{"id":23625,"date":"2023-10-11T20:21:23","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T00:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=23625"},"modified":"2023-10-11T20:56:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T00:56:53","slug":"nbaa23-opsgroup-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/nbaa23-opsgroup-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"OPSGROUP at NBAA2023 &#8211; your checklist &#038; QRH"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6><strong>Key points<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>The whole OPSGROUP team will be there. <strong>You better come see us.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NBAA23-QRH-OpsGroup_c.pdf\">OPSGROUP NBAA23 QRH<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Check off the <strong>Checklist<\/strong> items below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The show is almost here! OPSGROUP has a <strong>special members stand<\/strong> for you at NBAA 2023. There&#8217;s a lot to look forward to, and as always, our focus is on our member pilots and flight dispatchers.<\/p>\n<p>Also, as always, <strong>we&#8217;ll use as few words as possible to tell you what not to miss<\/strong>. We warmly invite you to visit the members booth &#8211; meet the team and other members &#8211; and we <em>reallllly<\/em> look forward to seeing you there!<\/p>\n<p>Start by <strong>downloading<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NBAA23-QRH-OpsGroup_c.pdf\"><strong>OPSGROUP QRH<\/strong><\/a> for NBAA 2023.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NBAA23-QRH-OpsGroup_c.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23630\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nbaa23-qrh-splash-1-1024x557.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nbaa23-qrh-splash-1-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nbaa23-qrh-splash-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nbaa23-qrh-splash-1-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nbaa23-qrh-splash-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now, go through the checklist &#8230; then you&#8217;ll be up to speed on the happenings at the show.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Checklist Item #1 &#8211; Get Merch<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23626\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/merch-slice-1024x262.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"808\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/merch-slice-1024x262.png 1024w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/merch-slice-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/merch-slice-768x196.png 768w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/merch-slice-1536x392.png 1536w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/merch-slice-2048x523.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re paying the excess baggage and hauling suitcases full of merch to NBAA. Dodgy Flight bag stickers, unfunny T-shirts, Crew stickers, Trucker Caps (freight dog style) &#8211; all the usual junk plus some actually decent gear.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Members:<\/strong> <\/span><strong>Reserve some OPSGROUP gear for yourself<\/strong>. Lots of fun stuff that will probably go fast: if you&#8217;d like to make sure you at least get a <em>couple of things<\/em>, <a href=\"mailto:vegas@ops.group?subject=Merch%20please!&amp;body=Hi%20team%2C%0A%0AI%20am%20going%20to%20NBAA2023%20and%20would%20like%20you%20to%20put%20my%20name%20down%20for%20some%20member%20goodies.%0A%0AMy%20name%20is%3A%20%0A%0AOne%20item%20I'd%20especially%20like%20is%3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">let us know you&#8217;re coming<\/a> and we&#8217;ll put some aside for you. You can also designate someone else to come by and schlep your junk home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>#2 &#8211; Join V-FOG<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=17472001993\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-23635\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/v-fog-slice-1024x899.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/v-fog-slice-1024x899.png 1024w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/v-fog-slice-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/v-fog-slice-768x674.png 768w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/v-fog-slice.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/a>Join the <strong>Vegas WhatApp group for Flight Ops<\/strong>: Pilots and Dispatchers. Just send a <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=17472001993\"><strong>WhatsApp to +1 747 200 1993<\/strong><\/a> and say &#8220;V-FOG!&#8221; and you&#8217;ll be added to the group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome to V-FOG!<\/strong> Nobody&#8217;s &#8220;running&#8221; this, it&#8217;s just a super informal group for flight crews at the show, so we can tell each other where the free drinks are. No ads, no &#8220;visit our booth! \ud83d\ude01&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Ask a question (&#8216;how do I get to the static&#8217; will be #1), get directions, share some interesting talks coming up, or a selfie of you on a BBJ, good stuff. Might work out well, might be awful &#8230; let&#8217;s see how this goes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>#3 &#8211; Cockpit Cocktails: OPSGROUP Member Meetup\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23639 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cockpit-cocktales-1024x612.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cockpit-cocktales-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cockpit-cocktales-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cockpit-cocktales-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cockpit-cocktales.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><strong>1030<\/strong> every morning<\/p>\n<p>Come along to the OPSGROUP Member Meetup at <strong>10:30 am<\/strong> Tues, Weds, and Thurs.<\/p>\n<p>Hang out for a bit with some other members, play Nintendo, name the fish (don&#8217;t win the fish), play <em>chart-change<\/em>r, inspect some vintage memorabilia, dress up in your favorite outfit (costume closet at the booth), add yourself to the polaroid wall.<\/p>\n<p>Codeword &#8220;<em>Ramp Check<\/em>&#8221; for a free dash of\u00a0 &#8220;Irish Cream&#8221; in your coffee.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>#4 &#8211; Three Games (okay four)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Name the Fish, Win the Fish<\/strong> &#8211; star of the show will be the OPSGROUP fish. It needs a name. To enter, just grab any free item of merch, and give him a name. <em><strong>There will be a winner<\/strong><\/em> &#8211; and the risk is, <em>it might be you<\/em>. Don&#8217;t stress, we&#8217;ve checked with TSA and live fish are permitted on board the aircraft. We&#8217;ll even give you a carry case and plastic bag.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chart Changer<\/strong> &#8211; Make your mark on the new OPSGROUP Pacific Plotting Chart, or the updated NAT chart.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SNES champ<\/strong> &#8211; We have an original Nintendo in the members lounge. 2 player games: battle it out for the hotseat. Super Mario, and the original Top Gun!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oh, and a fourth game: Dave&#8217;s International Ops Quiz<\/strong>. Every day at 11:30. There are some epic prizes here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23644\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Top_Gun_NES_game_cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Top_Gun_NES_game_cover.jpg 260w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Top_Gun_NES_game_cover-206x300.jpg 206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23645\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6595143_retro_nes_ad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"364\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6595143_retro_nes_ad.jpg 550w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6595143_retro_nes_ad-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23646\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"292\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/hqdefault.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/hqdefault-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>#5 &#8211; Join the International Federation of Okay Pilots\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bhc-flight-deck-1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-23653\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bhc-flight-deck-1-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bhc-flight-deck-1-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bhc-flight-deck-1-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bhc-flight-deck-1-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bhc-flight-deck-1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a> We&#8217;ll have a representative from <strong>I.F.O.K.P.<\/strong> at the OPSGROUP members stand.<\/p>\n<p>You can join (for free) at the show, and get your <strong>welcome pack<\/strong>, sticker, and the flight crew Zine, <em>#2 Bleed Hot Caution<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Since first being published, <em>#2 Bleed Hot Caution<\/em> has been banned in nine countries. I.F.O.K.P. have therefore affixed a warning label to this edition.<\/p>\n<p>There is a limited number of zines available, so once again for <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>OPSGROUP members:<\/strong> <\/span><strong>Reserve one for yourself<\/strong>. <a href=\"mailto:vegas@ops.group\">Let us know you&#8217;re coming<\/a> and we&#8217;ll make sure to put one aside for you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>#6 &#8211; We are here. Where are you?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/show-map-23.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23663\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/show-map-23-1024x574.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/show-map-23-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/show-map-23-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/show-map-23-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/show-map-23-1536x861.png 1536w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/show-map-23.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re at <strong>N2127<\/strong>. Find us in the show directory <a href=\"https:\/\/nbaa23.mapyourshow.com\/8_0\/exhibitor\/exhibitor-details.cfm?exhid=504433\">here<\/a>, which will help you navigate your way to the member stand.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nbaa.org\/events\/2023-nbaa-business-aviation-convention-exhibition-nbaa-bace\/\"><strong>NBAA 2023<\/strong><\/a> main show page<\/li>\n<li>Add OPSGROUP to your <a href=\"https:\/\/nbaa23.mapyourshow.com\/8_0\/login\/login.cfm\"><strong>show planner<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/nbaa.org\/events\/2023-nbaa-business-aviation-convention-exhibition-nbaa-bace\/mobile-app-2023-nbaa-bace\/\"><strong>show app<\/strong><\/a> for your phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>#7 &#8211; Volunteers please!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We have a handful of member volunteers already, but could really do with a few more! If anyone wants to help out at the members stand for an hour during the show, please <a href=\"mailto:vegas@ops.group\">let us know<\/a>! This is an easy &amp; fun hour &#8211; you&#8217;ll take care of saying &#8220;hi&#8221; to members dropping in, show them around, give out some fun merch, and help coordinate some of the Quiz&#8217;zes and games at the booth. Just email <a href=\"vegas@ops.group\"><strong>vegas@ops.group<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>See you all soon! Any questions, ping us at <a href=\"mailto:vegas@ops.group\"><strong>vegas@ops.group<\/strong><\/a>. We&#8217;ll also be in the <strong>V-FOG<\/strong> group (join that <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=17472001993\">here<\/a> &#8211; just WhatsApp &#8220;V-FOG&#8221;) .<\/p>\n<p>Cheers &#8211; the OPSGROUP Team<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key points The whole OPSGROUP team will be there. You better come see us. 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