POPAA 2025
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This convention offers a chance for our Pilot community and their families to come together, and learn from some of the best in the industry around safe operations and best practices with a Pilatus aircraft. As an attendee, you’ll have the chance to:
- hear from some of the most knowledgeable and respected people in the industry around operating your Pilatus aircraft,
- connect with manufacturing representatives from the supply chain,
Conference Agenda
A great chance to meet some of the Pilatus community in a casual pre-convention dinner setting ahead of the POPAA Conference
Key Note Speaker, Nathan Cavaleri:
A talk of self-discovery and empowerment. Nathan gives an intimate walkthrough of how he was able to get beyond the paralysing mental health struggles that kept him from performing for over five years.
Garmin 3000 System Overview:
With a host of new features and safety capabilities, we hear directly from Garmin about what this all means for the Pilatus Pilot community.
PC-12 and PC-24 inflight message tech options:
Learn about the latest tech development options that will keep you connected whilst in the air.
Planning a trip overseas with your PC-12:
Want to take your PC-12 overseas on a holiday ? This session will give you all the practical tips you need to plan and execute your dream drip with your aircraft.
Weather Smarts: What every GA Pilot needs to understand
Weather can be your greatest ally or your biggest threat in the air. This session unpacks the key weather knowledge every general aviation pilot needs to fly smarter and safer.
Getting the most out of Avplan EFB:
Some practical tips on how to better use the Avplan EFB platform.
Shared Skies, Shared Responsibility; Partnering with ATC for Safer Flights:
Flying safely isn’t a solo act—it’s a team effort. This session explores how clear communication and mutual understanding with ATC can enhance safety and reduce workload in every phase of flight.
A chance to blow off some steam and tap into your competitive streak as we take to the go-kart track.
More Aeromedical Considerations in the Cockpit:
Justin Hayter from the Roulettes joins us again this year to pick-up where he left off on his talk about aeromedical considerations in the cockpit.
Dr Kate Manderson:
Hear from Dr Kate around CASA’s approach to medical decisions on mental health and other medical conditions.
From Skydiving to Survival with Angela Garvey:
Angela’s aviation journey was grounded in passion and success—until a devastating accident changed everything. This powerful keynote explores the lasting impact of trauma, the resilience it demands, and the lessons it offers all of us in aviation.
An RFDS Case Study with Peter Naglewictz:
As the RFDS Western Ops Head of Check and Training, Peter has a plethora of experience to share around best practise operations. In this session Pete shares a recent case study and the lessons learnt from it.
Aircraft Q&A with Patrick Wilcock:
Patrick is a test pilot in the Stans flight department, and was the main lead for flight development with the PC-12 PRO. Patrick joins us via teams to answer any questions you have about the PC-12 and/or PC-24.
Cleared for Take-off, Leaving the Office Mindset on the Ground
Flying demands more than just skill, it requires a mental shift. This session explores how GA pilots can transition from daily distractions to focused cockpit decision-making for safer, more confident flight.
Farewell Dinner at Beltana Farm