Get Together 2012
Posted by: jackpilot, April 26, 2012, 09:39:54 PM
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JAMES PRICE and MATT FORD, the "Founding Fathers" of Simbuilding will be present !!! More exciting details on the upcoming FDS/Cockpit builders Get Together
As you already know, the Event is scheduled for June 2012, and will be hosted at the FDS new Facility concomitant with the 2012 FDS Open House
Just quoting Peter here:
"Two of the Pioneers of this entire pursuit we all find ourselves in are going to be in attendance as well as offering an overview of their setups. . Both of these gentlemen are inspirational figures to many of us that have been around this community for the past ten years. They are the masters of taking real aircraft parts and bringing them back to life"
I already have a list of CB crew members attending but I would like to update so that we can plan better.
Please send me a new confirmation PM, even if you already did, with your arrival date if avail.
Members who have not yet registered please PM me.
As said before, "Tons of good time on the Agenda, and finally meeting Cockpitbuilders Crewmembers from all over the world as well as an equally enthusiastic crowd of FDS builders."
Instructions corner:
Newmarket is located North of Toronto and a short drive from Pearson Airport (about 40 miles) . FDS is one mile from Highway 404 Exit 49 (Vivian Road).
Just paste this in the Google map itinerary search:
A Toronto Pearson airport
B 1131 Gorham St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 9C3
Depending on traffic (could be heavy on Friday afternoon) you may wish to use 407 east, (through 400 North). 407 is much faster but a toll fee will be added to your car rental bill.
Otherwise take 401 east then 404 North to Newmarket.
There is a Holiday Inn Express real close, as well as a few other Hotels nearby
Reserve early:
http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/newmarket/ynwmk/hoteldetail
http://www.newmarkethotel.com/
Here is the FDS Open House program:
Friday June 1 -From 5 pm (not before!!!) Meet/greet for family and friends. Runs till 9pm ish (This is more of a chance for us to connect with family and friends. Media, local VIPs etc)
Saturday June 2 – Full Day Program
9am Start
10am- Peter and Trevor welcome all.
Peter FDS/JetMax/Project Overview
10:30am – Steve Cos (Notes From My Suitcase, The trials and tribulations of being on the road!)
Break
11:30am – Jon Boe (To Be Confirmed) Presentation on Visual Systems (De-Mystifying the various elements, software etc)
12:30pm – Barbeque Lunch/Beverages (Sponsored by JetMax)
1:30pm - Angus Weighton (To Be Confirmed) – Understanding Charts and Flying Correct Procedures
2:30pm - Matt Ford (B737 Project Overview) (Matt is one of the true “founding fathers” of cockpit building and has a very elaborate setup to discuss)
3:45pm – James Price (B737 Project Overview) (James is considered to be one of the original pioneers out here and will offer an overview of his pursuit)
5pm - Break for Discussion and Mingling
6pm – Optional Dinner at a local Restaurant to be Decided
Sunday June 3rd
Leisurly start
10:30 am - Presentation by Trevor and discussion about the site, results expectations , strategy.
11:00 am - Jack sharing his views and experience on Flying a Sim
11:30 am We will have access to at least one 737 DSTD and one JetMax device to practice our talents and what we learned during the event !
12:00 - Lunch at local restaurant
1:00 pm to 3:00pm Flight time on the Sims and Discussions.
"All subject to change”.(..but should'nt)
See you soon Guys.
FDS address is:
1131 Gorham Street
Unit #1
Newmarket, Ontario
Canada
Tel: 905 830 1196
<-- PS, THIS IS NOT ME LOL
