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The Branson Flyout/Meeting was well attended and touted by many to be among the best USPA gatherings yet. In addition to business meetings, the Thursday evening safety seminar had nearly 70 in attendance who were treated to refreshments courtesy of a grant from the Wolf Aviation Fund. President Steve Uslan gave a brief description of USPA and invited non-members to join. And MO FAAST Manager Fred Harms brought hot-off-the-press information on the FAA’s new safety program and how it will affect GA pilots. Attendance prizes finished off the night.
The fun weekend activities included touring the world’s largest Titanic museum on Friday; plus dinner, the 1957 Patch auto collection, and an energetic show all at
the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater. Saturday afternoon saw many visiting the new Branson Landing, going shopping, and seeing other area attractions.
Saturday night featured a great Radisson prime rib dinner, followed by a 25th anniversary celebration MCd by USPA member and professional entertainer Mike
Radford. USPA past presidents were honored, and Fred Harms made a special presentation of the FAA Wright Award for 50 years of continual safe flying to
Arnold Zimmerman.
Sunday weather allowed everyone to depart safely. Watch for flyout pictures soon to be posted on the USPA website: www.uspilots.org.
The next USPA gathering will be held in San Antonio, November 2-5. There will be plenty of aviation fellowship and interesting things to see and do. Watch for
the registration form which will be coming to you soon and which will also be posted on the USPA website.
Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association