Michigan Aviation Association

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The Michigan Aviation Association was founded to promote aviation, aviation education and aviation safety throughout Michigan.

Dear Flying Friends and Community Leaders, It is time to begin registration for this year's Michigan Air Tour scheduled for October 1,2 & 3. Click this link to access the registration form. The creation of this exciting flying adventure is an international effort. We are fortunate to have assistance from two of our aviator friends from Ontario, Canada. Phil Englishman, has made hotel arrangements at the Baymont Inn, Port Huron, for those that plan to arrive early on Thursday. Lloyd Richards has made arrangements for us to stay at the Quality Inn when we are at Sault St. Marie. Lloyd has also made arrangements for optional activities while we are at the Soo. Thank you Phil and Lloyd for your enthusiastic promotion of aviation in North America. As you work your way through the registration form, questions may come up regarding some of the items. Why are you being asked to provide unique facts about each participant? These facts will be worked into an event that will motivate conversation and encourage participants to get to know their fellow flyers. When you consider the optional activities at Sault St. Marie, pay close attention to the time. The Bush Pilot Museum is in Sault St. Marie, Canada, and is an outstanding aviation experience. You probably do not want to schedule a lock tour at 3:30 p.m. and then go for another lock tour with dinner at 5:30 p.m. That is not good money management. Will you sponsor an award recipient by providing a seat in your plane? This question requires an explanation. There is a possibility that some aviation students may be given a grant that will allow them to participate in our air tour. These young aviators will need a mentor willing to provide the transportation throughout the weekend. If you are comfortable being a mentor circle "yes". As you ponder the price of Friday night's stay at the Park Place Hotel keep in mind that this is a luxury accommodation. I had a bit of discomfort with this price, but after visiting their website and talking with the hotel manager about what they offer, I see it as an exciting opportunity to treat my bride to an upscale experience that is rare in our world. I am looking forward to a fun time at the Park Place. If you command a database designed to communicate with pilots, please forward this e-mail to them. We want this air tour to be an outstanding success. Getting the word out to as many flyers as we can is important. Happy flying! Chet Uncapher

Join us at the Great Lakes International Aviation Conference. MAT '10 will officially kick off at the Great Lakes International Aviation Conference in Novi. Plan on attending and join us in the exhibitor area, talk with this year's tour director Elizabeth McGhee and fellow pilots. You'll be able to find out more about the Michigan Air Tour and the Michigan Aviation Association. The conference will be held February 19th-20th.

Announcing Michigan Air Tour 2010!
With Michigan having the largest coastline of the 48 contiguous states, this year's tour will highlight our lakes, bridges and light houses. So plan on joining us October 1st-3rd for the Bridges and Light House Tour; there'll be plenty to see and do. If you can't fly with us on the tour, then come meet us at the stops along the way. See what each airport has to offer, view the aircraft and, meet and talk with the flight crews. This year's Tour Director is Elizabeth McGhee. Registration information and pricing are being finalized and will be available shortly. In the mean time be sure and check out this year's tour information. MAT '10 will include an overnight stop in Traverse City, where we will tour of the Coast Guard Air Station. A safety seminar will presented and there will be a dinner cruise. There will also be an overnight stop in Sault Ste Marie which will include a tour of the bush pilot museum, a water bomber demonstration, and our annual MAA banquet and meeting. Sunday will feature a light house tour at Grosse Ile. Additional details including hotel accommodations will be available shortly. Also on Air Tour, you can: Play poker Participate in the Trivia Contest Win door prizes Participate in the 50/50 raffle Make new friends Win door prizes Participate in the 50/50 raffle Make new friends

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