spleisher
02-02-2005, 04:44 PM
Everyone,
Due to my strategic location right near the "House of the Mouse", I have been elected the chief planner and travel agent for the Mother of All Flight Fests!! That's right, we're all going to descend (literally) on the land of Sunshine and Theme Parks, Orlando Florida!
Look, I know we're still a number of months out on this one, but I wanted this thread to be available so we can all add our 2 cents as to what we want this Flight Fest to be. It is my intention to make this memorable and fun for all, young and old.
I'm going to start with a few FAQ's about the flight Fest, and from there we can just let this thread, and the event itself take on a life of its own.
1. What the heck is a Flight Fest? A Flight Fest is an opportunity for any of us who care to participate to get together and meet face-to-face. We can swap stories and share experiences, related and unrelated to the fear of flying. I would like the Orlando Get-Tegether to be even more than that. What I would like to see if folks turning this into a mini-vacation. If you have kids, BY ALL MEANS BRING THEM and let them enjoy the parks!! If you don't, there will be plenty of "adult" activities as well.
2. Why Orlando? I don't think anyone would actually ask this, but I'll answer this question nonetheless. Orlando is the perfect location for all FoF'ers, young and old, to get together! There are Restaurants Galore, Disney, Universal, Sea World, and a host of other activities. There are a number of other Aviation-Related activities nearby as well. More on that later.
3. Why November 4-6? In addition to the relatively light crowds in parks and less-than-scorching weather of November, I planned the date based on the AOPA expo being held in Tampa at the same time. For those of you who are not aware, APOA stands for Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. It is the largest association of "plane people" in the country. For those of us who want to go and immerse themselves a little more in avaiation, I plan on attending at least one day. There are seminars, speakers, and of course, airplanes, airplanes, and more airplanes. This event is in Tampa, but I will do my best to provide transportation to those who need it. We can also stop at "Fantasy of Flight" in Lakeland, as well as Lakeland Linder Airport, where I can familiarize folks more with the workings of aircraft. Again, this is more for the aviation geeks in our midst, but if you believe Ray's old addage that "Knowledge is Comfort", it may just be for you too!!!! I'll post more information on the EXPO once it becomes available on AOPA's website.
4. Why Scott? Well, I'm here in Orlando!! I also used to work for Disney... My Dad still does, and my Fiance is a manager at Universal's Islands Of Adventure! So, I sort of consider myself an expert in all things Orlando, and I have the inside track!!
Ok everybody, HAVE AT IT!!! Let me know what you think!!! Let the ideas flow. The sky is the limit (LITERALLY)!!
Due to my strategic location right near the "House of the Mouse", I have been elected the chief planner and travel agent for the Mother of All Flight Fests!! That's right, we're all going to descend (literally) on the land of Sunshine and Theme Parks, Orlando Florida!
Look, I know we're still a number of months out on this one, but I wanted this thread to be available so we can all add our 2 cents as to what we want this Flight Fest to be. It is my intention to make this memorable and fun for all, young and old.
I'm going to start with a few FAQ's about the flight Fest, and from there we can just let this thread, and the event itself take on a life of its own.
1. What the heck is a Flight Fest? A Flight Fest is an opportunity for any of us who care to participate to get together and meet face-to-face. We can swap stories and share experiences, related and unrelated to the fear of flying. I would like the Orlando Get-Tegether to be even more than that. What I would like to see if folks turning this into a mini-vacation. If you have kids, BY ALL MEANS BRING THEM and let them enjoy the parks!! If you don't, there will be plenty of "adult" activities as well.
2. Why Orlando? I don't think anyone would actually ask this, but I'll answer this question nonetheless. Orlando is the perfect location for all FoF'ers, young and old, to get together! There are Restaurants Galore, Disney, Universal, Sea World, and a host of other activities. There are a number of other Aviation-Related activities nearby as well. More on that later.
3. Why November 4-6? In addition to the relatively light crowds in parks and less-than-scorching weather of November, I planned the date based on the AOPA expo being held in Tampa at the same time. For those of you who are not aware, APOA stands for Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. It is the largest association of "plane people" in the country. For those of us who want to go and immerse themselves a little more in avaiation, I plan on attending at least one day. There are seminars, speakers, and of course, airplanes, airplanes, and more airplanes. This event is in Tampa, but I will do my best to provide transportation to those who need it. We can also stop at "Fantasy of Flight" in Lakeland, as well as Lakeland Linder Airport, where I can familiarize folks more with the workings of aircraft. Again, this is more for the aviation geeks in our midst, but if you believe Ray's old addage that "Knowledge is Comfort", it may just be for you too!!!! I'll post more information on the EXPO once it becomes available on AOPA's website.
4. Why Scott? Well, I'm here in Orlando!! I also used to work for Disney... My Dad still does, and my Fiance is a manager at Universal's Islands Of Adventure! So, I sort of consider myself an expert in all things Orlando, and I have the inside track!!
Ok everybody, HAVE AT IT!!! Let me know what you think!!! Let the ideas flow. The sky is the limit (LITERALLY)!!