WHERE IT ALL STARTED:
The Worldwide Aircraft Propeller Association (WAPA) was organized in 1992 in order to promote and maintain a cooperative spirit between repair stations certified to maintain propellers under 14 Code of Federal Regulation Subsection 145, their suppliers, and customers. We encourage high standards of professionalism among the members of the Association and the aviation propeller maintenance industry.
As an organization, WAPA offers continuing education training of the highest quality from aviation propeller experts and manufacturers.
We strive to alert members of regulatory or legislative activities that may affect the aviation propeller maintenance industry.
We provide a forum for and endorse the exchange of technical support information to and between members of the aviation maintenance industry.
WAPA presents a unified voice to undertake any and all activities on behalf of the aviation propeller maintenance industry permitted under the law.
WAPA provides training and promotes safety for the entire propeller community.
We accomplish education and improve safety through practicing inclusiveness. The annual WAPA conference has long been the only meeting open to ALL members of the propeller community–major manufacturers, repair stations, experimental propeller makers, industrial suppliers, PMA manufacturers, special service providers, and the list goes on. Regardless of size, background or affiliation, all are welcome to support us as members and attend the WAPA conference.
WAPA promote the propeller industry from all angles.
WAPA members know the best way to keep up with changes in the aviation industry is to meet peers and allies, talk about their experiences, and share ideas. At WAPA conferences you can talk to repair stations about specific service issues or get answers to nagging questions from experts. As a manufacturer you may meet potential suppliers or receive invaluable field reports from the folks in the trenches. Ultimately, WAPA helps shape the aviation industry by helping members better navigate its shifting landscape.
THE WORLDWIDE AIRCRAFT PROPELLER ASSOCIATION WAS OFFICIALLY FORMED IN 1992 WITH THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
- To promote and maintain a cooperative spirit between repair stations certified to maintain propellers under 14 Code of Federal Regulation Subsection 145 and their suppliers and customers;
- To promote high standards of professionalism among the members of the Association and the aviation propeller maintenance industry;
- To disseminate information to the aviation propeller maintenance industry;
- To alert the aviation propeller maintenance industry of any regulatory or legislative activities which may affect the conduct of their business;
- To provide the exchange of technical support and information to members of the aviation maintenance industry;
- To disseminate information and provide opportunities to exchange information between members of the aviation propeller maintenance industry; and,
- To undertake any and all activities on behalf of the aviation propeller maintenance industry permitted under the laws of the District of Columbia
THE GOALS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- Promote timely propeller inspections;
- Research economical group liability insurance;
- Research economical group health insurance;
- Parts locating collection center;
- Provide exchange of information on pending and appellate court cases, including an active list of expert witnesses;
- Propeller related service difficulty alerts;
- WAPA membership plaques with number of membership years;
- Include “show and tell” at meetings;
- Guest speakers
WHO’S ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
MIKE O’NEILL
PALM BEACH AIRCRAFT PROPELLER, INC.
PRESIDENT OF WAPA
(800) 965-7767
mikeo@pbapi.com
KERRY DAWES
AMERITECH INDUSTRIES
AMERICAN PROPELLER
VICE PRESIDENT OF WAPA
(800) 292-7767
kerry@ameritech-aviation.com
DENNIS WARNER
WARNER PROPELLER
SECRETARY OF WAPA
(520) 294-5671
dwarner@warnerpropeller.com
MARK MATHEWS
MEMPHIS PROPELLER SERVICE, INC.
TREASURER OF WAPA
(800) 844-7767
mark@memphispropeller.com
DOLF DU TOIT
PROPELLER CENTRE
+27 82 852 8965
dolf@propcentre.co.za
BOB FINKE
INTERNATIONAL PROPELLER SERVICE – LINCOLN
(402) 858-6346
bob@ipsl.aero
PAUL GAITHER
AVIATION PROPELLERS, INC.
(305) 688-9439
paul@avprops.com
DAVE HAMPEL
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PROPELLERS, INC.
(303) 665-7905
d.hampel@rockyprop.com
JASPER MEGELIN
HOPE AERO PROPELLER & COMPONENTS
(905) 677-8747
jmeglink@hopeaero.com
KEN SHISLER
NORTHWEST PROPELLER SERVICE INC
(253) 770-7400
kshisler@nwpropeller.com
BRIAN SULLIVAN
SULLIVAN PROPELLER SPECIALISTS
800-782-0920
brian@sullivanpropeller.com
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS:
KARL BYAM
BYAM PROPELLER SERVICE
(817) 625-0161
byamprop@flash.net
JOHN DEJORIS
AIRCRAFT PROPELLER SERVICE
(800) 323-4130
john@aircraftpropeller.com
HARRY HOPE
HOPE AERO PROPELLER & COMPONENTS
(905) 677-8747
hhope@hopeaero.com
GARY JORDAN
JORDAN PROPELLER SERVICE, INC.
(210) 344-3064
garyj@nas.com
DARRELL POOL
WAPA OFFICERS:
MIKE O’NEILL
PALM BEACH AIRCRAFT PROPELLER, INC.
PRESIDENT OF WAPA
(800) 965-7767
mikeo@pbapi.com
KERRY DAWES
AMERITECH INDUSTRIES
AMERICAN PROPELLER
VICE PRESIDENT OF WAPA
(800) 292-7767
kerry@ameritech-aviation.com
DENNIS WARNER
WARNER PROPELLER
SECRETARY OF WAPA
(520) 294-5671
dwarner@warnerpropeller.com
MARK MATHEWS
MEMPHIS PROPELLER SERVICE, INC.
TREASURER OF WAPA
(800) 844-7767
mark@memphispropeller.com