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Title:
Testing Your Homebuilt - 2025 NW Aviation Conference
Topic:
Testing Your Home Built and Kit Airplane
Date and Time:
Sunday, February 22, 2026, starting at 13:00 Pacific Standard Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Mike Kloch
Brief Description:

Learn how to properly plan for, reduce risk, and conduct the first flight, and beyond, of a home built airplane. Mike is the CEO and Chief Instructor Pilot for Specialized Aero Works, where he teaches UPRT, aerobatics, formations flying, and more. He is a contract test pilot and instructor for Stratos Aircraft, Epic Aircraft, and individual builders. Mike is a 3-time Master CFI - Aerobatic (MCFI-A), a former Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot, combat veteran, and school trained Aviation Safety Officer (Naval Postgraduate School). He is also an FAA Safety Team (FAAST) Representative.

Select Number:
NM01141770
Location of Seminar:
Washington State Fair Events Center
110 9th Ave SW

Puyallup, WA 98371
Directions to Venue:

The Washington State Fairgrounds are located in Puyallup, WA, just north of Highway 12, at Meridian & 9th Ave. Enter the fairgrounds at the Blue Gate. There is free parking in the Blue Lot, across from the Blue Gate at Meridian and 10th Ave.


Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
500 seats at the facility, 500 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Rachel Hansen
Phone: 866-922-7469
rachel@washington-aviation.org
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

The Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show offers numerous events, seminars, and/or workshops. Additional information on individual seminars, including speaker(s) and times can be found using the following hyperlink.

Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show - Seminar Schedule

All seminars with provided WINGS credits are free. A nominal admission fee to the event is required. For additional admission information and tickets please use the hyperlink provided.

Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show - Attendee Information 

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show
National Project:
Safety Promotion Outreach for Pilots
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  NM01141770F.pdf