On Feb 2, 3:13*pm, bildan wrote:
I agree with the sentiment that every two years is too long.

How about choosing a location near the middle of the country to host
the convention for at least three years running? *I'm told by experts
on the subject booking three years running opens the possibility of
big discounts for the floor space which might mean cheaper display
booths. *It could be moved to a new location every three years or so.

The EAA has great attendance at it's shows in part because they are
always at the same location. *(Oshkosh is always at Oshkosh.) *That
way people can plan years ahead. *Another reason for the EAA success
is that they all feature flying demonstrations.

To allow flight demonstrations, the convention would have to be at an
airport and I have no clue where that would be although someone
mentioned the US Air Force Academy.

Finally, why late January when bad weather is likely? *I'm pretty sure
some people didn't make it to Little Rock because of the weather. *The
folks with trailers must have faced a road nightmare. Would it make
sense to schedule the convention for late October or early March when
benign weather is more probable?

The weather does of the tendency to suck in the winter-time but one
nice thing about a winter convention is it gets me excited about the
upcoming season. I notice on OLC that there seemed to be a fair
amount of flying in Tuscon and at Warner Springs last weekend.

I was really dissapointed that the board voted down an annual
convention.