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Aircraft summit offers aviation exhibits, forums in Tampa

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By TED JACKOVICS | The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 2, 2009

TAMPA - The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association expects more than 1,000 aircraft in Tampa for the AOPA Aviation Summit this Thursday through Saturday, association spokesman Chris Dancy said.

"We traditionally plan for 2,000 aircraft," Dancy said "Realistically, and assuming good weather, we think 1,000 aircraft on the ground at any one time, probably split evenly between Peter O. Knight ant Tampa Executive airports, would be the highest likely.

Traffic at Tampa International Airport should not be affected, with only about a half-dozen conference-related aircraft landing there, Dancy said.

Up to 10,000 association members are expected to attend.

Aircraft, including the 1937 Lockheed Electra used in the movie "Amelia," will be on display beginning Thursday at Peter O. Knight Airport on Davis Islands.

On Saturday, the public will be able to test flight simulators and take a $70 introductory flight on a general aviation aircraft at Peter O. Knight Airport.

The public also is invited to attend the association's exhibit hall at the Tampa Convention Center. Admission is $25; or $50 for exhibits and forums.

Pilot and musician John Oates will appear in concert at 7 p.m. Friday at convention center. The concert is open to the public. For ticket information, go to https://register.rcsreg.com/regos-1.0/aopa2009/jo/....

Reporter Ted Jackovics can be reached at (813) 259-7817.

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