45 52 59 6 7 Rocky Mountain Aircraft Team JAS PACIFIC SKY 14 United Turbine 22 EB Peerless 30 Precision Aero 38 46 53 60 VIKING UPS LEE AEROSPACE 15 23 31 39 PPG Aerospace 47 Aero Plastics 54 61 Texas Air Service FlightSafety International FIELD AVIATION TRADESHOW EXHIBITION: The tradeshow exhibition hall will be officially opened at 11:00am on Tuesday, September 8th to allow all delegates to attend the Welcoming Address, opening technical session, and supply chain workshop. The exhibition hall will be open at 9:00am on subsequent days, and remain open until 5:00pm each day of the Forum. For exhibitor set up and tear down times, please refer to the Exhibitor s Information package. Sponsor booths shown in blue MAIN ENTRANCE TO EXHIBITION HALL TECHNICAL SEMINAR THEATRE 2015 Delegate s Information 5
FACILITY INFORMATION & LOCATION VICTORIA CONFERENCE CENTRE 720 Douglas Street The 2015 VIKING will be held in downtown Victoria at the Victoria Conference Centre (Level 2). The Victoria Conference Centre features a prime location just steps from Victoria s Inner Harbour, is close to a wide range of restaurants and boutique shopping along Government Street. The venue is Victoria s largest conference facility, and provides ample space for the technical seminar main theatre, secondary seminar room, tradeshow exhibition hall, Viking gift shop, delegate lounge, quiet meeting space, and private board room. ACCESS ROAD Regularly scheduled shuttle bus service will be provided between the VCC and Viking s corporate headquarters for delegates wishing to participate in factory tours and aircraft static display. SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE ZONE Douglas Street ENTRANCE CRYSTAL GARDENS 713 Douglas Street ENTRANCE Douglas Street The Gala will be held in the Crystal Gardens, conveniently located across Douglas Street from the Victoria Conference Centre. Humboldt Street Humboldt Street Burdett Street 2015 Delegate s Information 6
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATIONS Below is a list of suggested accommodations with negotiated rates for delegates and exhibitors, all within walking distance of the Victoria Conference Centre. Prices shown are listed in Canadian dollars, and do not include applicable taxes and service charges. Please reference Viking Operator s Forum at time of booking - reservations must be made prior to August 7th, 2015 to take advantage of the Forum group rates. MAP OF VICTORIA INNER HARBOUR Songhees Road Esquimalt Road DELTA OCEAN POINTE RESORT Johnson Street Johnson Street Government Street Yates Street View Street TO VIKING FACILITY AT VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SIDNEY) Douglas Street THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS: Historical Victoria hotel steps from the Inner Harbour causeway, with elegantly appointed rooms, fine dining, lounge, and traditional afternoon tea. Group Rate: $209/night & up Phone: +1.250.384.8111 Website: fairmont.com Booking: +1.800.441.1414 DELTA OCEAN POINTE RESORT & SPA: Contemporary well-appointed rooms and guest amenities, spa & health club, restaurant and lounge. Group Rate: $189/night & up Phone: +1.800.268.1133 Website: deltahotels.com Email: vic.reservations@deltahotels.com Booking: deltahotels.com/groups/delta-victo ria-ocean-point-groups/viking-air-ltd INN AT LAUREL POINT: Boutique style waterfront hotel featuring views of Inner Harbour seaplane operations, with westcoast style rooms, restaurant and lounge. Group Rate: $189/night & up Phone: +1.250.386.8721 Website: laurelpoint.com Booking: reservations@laruelpoint.com Montreal Street Quebec Street INN AT LAUREL POINT Inner Harbour HARBOUR AIR FLOAT PLANE BASE Belleville Street HOTEL GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL GRAND PACIFIC: Elegant hotel steps from Inner Harbor causeway, well-appointed rooms, spa, gift shop, health club, restaurants and lounge. Group Rate: $189/night & up Phone: +1.800.663.7550 Website: hotelgrandpacific.com Email: reserve@hotelgrandpacific.com Booking: +1.250.386.0450 Group Code: Sep15VikingAir Wharf Street Legislative Grounds Fort Street Broughton Street Government Street FAIRMONT EMPRESS Royal BC Museum Humboldt St. Belleville Street VICTORIA CONFERENCE CENTRE & CRYSTAL GARDENS Douglas Street Humboldt St. Burdett Avenue Blanshard Courtney St. MARRIOTT INNER HARBOUR VICTORIA MARRIOTT INNER HARBOUR: 100% Smoke free hotel with modern guest rooms, pool and health club, restaurant and bar. Group Rate: $189/night & up Phone: +1.250.480.3800 Website: www.victoriamarriott.com Booking: +1.866.306.5451 2015 Delegate s Information 7
Swing in DAY EARLY and join us t o a c t i o n ONE for a 1:30 PM Shotgun Start MONDAY September 7TH CELEBRATE TEXAS SCRAMBLE Tournament includes 18 holes on premium course followed by buffet dinner and prizes! LOCATION: The Valley Course, WESTIN Bear Mountain Golf Resort www.westin.com/bearmountain Use of practice facility and range balls included. Club rentals available at additional cost. Shuttle bus from Victoria Conference Centre to venue (and return) will be provided for tournament registrants. TICKETS: $175 per person the legacy Twin Otter era in 1960s style at this groovy gala! Date: Wednesday September 9th, 2015 Time: Cocktails at 6pm, Dinner at 7pm Location: Crystal Gardens (across Douglas St. from Victoria Conference Centre) Tickets: $100 per person SEATING IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY! 2015 Delegate s Information 8