[JYO] AOPA 13th annual Fly-In and Open House coming June 7

AOPA 13th annual Fly-In and Open House coming June 7
All the latest training, tools, and toys

Apr. 28 — On June 7, 2003, general aviation will have a chance to shine at 
the 13th annual <A HREF="http://www.aopa.org/special/fly-in/";>AOPA Fly-In and 
Open House</A> at Frederick (Maryland) Municipal 
Airport. Hundreds of aircraft and thousands of visitors are expected at what 
has become the largest one-day event of its kind in the nation.

"The AOPA Fly-In is an opportunity for our members to meet with association 
staff members face-to-face, one-on-one, and discuss the issues that are 
uppermost on their minds," said AOPA President Phil Boyer. "For anyone who 
loves aviation, whether you're a pilot or not, Fly-In's a great chance to 
enjoy the company of other enthusiasts."

The Fly-In transforms Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK), already Maryland's 
second-busiest airport, into one of the busiest in the nation. The FAA 
operates a temporary control tower at FDK to handle all the extra traffic. 
During last year's event, only the tower at Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport 
handled more operations than the controllers at FDK.

Sweepstakes Waco headlines static displayOn the ramp, visitors will have a 
chance to get up close and personal with "their" new biplane: the <A 
HREF="http://www.aopa.org/sweeps/";>AOPA 
Centennial of Flight Sweepstakes</A> aircraft, a beautifully restored 1940 Waco 
UPF-7. It will be given away at the end of this year. AOPA members who have 
joined or renewed their membership during the two-year sweepstakes period are 
eligible to win.

Joining the Waco on the ramp will be everything from two-seaters like the 
Diamond DA 20-C1 and the OMF Symphony 160, through the Cessna 172 and 
Luscombe 11E, on up to the Pilatus PC-12 and Beech King Air E90.

More than 100 vendors will display their wares during the Fly-In. Everything 
from the engines and propellers to the latest "gotta have" gadgets will be on 
display. Representatives from AOPA's Certified Services will also be on hand, 
offering services from aircraft financing to legal services to credit cards 
and rental car savings. Using Certified Services from AOPA partners helps 
keep the cost of membership low and helps provide AOPA with the financial 
means to fight the battles that need fighting, such as the lawsuit to force 
the city of Chicago to reopen Meigs Field or the efforts to reduce the number 
and the impact of security-related temporary flight restrictions.

Fly-In seminars offer safety, legal, buying advice and Rod MachadoThree 
top-rated AOPA Air Safety Foundation seminars will headline the aviation 
education schedule. "Single Pilot IFR" answers the questions, "Is flying IFR 
alone safe?" and, "How can we make it safer?" "Spatial Disorientation" helps 
pilots recognize and recover from one of the deadliest situations they may 
ever face. "Operation Airspace" is a lively presentation on operating in the 
National Airspace System and, given today's security-conscious atmosphere, 
focuses on what pilots need to do to avoid suddenly having a military escort. 
In addition, Phil Boyer will discuss airspace updates during a lunchtime 
session.

At other seminars, pilots can get advice on whether owning a plane is right 
for them, how to upgrade their aircraft if they already own one, or learn 
about the latest developments in aviation law from AOPA Legal Services Plan 
attorneys. In addition, fliers and non-fliers alike will enjoy a "hangar 
talk" session featuring stories from aviation humorist Rod Machado.

Hours, directions, and aircraft arrival proceduresThe 13th annual AOPA Fly-In 
and Open House starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m. Admission and 
parking are free. Local vendors will provide a wide selection of beverages, 
light snacks, and meals, available throughout the day.

Due to the Washington, D.C. Air Defense Identification Zone and the expanded 
prohibited area P-40 around Camp David in Maryland, arrival procedures have 
been changed significantly. In addition, construction work at FDK means that 
only one runway will be available for arrivals and departures.

Detailed information on <A HREF="http://www.aopa.org/special/fly-in/";>aircraft 
arrival procedures</A> is available online. 
Pilots unfamiliar with the Frederick area are urged to check the latest 
notams and study area aeronautical charts.

To reach Frederick Municipal Airport from Washington, D.C., take Interstate 
270 North to I-70 East, then Exit 56 (East Patrick Street) and follow signs 
to the airport. From Baltimore, Md., take Interstate 70 West to Exit 56 (East 
Patrick Street) and follow the signs.

AOPA is the world's largest civil aviation organization. Its nearly 400,000 
members make up more than two thirds of all pilots in the United States. AOPA 
is committed to protecting the interests of general aviation and to ensuring 
the continued viability, growth, and development of aviation and airports in 
the United States.

03-1-144

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