On Thu, 03 Aug 2006 21:10:57 GMT, Larry Dighera
wrote:

On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 14:43:53 -0500, "Gig 601XL Builder"
wrDOTgiaconaATcox.net wrote in :


Why in the world does the AOPA only have their conventions on the coasts.

Clue:
ftp://ftpserver.ciesin.org/pub/data/...usdenssmoo.gif

They need to put one in the central US at least every 4 or 5 years.

Chicago would be the most likely spot given the population
distribution, but there certain issues with that venue.

Austin would be central, and relatively cheap. It also has a decent
convention center and hotels, and nothing like Chicago's union
problems. They did close one airport, but not like Meigs.

Don