PlaneMadness Episode 43 - 2008 AOPA Convention
Arrival Time: 11:30
Wright Time: 10+
The 2008 AOPA Convention Episode
Join me as I take you back to the 2008 AOPA Convention in San Jose, California. It was held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday November 6 -8 2008. I was able to attend Thursday and Friday and spoke with several interesting people whose interviews are in this episode. Overall it was a educational and exciting experience and I’m glad I was able to attend.
Many special thanks go out to the following people who took the time out of their busy schedules to speak with me. I’m sure you’ll find their interviews as engaging as I did:
- Phil Boyer - President, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Join Phil Boyer and I as we talk about the TSA’s latest proposals for a TSA presence at the general aviation level. It makes for some insightful conversation on what may happen.
www.AOPA.org - Bob Gowens - CEO, Mooney Aircraft Corporation
Wayne Fischer - Director of Sales, Mooney Aircraft Corporation
Bob Gowens and Wayne Fischer take me through the incredible performance of Mooney Acclaim Type S.
www.Mooney.Com
Acclaim Type S - Tom Harper - Director of Marketing, Avidyne Corporation
Tom takes me through all of the Avidyne systems on display at this year’s show.
www.Avidyne.Com - Gary Black - Jet Sales Coordinator, Cirrus Design Corporation
Gary tells me all about the exciting new Cirrus Vision Jet, which was one of the most popular destinations at this year’s show.
www.CirrusDesign.Com - Michael Black - Icon Aircraft
Michael covers the highlights of the Icon A5, in my opinion the most visually stunning and popular entrant into the light sport aircraft market to date.
www.IconAircraft.Com
Photos
John & Martha King, Patty Wagstaff, and a mutual friend
The Cirrus Vision Jet
The Cirrus Vision Jet - Interior
Mooney’s Banner
The Icon A5
The Icon A5’s Interior
PlaneMadness Episode 43 Show Notes:
http://www.planemadness.com/2008/11/15/planemadness-episode-43/
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