The Ohio Aviation Association invites you to submit a proposal for a session presentation at the upcoming annual conference. Please submit your proposal by completing the information below.  Sessions will be 1 hour in length.

Deadline for submissions is Monday, February 10, 2026 but please submit your presentation abstract as soon as possible so the conference committee can begin its review process. Primary contacts will be notified of proposal status on or before Monday, March 10, 2026.  Email this completed form to oaa@ohioaviation.org.  To fill out the form fields: download, complete in free adobe or higher editions, save your changes with a unique file name and email to the address noted.

If you are looking for ideas on what topic to speak on here is a list of ideas that airport professionals would be interested in hearing about. 

OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE AIRPORT

• Airport Safety Inspections
• Aircraft Accidents
• Safety During Construction
• Notice to Airmen
• Snow and Ice Control
• Minimum Standards
• Rules & Regulations
• Marketing and Business Plans
• Insurances
• Emergency and Security Plans
• Snow Removal Plans
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
• Aircraft Accidents
• NOTAMS
• Environmental Considerations
• Pavement Maintenance
• Aircraft Fueling
• FOD
• PAPI
• Lighting

DEVELOPING YOUR AIRPORTS FACILITIES

• Storm Water Compliance
• Fueling Systems
• Lighting and Navaids

STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS

Federal Grants to Airports

• ACIP
• Pre application
• Final application
• Grant acceptance
• Reporting Section
• Compliance Requirements
• Closeout

State Grants to Airports

• Direct Grants
• Matching Grants
• Other funding
• Blackcat

AIRPORT DESIGNS

AIRPORT STANDARDS

• Minimum standards
• Commercial Services Standards

AIRPORT LEASES

• Airport Leases
• Fixed Base Operator Lease
• Management Agreement
• Airport Use Agreement
• Consession Agreement
• Airport Facilities Lease with Tenant Who is Not a Fixed Base Operator
• Hanger/Tie-Down Lease
• Lease of Excess Land for Farming
• Lease to the City or County for an Off-Airport Site
• FAA ATC Tower Lease
• Vending Services Agreement for Furnishing Food Beverages & Tobacco
• Taxicab or Limousine Stands Agreement
• Airspace Right-of-Way and Easement
• Avigation Easement
• Aerial Applicator Operating Permit
• Non-Public Aircraft Dispensing/Handling Minimum
• Standards Permit
• Resolution Establishing the Rules and Regulations for the        
• Use Operation and Maintenance of an Airport
• Through-the-Fence Operations

AIRPORT AND THE COMMUNITY

• Air Show Operations
• Developing Community Support
• How to tell the story of your airport (history, events, value)
• Engaging with the local community (elected officials,    community groups)
• Various Airport Groups
• Website
• Annual Reports
• Social Media
• Airport Gatherings
• Airport Displays

OHIO REVISED AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

• Section 308 Airport Authorities
• Section 4561.01 Aeronautics
• Section 4561. 30 Structures or Objects Near Airports
• Section 4563.01 Airports
• Section 4563 .03 Airport Zoning
• Chapter 5501:1-1 Division of Aviation Administrative Code
• Airport and Manager Licenses
• 5010 Airport inspections

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

• FAA Studies and Resources (NPIAS, ASSET Study, BasedAircraft.com, and OEAM)
• ODOT Studies and Resources (State Airport System Plan, ODOT Aviation Website and Pavement Management)
• Ohio Airspace protection code
• Master Plans, ALPs and Exhibit A Property Maps
• Airport Approach Plans (Zoning)
• Obstruction Removal/Approach Clearing
• Land Acquisition
• Environmental Review