Ohio Aviation Association News 5/28/2010

Annual Airports Conference a Success!
The first annual combined Ohio Airports Conference was held on April 12th and 13th in Columbus, Ohio. Attendence was great and provided an opportunity to meet and greet. Highlights follow.

EJ Thomas presents opening call to promote the Value of Aviation
E.J.'s presentation on Airport Advocacy Promote Your Airport is available in PDF Format

Mark McClardy, Acting Airports Division Manager, Great Lakes Region, FAA
FAA, Great Lakes Region

Jim Lynch presents on Media Relations
Jim did an excellent job providing insights into how best to conduct press interviews. Jim is from The Ohio State University Media Relations Office and manages PR for OSU President Gordon Gee and Coach Jim Tressel.
Making PR Work For You is available in PDF Format

Dan Kiser describes The Youth Aviation Adventure
Starting as a Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge program about 10 years ago this activity has grown nationwide.
Youth Aviation Adventure

Dan Gee discusses Pavement Management Systems
For more information: Gee Asphalt Systems

Senator Jason Wilson (D-30) Aviation Supporter in the Ohio Legislature,
Jason provided an entertaining presentation as the only pilot in the Ohio Legislature. The 30th State Senate District includes Columbiana, Belmont, Jefferson, Harrison, and part of Tuscarawas counties.
Jason Wilson

Findlay Airport Named Airport of the Year
Findlay Airport Manager Bob Johnston accepts the OAA's Airport of the Year Award from Erin McGuiness. Bob was also awarded the Airport Manager of the Year. Congratulations!
Findlay Airport info

100th Anniversary of the First Air Freight Flight October 2
A group of enthusiasts in Columbus and Dayton are planning a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the First Air Freight flight in a Wright Model B on November 7, 1910. The flight carried 200 pounds of silk from Huffman Prairie in Dayton to Driving Park in Columbus. Our hope is to recreate that flight on October 2.
100th First Air Freight Flight

Knox County Airport Fly in Breakfast on June 12
The Knox County Airport Fly In-Drive In Breakfast and FAA Safety Seminar.
 Please post this Notice

OAA Planning Workshops for September
Useful information for Airport Managers. We will keep you posted on the schedule.

This Was a great Conference!

Thank You for your Support!

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Newsletter Editor -- Photos by Jeff Kramer