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Although the deadline for USPA’s special hotel price is passed, you may still find rooms available, and you don’t want to miss this great USPA flyout to Tunica, MS, March 16-19.
Starting with an FAA Safety Seminar at the very interesting Tunica Museum (see how the Mississippi River has changed courses many times through the years, and learn about the Native Americans and how the delta was settled), and with plenty of opportunity to check out the many Tunica and Memphis points of interest, all USPA members and their guests are most welcome and encouraged to attend.
You can mail, fax, phone, or register on line at www.uspilots.org. Get rid of the winter blues and enjoy a fun flying trip with fellow pilots.
United States Pilots Association
WINTER FLY-OUT, TUNICA, MS – MARCH 16 – 19, 2006
Our Winter Fly-out and meeting will be held in the South’s Hottest New Destination, Tunica, Mississippi. Home to world class casino resorts, Tunica boasts nine of them with 6,300 new hotel suites and rooms, sparkling pools and luxurious spas. It has the largest concentration of casinos between Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Located in the northwest corner of the state, on the Mississippi River just south of Memphis, Tunica has 14,000 slots and electronic games, and more than 400 table games. Entertainers are a daily feature at each of the casinos. Many of the world’s top-name performers are familiar faces in Tunica showrooms. Good food is easy to find in this entertainment city. Whether you’re in the mood for fine dining by candlelight, a tasty buffet, or just a quick snack, Tunica gives you plenty of choices that will meet your best expectations. Casual is the key word in Tunica. Whether you spend all of your time at the casinos and shows, or shopping, dressing comfortably and casually is most important. And, when you are having fun, shopping is almost always on the agenda. At the Casino Factory Shoppes, you’ll find thirty brand-name outlet stores. Historic downtown Tunica offers a variety of boutiques and antique shops with small town charm. Tunica is the epicenter of the Mississippi Delta Blues Heritage, offering three museums filled with artifacts from the Delta’s rich history. Begin a historical tour at the Tunica Museum, and then discover the stories behind the blues at the Blues & Legends Hall of Fame. Plus, real Hollywood memorabilia at the Hollywood Casino is another treat for history and movie buffs. The stunning new RiverPark is America’s newest place to learn about “The River That Made America.” A museum and interactive center and a nature trail on the river levee are sure to fascinate you. Learn about the geography and history of the river, the Delta and why the river was so important to the union victory in the civil war.
And with all of this in Tunica, you just can’t find enough to do there, then, a half-hour north is Memphis, Home of the Blues and Birthplace of Rock-n-roll. Memphis offers a diverse choice of attractions, fine dining and special events. Attractions include Elvis Presley’s Graceland where you can tour the Lisa Marie and Hound Dog Aircraft, Mud Island, the Memphis Belle and legendary Beale Street plus Sun Studios, where Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and dozens of other famous rockers first recorded. And, you would not want to miss visiting the famous Peabody Hotel where you can sip a favorite beverage while watching the “March of the Ducks.”
Hotel: Sam’s Town-Tunica, 1477 Casino Strip Resorts Boulevard, Robinsonville, MS 38664. It has 1,000 guest rooms and suites, four restaurants, lounges and all the other amenities expected in a first class facility. The rate is $79 plus tax. Call 1-800-456-0711, 662-363-0711 or fax 662-363-0874. To obtain our special rate, you must tell them that you are with the United States Pilots Association. The cut-off date is February 16, 2006. Tunica is a very popular place, particularly on weekends, so there is no guarantee that you can reserve a room at any price at Sam’s Town after the cut-off date. So, make your room reservation now! There will be a hospitality suite in the hotel. Check for the location on arrival.
Airport and FBO: Tunica Municipal Airport (UTA) is the airport of arrival. Runway 17-35 (7,000x150) has ILS and GPS approaches. CTAF is 123.0. Host FBO is Tunica Air Center, a full service FBO open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. They have offered us a discount of 15 cents per gallon on fuel and free tie-down. Phone 1-877-359-8864, 662-357-7330 or fax 662-357-7331. If you are arriving commercial, Memphis International (MEM) is your destination.
Transportation: None of the casino hotels in Tunica provide shuttle service to or from the airport (to the chagrin of the airport management there.) The hotels assume that you will be arriving by tour bus or automobile, so if you are arriving by GA or airline, you are on your own. You will need a rental car also to visit all the sights in the area (share it with other USPA attendees.) Tunica Air Center will coordinate rental car requests with the rental agencies in the area to provide us with the best prices available. Again note that Tunica is a very busy place on weekends, and the FBO has suggested that you make your auto rental reservation no later than March 1 to be sure that they can have a car available for you.
Schedule of Activities:
Thursday, March 16 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wings Safety Seminar-Tunica Museum, 3873 US Highway 61N, Tunica, MS 38676. The program will feature David Kaiser, who will speak on Stall/Spin-Loss of Control. For more information go to http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=9402 Hospitality and registration are available at the hotel in the afternoon from 4:00 p.m. and into the evening. All day is open for you to relax and enjoy Tunica.
Friday, March 17 – 8:30 a.m. to noon. Buffet breakfast followed by General member’s meeting in the hotel. Lunch is on your own with the afternoon free to enjoy the gaming activities or touring the many sites in the area. Hospitality suite will be open in the evening after dinner.
Saturday, March 18 – 8:30 a.m. to noon. Buffet breakfast followed by USPA Board meeting in the hotel. All members are welcome. Lunch is on your own with the afternoon free to enjoy the gaming activities or touring the many sites in the area. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Banquet in the hotel. 9:15 p.m., hospitality suite will be open. It’s time to report your winnings or arrange for a bus trip home.
Sunday, March 19 – Depart at your leisure or stay over a few more days and do some of the things you didn't have time to do in our short weekend.
USPA Registration Form
Name(s)___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Basic Registration: $110.00 (Wings seminar, hospitality suite, meetings,
breakfast on Friday and Saturday and Saturday evening banquet.) ______ @ $ 110.00 $______
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. Or, if you would like to register at a secure site on the internet, go to www.uspilots.org.
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For additional information, please call Arnold Zimmerman at (314) 843-2766, email at zimjr@earthlink.net or USPA at (314) 849-USPA.
Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association