Aviation and Avionics Expo
Saturday and Sunday February 17-18, 2007
Charlotte County Airport (PGD) Punta Gorda, Florida
"The aviation event perfect for the entire family"
Aviation and Avionics Expo
Saturday and Sunday February 17-18, 2007
Charlotte County Airport (PGD) Punta
Gorda, Florida
"The aviation event perfect for the entire
family"
"To enhance safety EXPO 2007 will have an FAA Staffed Temporary Tower! "
!!!!!! GAS UP with 100LL Avgas ONLY $2.97 during the EXPO !!!!!!
FREE ADMISSION TO FLY-IN VISITORS †
$2 WALK-IN ADMISSION GOES TO YOUNG EAGLES AND ANGEL FLIGHT
The ìExpo" provides a unique opportunity to improve your knowledge of flying. You can learn everything from how to operate aircraft more efficiently and safely, tour aircraft of all types ad see the latest in aviation products and services. Booths are open both days to give visitors many opportunities for discussion with top industry specialists. Engine Overhaul, Avionics, Aircraft Sales and Flight Schools are exhibiting. Renowned Aviation Authors will speak on a variety of topics. Instructional seminars will be presented by top aviation safety companies and avionics manufacturers including Garmin;(Garmin AT), S-Tec Meggitt, Shadin, Becker Avionics, and many others. Special seminars will be presented on Engine Performance. Last year pilots attended from as far away as Germany and Sweden. Special "Expo Only" promotions, show prices and prize drawings are available to Expo and Seminar participants. (Licensed pilots only.) We hope you choose to join us to see, learn about and enjoy the latest and greatest in aviation at EXPO 2007!
Saturday and Sunday Expected Activities and Seminar Schedule...
!!!!!!! GAS UP with 100LL Avgas ONLY $2.97 during the EXPO !!!!!!
SPECIAL NOTICE !!!
The EAA Chapter 565 is providing a seminar on "Aviation Careers" for all ages, but mainly focusing on High School students. The program will feature talks/discussions on all aspects of aviation; such as, Recreational Pilot, Mechanic, Flight Attendant, Flight Instructor, Airport Manager, Airline Pilot, Avionics, Building Experimental Aircraft, and more..... These topics will be presented by those individual who have worked in those positions. Plan on attending both Sat and Sun to catch all topics.
Career seminar participants will be entered in the drawing for a $345 open cockpit Boeing Stearman BiPlane Ride where you will fly the plane!!!
There will also be a raffle for a $435 aerobatics ride in a Navy AT6 Texan including VHS Video from three cameras. A front seat checkout will be entered into your logbook.
7:00-5:00 The "SKYVIEW RESTAURANT" offers a full menu. (Just north of the Eastern Avionics Exhibit Bldg.)8:30-3:00 EAA CHAPTER 565 "Young Eagles" FREE AIRPLANE RIDES (EAA Bldg, South Ramp, Saturday Only) For children from 8 through 17 years old. Sign in at the EAA Tent across from the terminal building.
9:00-4:00 Exhibit Booths are Open; Seminars are in progress. At the Eastern Avionics Building, Hangar, Ramp, and Office Building; see map
9:00-3:00 Aviation Flea Market Open (Free Booths; Aviation Items ONLY)
9:00-3:00 Aircraft For Sale Area Open (Free Space to private sellers.) For info call Gary Steele at (941) 628-8015.
9:00-4:00 Music at the EXPO courtesy of Charlie Shoe of WKII / Seaview Radio and the Charlotte County Airport.
10:00-3:00 PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN! Child ID Fingerprinting, Sponsored by the Charlotte County Airport Ten ants Association. At the Airport Authority Trailer; Just North of the Terminal Building. (Saturday only)
10:00-4:00 Special Production and Kit Aircraft Displays, Military Jets, Antique Aircraft, Warbirds, WW2 Trainers and Fighters, Helicopters, Gyrocopters, Air Ambulance Jets, Ultralights, Light Sport Aircraft, FREE Young Eagle Airplane Rides, Vintage Military Vehicles, Radio Controlled Aircraft, and Antique Car Displays.
11:00-11:30 Special EXPO Ceremonies and Presentations.
( ***** ALL SEMINARS WILL BE PRESENTED ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY UNLESS NOTED.****)
9:30-10:00 Panther ìWirelessî Aviation Headsets, Ron Novotny, Seminar Room #2; see map
10:00-10:30 New Products for the Pilot, Hawkins Avionics, Seminar Room #3; see map
10:30-11:00 Narco Avionics; Slide In Replacement Radios, Alan Hanks, Seminar Room #2; see map
11:00-11:30 Selection Strategies (How to select the best aircraft for you). Scott Smith, Seminar Room #3, (Saturday)
11:00-11:30 Saving Money by Spending Money (Upgrade your aircraft; Donít replace it.) Scott Smith, Sem Rm #3,(Sun)
11:30-12:00 Modernizing Your Avionics Panel, Eastern Avionics International, Seminar Room #2
12:00-12:30 Portable Collision Avoidance Systems, Zaon Flight Systems, Seminar Room #3; see map
12:30-1:00 Buying & Selling an Aircraft--Gary Steele Seminar Room #2; see map
1:00-1:30 Collision Avoidance/FlightMax --Avidyne/Ryan International, Mike Marie, Seminar Room #3
1:30-2:30 Garmin Avionics; NEW Product Developments. Dave Brown, Seminar Room #2 (Saturday)
2:00-2:30 Garmin Avionics; THE GPSMAP-396 WITH WEATHER! Dave Brown, Seminar Room #2 (Sunday)
2:30-3:00 The Electronic Cockpit--Jeppesen, Scott Reagan, Seminar Room #3; see map
3:00-3:30 Bose Technology, Mark Claprood Seminar Room #2; see map
3:30-3:45 "Special Prize Drawings" (To EXPO registered pilots only. Please register at the Eastern Avionics Booth in the Exhibits Building. Drawing is Sunday afternoon. Winners will be notified by telephone.)
For
a LARGE EXPO 2007 Preliminary Commercial Booth Layout
Click HERE
For
a LARGE EXPO 2007 Ramp Layout
Click HERE
Enjoy
some of the most interesting and exciting aircraft!
Missed
the Light Sport EXPO at Sebring?
See all the best models at the Florida Aviation
EXPO!
See the NEW REMOS G3
along with the Flight Design, Tecnam,
Diamond, Symphony, and Storm Rally LSA's
CLICK HERE TO SEE 2004 EXPO PHOTOS!
CLICK HERE TO SEE 2003 EXPO PHOTOS!
CLICK
HERE TO SEE 2002 EXPO PHOTOS!
CLICK
HERE TO SEE 2001 EXPO PHOTOS!
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Meet Famous Authors...
Special Book Signing!
Jack C. Hubbard will
be at the EXPO from 9AM to 4PM with his new book...
"Patriot's
Will : Struggling Through the Great Depression and the War Years"
In his book Jack C. Hubbard describes his exploits in World War II as an Army flyer in B-17s in the 8th Air Force, and his return to duty after the war ended. This tanker/turned MP/turned radio operator-gunner fought to join the 369th Bomb Squadron of the 306th Bomb Group and fly his 24 missions. His down-to-earth first hand accounts of serving and living with men of the 369th give the reader a graphic feel of life in wartime England and in flak-laden German and French airspace. PATRIOTíS WILL is a must read for all who are interested in World War II, who had friends or relatives in the 8th Air Force, or who want to freshly appreciate what our young men did and how they performed when duty called.
Special
Book Signing!
Scott "Sky" Smith
will be at the EXPO from 9AM to 4PM with his aviation books...
"How
to Buy a Single Engine Airplane"
&
"How
to Buy a Used Skymaster"
In this Newest book, complied and written by Scott ìSkyî Smith and published by Motorbooks International Scott explains how to select your aircraft, what to look for and how to rate the aircraft of your dreams. Pictures, specifications and examples. Order at the EXPO and get a free copy of a pre-buy checklist, aircraft profile record, purchase agreement and more. All for $19.95 plus $5.00 shipping and handling.
Click on photo to enlarge
Robert E. Webber
Aviation, Automotive, Marine Illustrations & Portrait
Artist
"Whether hanging in your home or office an artistic rendition of your aircraft reflects your personal achievement and reinforces fond memories of you and your love of aviation forever!"
The NEW SkyView Cafe is providing catering service for the Florida Aviation Expo in the main hangar. Stop in and visit the proprietors, Ed and Carolyn Gallagher. Full service sit down dining at the restaurant which is next to the Eastern Avionics facility, will be open from 7:00AM to 5:00PM on Saturday and Sunday.
FREE Aviation Only Flea Market area
at the Aircraft Depot Hangar Building #115...
Clean out your hangar of all those aircraft parts you thought you were going to use but never did!
Call Cindy at the airport office (941-639-1101) to reserve your FREE spot!
(Upon landing call Airport Operations UNICOM on 122.975 for special taxi instructions to Flea Market area.)
(Call EXPO Aircraft Taxi and Parking Advisories on 122.6)
Are you ready to move up to a higher performance aircraft but need to sell your current "Bird"?
Just fly your plane to the EXPO and put a FOR SALE sign on it!
Call Cindy at the airport office (941-639-1101) to reserve your FREE spot!
(Upon landing call Airport Operations on 122.975 for special taxi instructions to the "For Sale" area.)
(Call EXPO Aircraft Taxi and Parking Advisories on 122.6)
Our area has great family activities that you can enjoy with your family between EXPO 2007 activities. Fisherman's Village is only 10 minutes away and offers weekend entertainment, great shopping, and great dining at over 6 seaside restaurants. From there take a scenic King Fisher boat day trip to the secluded beach island Cayo Costa or choose famous Cabbage Key; the island made famous by Jimmy Buffet in his song "Cheeseburger in Paradise." Visit the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Estates only 30 minutes away. For a great Florida wilderness adventure visit the famous Babcock Ranch only 20 minutes away. For a great time on Saturday evening enjoy the Charlotte County Motorsports Park! The racetrack is next to the airport. Gates open at 6:00PM! The EXPO 2007 is more than just an aviation event , it provides an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the weekend!
CLICK ON THE PICTURES BELOW FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
Visit the
"Punta Gorda Historic Shopping District"
The finest in unique Shopping and Dining!Special Transportation
to These Attractions is available from
"Brothers Taxi"
(941) 639-0957 & (941) 625-8315
Rides to Babcock Wilderness Adventures, Fisherman's Village, King Fisher Fleet, Fisherman's Village, Downtown Hotels, and the Downtown Punta Gorda Shopping District. Only $10Rides to the Charlotte County Speedway
Only $5
Everyone wants to be in south Florida in February and this is the perfect aviation event to enjoy this time of year! In Punta Gorda the temperature is usually perfect with daytime highs in the mid 70's. Weather is nearly always VFR and February is one of our driest months.†The EXPO 2007 is less than one hour flight from Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, Daytona, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and only two hours from nearly anywhere else in Florida. We're just off I-75 between Ft.Myers and Sarasota. Take the I-75 Jones Loop Airport Exit #161 and follow the signs to the airport!
Click
Here for a Road Map and Directions to the EXPO 2007
Courtesy of MAPQUEST
Temporary Tower and Aircraft Parking...
"To enhance safety EXPO 2007 will have an FAA Staffed Temporary Tower! "
When flying in we ask that you contact Charlotte County on 122.975 Mhz. for an airport advisory, and general EXPO information.
After landing call for EXPO Aircraft Taxi and Parking Advisories on 122.6 Please bring your own chalks and tie downs.
The south ramp will be available to early arrivals. Fuel services will be provided by the Charlotte County Airport FBO.!!!!!! GAS UP with 100LL Avgas ONLY $2.97 during the EXPO !!!!!!
Click here for Charlotte County Airport Aeronautical Fly-In Information
Courtesy
of "FloridaPilot.com".
Click
here for Charlotte County Airport Aeronautical Fly-In Information
Courtesy
of "Airnav.com".
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current Weather Radar Image is courtesy of the Weather Channel
(All aeronautical information shown on these pages are for general reference
only
and must never be used to replace a professional flight briefing.)
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RV Overnight Parking and Camping Facilities at the
Airport...
Water's Edge RV Resort borders the north side of the Charlotte County Airport at 6800 Golf Course Blvd. The resort is a convenient 15-minute walk to the EXPO. There your family can relax while you enjoy all the Pilot seminars and EXPO events. They feature a log style main building with bathrooms, showers, store and laundry rooms, camping cabins, tent village, camping kitchen, pool and Jacuzzi, Bocce Ball court, paved roads, propane, fishing lake, boat rentals, and fishing dock. Large, pull thru sites will accommodate any size RV, trailer, or 5th wheel unit (including slide-outs). For EXPO reservations at the Waters Edge RV Resort call Toll Free 1-800-637-9224.
"The Official Rental Car of the Florida Aviation EXPO"
Expo Rental cars are available from Hertz Rent-A-Car. Special Rates for the EXPO! You can make reservations directly by calling Hertz and pick up your car when you arrive at the airport. Call the Airport Car Rental Desk at (941) 575-7983 or Greg Parker, Manager, at (941) 625-0976
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Special Thanks to...
Please Click above for Special Information on these great programs for young adults!
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For Seminar, Exhibitor or Media information contact
Assistant EXPO 2007 Coordinator Phil McCoy or
at 1-800-628-2667 or 941-637-8585.
Sponsored in part by...
APG EASTERN AVIONICS
Charlotte County Airport, 8000 Skylane Way
Punta Gorda, Florida 33982 USA
If
you are in Southwest Florida,
Visit our showroom!!
Or call us today!
Phone: (941) 637-8585
24 Hour FAX: (941) 637-0388
ORDERS ONLY:
(800) 628-2667
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