Comments from the Chair
February '08
Wow! Can't believe it's that time of year already! Yes, ISAP-VIII is just around the corner and man-oh-man is it lookin' good!
We've
got a wonderful slate of absolutely top-notch speakers and a field trip
that's gonna blow your socks off. From Scott Kelby to a flight
demonstration by the Agusta/Bell Model 609 tiltrotor, we've got this
year's gathering cram-packed full of interesting and exciting things to
see, hear, do, and photograph!
A detailed accounting
of the event can be located elsewhere on this web site, so I won't
recount it here, but suffice it to say that right now is the time to
get your dues paid and your registration checks written and your hotel
reservations locked-down. The latter,
incidentally, is a must –
as the hotel has limited accommodations on the weekend of our event.
They are sold-out except for the rooms that have been set-aside for
ISAP. Call today or be prepared to sleep in a tent!
We're
still working on some details, not the least of which is the strong
possibility that the famous Lockheed P-38L Lightning, "Glacier Girl"
will be on hand for our photo op with the new Lockheed Martin F-35A
Lightning II. If we are successful in bringing the two aircraft
together, it will be a first in history – and a very special experience
for those of us who will be onboard for the occasion. Don't miss this
one!
All else is moving along well with ISAP. I do admit,
once in a while, to being a little disappointed that more of you have
not submitted images and a short bio sketch for the "Gallery" section
of our web site. Michele Peterson, our web sheriff, has done a
magnificent job of setting up this promo tool for all of us to use.
Take advantage of
it. It takes only a few minutes to write a
little self-adulating piece and assemble ten or so 72 dpi jpegs for
e-mailing. That's al it takes - and Michele will do the rest. You will
be amazed at how many folks log in to our site and have a snoop around.
And it's absolutely free to ISAP members!
We'll be having a
short business meeting again during ISAP-VIII. It's a grand time to
bring your nits and picks and suggestions. Make notes now – and don't
forget to bring 'em. We want to know what you expect from ISAP!
So, see you in late February! Remember, it can be chilly here in Texas during that time of the year - so dress accordingly!
Adios, Jay