Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO 2014 is the world's largest helicopter exposition and trade show. Here are some HELI-EXPO facts:

• 20,000+ attendees
• Nearly 1 million sq ft of exhibit and meeting space
• Nearly 750 exhibitors
• Temporary heliport established
• 44 aircraft flown in for display
• 60 aircraft on display in the exhibit hall
• Estimated $3 billion in business conducted

The top 10 reasons to attend HELI-EXPO include:

• Connect, network and strengthen business relationships
• Learn tips that add value to your business and enable you to work more efficiently and deliver better service to your customer base
• Hear high level speakers deliver case studies with real-world practices and implementations
• Streamline processes and increase the success of your business unit

This foundation composites course is for all technicians and engineers; explaining the essential theory of composite laminate design and the applications of composite materials to aerospace, automotive, marine, industrial and wind energy structures. Extensive hands-on exercises are applied to the handling and laminating of epoxy matrix systems and glass, carbon and aramid fibers.