February 2007 - American Bonanza Society

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,IREGIONAL NEWS----- . -- --_. - ..The SWBS group enjoys a night of celebration in Son Antonio at Mi Tierra Mexicon in EI Mercado.Southwest Bonanza SocietyThe first weekend in December, 56SWBS members in 15 airplanes descendedon San Antonio to celebrate Christmason the city's famous Riverwalk.At Stinson Field (the second oldestcontinuously operating general aviationairport in the US), we visited the TexasAir Museum, where we marveled at theunusual co llection of military and civilianaviation memorabilia and watchedan interesting film about KatherineStinson and her family (namesakes ofStinson Field), providing us a historicalperspective on aviation in San Antonio.Our group carne together for a sumptuousdinner at Mi Tierra Mexican in EIMercado - Market Square, featuring 24-hour service and strolling Mariachis.After dinner, 30 brave warmly dressedmembers boarded a river boat for a 40-minute cruise to see the beautifulChristmas lights throughout downtown.On Saturday a group of memberstook a gu ided tour ofTRACON (terminalradar control) faci lity and the controltower at the airport. The 221' towerprovided an except ional 360 0 view ofthe city on that cloudless morning.In the afternoon we went to thenewly renovated Tower of the Americas,a 750' tower built for the 1968 World'sFair. Recent renovations include a new4D theater experience called Skies OverTexas. Although the observation deckwas closed, a few members rode elevatorsto the lounge at the top for breathtakingviews of the city.We honored outgoing presidentRon Lessley and other officers and welcomednew ones at an excellent dinner,then raffled off several fine SWBS giftsand laughed through a gift exchange.A great weekend! - Boyd ProctorSoutheasternBonanza SocietyWhen about 50 of our SEBS membersgathered in 25 beautiful flyingmachines in Freeport, Bahamas, onDecember 7, our anival was capturedon fi lm by the local Tourist Bureau. Assome of us observed when the piece wasshown on the 10 o'clock news, we hadhammed it up pretty good!The SEBS group headed 10 Freeport, Bahamas for a December fty-in,Almosl half the group were first·time fty-in attendees or new members.Page 10082 www. bonanza.org ABS February 2007
The arrival weather on Thursday wasjust fantastic. As we taxied to the hotel,we were greeted with holiday decorationsand Christmas music that seemed to becoming from every overhead speaker andfrom behind every bush.Some of us went to the pool area,others to the beach, to the casino or to thelarge shopping area across the street.That night we gathered at the ManorHouse for a reception arranged byHarvey Kriegsman and hosted by theBahamas Ministry of Tourism. Withextensive hors d'oeuvres set out for us,we enjoyed a first-rate social hour.We had an unusually large numberof first-timers and new members withus. In fact, for almost half the group, itwas their first fly-in.Even though the hotel had many finerestaurants, most of us explored the eclecticmix of eateries nestled among theshops across the street. From local fare tofme dining, from breakfast to a lateevening dessen, SEBS members did whatthey do so well: We had a good time.No scheduled events were planned,but we found a lot to do . We eagerlyawaited NASA's shuttle launch, and onSaturday were treated to a fine displayof fire and technology. As we waited infront of La Dolce Vita, some of usenjoyed a fine slice of tiramisu (a heavenlyItalian dessen) and Bailey's IrishCream coffee.Keeping track of the launch wasmade easier as we watched the 60-inchplasma screen TV on the stem of the130-foot yacht, "Big Daddy." As soonas the shuttle engines started, wemoved the short distance to the marinawall and in seconds the huge flame tailof the shuttle appeared over the horizon.Made us proud to be Americans.There were favorable winds onSunday as 25 of the most beautifulplanes in the world departed for home.Join us for our next SEBS adventureon March 22-25 to Montgomery,Alabama. You can find more info on ourwebsite: www.sebs.org. - Jay lVilsollPacific Bonanza SocietyAll ABS members are illl'ited to join PBS all their 2007Bahama Mama Air Safari, April 21 - May 6.Due to the overwhelming popularity of last year's Bahama Mama, PBS is offeringthe opportunity to join us for spectacular scenery, tropical breezes and pristineBahamian beaches. All route segments are planned for day, VFR at cruising altitudesbelow 9,500 feet. The longest leg is 3:50, with others ranging from 0: II to 3: 15.Each pilot is responsible for hislher own preflight planning and navigation, butPBS has example flight plans for each suggested route segment. Space is limited soget your reservations in earlyTo sign up or gather more information, visit the PBS website at www.pacificbonanza.org or contact me at 425-883-1984 or swalker@sonasearch.com.-SIeve WalkerThe PBS Bahama Mama Air Safari flight plan.Here's what you must agree to do to beconsidel1d lor the AlrVenture ASS displayairplane:1. Arrive July 22 to place your airplaneon display at the ASS tent the entireweek of AJrVenfure (July 23-29).2. Check In 01 the ABS lenl eoch morningto prepare your aircraft for display. (Ifyou wont to open It up for people tosee inside, that IS up to you.)3. Check in each afternoon to secureyour aircraft. (You. not the ASS staff,will be responsible for your aircraft.)Make Oshkosh 2007Your special Year!HEY, AIS MEMBERSI WANNA SEEYOURAIRPLANEIN THIS SPACE?Are you planning 10 be 01 Oshkosh for AirYenlure 2007,July 23-29? If so, here's how to make it extra special!The honor of displaying your airplane 01 the ABS tentAND on Ihe cover of the July ABS Magazine is up forgrabsl In addition. the selected owner will receive twoposses to AirYenture and to the ABS dinner! HURRY. THEDEADLINE FOR ENTRY IS APRIL 30.If you con meet the obligations listed above, here'show to put your plane in nomination:SUBMIT A PHOTO SUITABLE FOR THE COVEROf ABS MAGAZINE.WRITE AN ARTICtE ABOUT YOUR AIRPlANE.SEND ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Of EXTERIOR & PANEl.MAlt YOUR SUBMITIAL TO:Oshkosh BOMAmerican Bonanza SocietyPO Box 12888Wichilo. KS 67277OR absmail@bonanzo.orgE-mail subject line: aSH Display PlaneFor more detail about the entering see www.bonanza.org.ABS February 2007www.bonanza.org Page 10083
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