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




 
 

Top Job Jack.  I am looking forward to this

Wow, this is going to be a blast! I have not seen Matt and James since a trip to PFC in California many years ago. Really looking forward to it!

OK...  I'm booked!

Decided to just use some miles, so I'm flying into YYZ Friday afternoon and renting a car.  I have reservations at the Holiday Inn Express in Newmarket for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.  Flying home Monday afternoon.

Looking forward to meeting everyone attending in person.

Sounds great... will be a shame to miss this. Perhaps next year

Sure sounds like a great time!

Ill be doing my best to get there however i have to see what kind of schedule im awarded on May 18th.  Not much advanced notice i know, sorry

Mike L

Thats lots of time Mike, if you can swing it it would be great to see you.  Efe, no worries there will be one each year! and Warren Glad to see you are booked

This is going to be a blast.

I need to get off my backside and get my passport in order or I won't be able to come.

Booked the Holiday Inn for the Friday Night

Trev

Quote from: Trevor Hale on April 30, 2012, 05:06:19 AM
Booked the Holiday Inn for the Friday Night

Trev

Trev, we'll have to tell tall tales over a beverage then!

Warren, I would really enjoy a few pints with ya.  Looking forward to it

Looking forward to meeting all you folks!

Hotel booked - Holiday Inn Express, so should have plenty of company for a few late beers
I arrive at the Toronto Airport, presumably the International Terminal at 15:10 - hopefully

Anyone else arriving around say 4 to 4:30pm, allowing for baggage/Imigration, who fancies sharing a limo to Newmarket?

David

Quote from: fordgt40 on April 30, 2012, 09:57:04 AM
Hotel booked - Holiday Inn Express, so should have plenty of company for a few late beers

Should be a lot of fun.  I will be the one grinning from ear to ear More then likely in a Cockpitbuilders shirt   If I can manage to get the day off (which I am hoping for at this point) I should be rolling into Newmarket around  1:30-2pm give or take.

Trev

Just arranging to fly over with Mark from Sim-A and staying at Holiday Inn. Looks like a late Friday night is in order ?


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Ralph

What flight are you on and date? Perhaps we could meet up? I am on BA 0093 Heathrow to Toronto Friday. Did we meet at Lelystad some years ago?

Regards

David

Quote from: Speedbird17 on May 01, 2012, 01:58:20 AM
Looks like a late Friday night is in order ?

I Couldn't agree more   Looking forward to meeting you Ralph!

Quote from: fordgt40 on April 30, 2012, 09:57:04 AM
Hotel booked - Holiday Inn Express, so should have plenty of company for a few late beers
I arrive at the Toronto Airport, presumably the International Terminal at 15:10 - hopefully

Anyone else arriving around say 4 to 4:30pm, allowing for baggage/Imigration, who fancies sharing a limo to Newmarket?

David

David, check your PM 

Nick

Nick

Got it and many thanks

David

OK, see you then

Nick

Quote from: fordgt40 on May 01, 2012, 02:12:29 AM
Ralph

What flight are you on and date? Perhaps we could meet up? I am on BA 0093 Heathrow to Toronto Friday. Did we meet at Lelystad some years ago?

Regards

David

Hi Dave
Not sure which flight yet and yes, we were in Lelystad in 2008 and 2009


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Hi Ralph

I think we were all together with Capt Sissons 
If you get the same flight then perhaps we could have a beer prior to takeoff?

Regards

David

I'm dead jealous!

LOL Sean, its only a short flight LOL

Well, work just cut into my plans.  Now I have to be in Stillwater, OK at Frontier Electronics May 30 to June 1, then leave for our Clearwater Plant on June 3. 

Looks like another miss!  Damn!

Hope you all have a great time.  Next year beers on me