Why does AOPA only have their meetings on the coasts.

"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 14:43:53 -0500, "Gig 601XL Builder"
wrDOTgiaconaATcox.net wrote in :


Why in the world does the AOPA only have their conventions on the coasts.

Clue:
ftp://ftpserver.ciesin.org/pub/data/...usdenssmoo.gif

They need to put one in the central US at least every 4 or 5 years.

Chicago would be the most likely spot given the population
distribution, but there certain issues with that venue.

I understand that the coasts are where the population is but buy having it
on the coasts they are actually moving it further away from the population
as a whole.

I don't remember the locations of all the AOPA Conventions,
but I seem to remember San Antonio a while back. I know the
NBAA held their convention in Dallas before. The point is
that they are looking for many things...
convention facilities
a convenient airport(s)
a city that will let them transport airplanes under their
own power (taxiing) to the convention center
golf and other activities
a night life
aviation friendly
reasonable cost
I'm sure there are more considerations, but obviously
Chicago doesn't fit the bill on several levels.
There is also the issue of the time of year and other
aviation conventions and a desire not to conflict.



"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATcox.net wrote in message
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| "Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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| On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 14:43:53 -0500, "Gig 601XL Builder"
| wrDOTgiaconaATcox.net wrote in
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| Why in the world does the AOPA only have their
conventions on the coasts.
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| Clue:
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ftp://ftpserver.ciesin.org/pub/data/...usdenssmoo.gif
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| They need to put one in the central US at least every 4
or 5 years.
|
| Chicago would be the most likely spot given the
population
| distribution, but there certain issues with that venue.
|
| I understand that the coasts are where the population is
but buy having it
| on the coasts they are actually moving it further away
from the population
| as a whole.
|
|