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Tired of winter weather? Then begin planning right now to attend the USPA flyout to Mobile, Alabama, March 17-20, 2005. Room reservations must be made by March 13, so do it now!
It’s not just business, folks. Check out the interesting and fun activities on the registration form.
Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association
WINTER FLY-OUT, MOBILE, ALABAMA – March 17 – 20, 2005
Make your destination to welcome in the beginning of spring at our winter fly-out in Mobile. It is a 300 year-old port
city situated on the shores of picturesque Mobile Bay, which traces its history to early French explorers in North
America. It has a proud Southern Heritage unlike any other US port city. It was the last Confederate port to fall in the
Civil War. It was in Mobile Bay that Admiral Perry ordered, “Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead.” Torpedoes are
what we now call mines. Tied up very near to our hotel is the Battleship Alabama. This ship took part in many battles
in the Pacific during World War II. With its aviation Museum, it will be a focal point for us while we are in Mobile.
And, there are so many other interesting things to see and do in Mobile that it is impossible to list them all here.
Mobile is also the home of the Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) engineremanufacturing
factory, which is something that all pilots will be interested in.
Our weekend plans include a Friday afternoon tour of that facility. Teledyne
Continental Motors (TCM) is an operating division of Teledyne Technologies,
Incorporated with a focus in general aviation and power systems. In general
aviation, TCM develops and manufactures piston aircraft engines, conventional
and digital electronic engine controls, and deep cycle aviation batteries. The
company also designs and manufactures small turbine engines for unmanned
military aircraft application.
Plans for the meetings, seminars and social activities offer something interesting for all USPA members and guests.
BB-60 pictured here is just one of them. See the Schedule of Activities following for all the plans for the weekend.
Airports: Downtown Mobile Airport (Brookley Field BFM) is the selected airport of arrival. If arriving commercially,
the airport will be Mobile Regional (MOB.) Host FBO at Downtown Mobile Airport is Downtown Air Center, who
offers us a 25 cent per gallon discount on fuel and free tie down (they request that you bring your ropes if you can.) All
conveniences, such as pilot’s lounge, courtesy cars and rental cars are available. Phone: (251) 433-2800 Fax: (251)
433-2857.
Transportation: The hotel provides transportation to and from both airports. However, rental cars are also available
from the FBO insuring that you can pick it up and leave it at the airport. Call (251) 433-2800 to reserve a car.
Hotel: Las Brisas on the Bay, 1525 Battleship Parkway, Spanish Fort, AL 36527. Telephone: (251) 626-7200 Fax:
(251) 626-7233. Room rate is $59.99 per night plus taxes. This rate includes a full breakfast for two. Reservations
must be made by March 13th (Tell them that you are with USPA and use the group code number fly1.)
Schedule of Activities
Thursday, March 17 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Dinner at Big Jim’s Speak Easy and Lounge, which is located in the
hotel, prior to the seminar is at your expense, but would be very convenient. Safety seminar in hotel conference room
featuring Don Fitzgerald of Teledyne Continental Motors, then a short break followed by a presentation on “Operating
general aviation aircraft in cold weather” by Bruce Hulley, Safety Councilor, Denver, Colorado. Prize drawings will be
made at 9:15 p.m. Hospitality and registration are available at the hotel before and after the seminar.
Friday, March 18 – 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. General members meeting in hotel conference room. 11:30 a.m. Lunch
on your own. 12:30 p.m. leave for Teledyne Continental engine remanufacturing factory for 1:00 p.m. tour of the
facility. 6:30 p.m. Banquet at the hotel. Hospitality and registration are available at the hotel before and after the
banquet.
Saturday, March 19 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Board meeting in hotel conference room. All members are welcome.
Lunch on your own. Afternoon tour of BB-60 Battleship Alabama, SS-228 Submarine USS Drum and Aviation
Museum or visit the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola which is 40 miles from the hotel. Or, consider a bus tour of
historic Mobile. The related fees are not included in the registration fee. 6:30 p.m. Dinner in the Officers Ward Room
on board the Battleship Alabama. Hospitality room at the hotel will be open before and after the dinner.
Sunday, March 20 – Depart at your leisure or stay over a few more days and do some of the things you didn' t have
time for in our short weekend. An interesting day could be spent at the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola.
Registration Form
Name(s)________________________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________________________________ State_______Zip___________________
Phone_____________________ Fax______________________ E-mail_____________________________________
Number Amount
Basic Registration: $105.00 (Wings seminar, hospitality suite, meetings, Friday
Banquet and Saturday dinner on the Battleship Alabama) ______ @ $105.00 ________
TOTAL $________
Send registration form with check or form below to: United States Pilots Association, 483 S. Kirkwood Rd., Suite 10,
St. Louis, MO 63122. If paying by credit card, the registration form may be faxed to: (314) 843-5155
Charge it! M/C______ or VISA______
Card No._________________________________ Exp.______
Signature___________________________________________
For additional information, please call USPA at (314) 849-USPA