http://www.midwestlsashow.com/index.html
Third year event.
Edit: 2011 dates
Midwest LSA Expo - Mt. Vernon ILLINOIS Sept 9-11, 2011
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Midwest LSA Expo - Mt. Vernon ILLINOIS Sept 9-11, 2011
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This looks like it's worth more than just a 'Bump'...
Altho' the production quality is lacking, here's a useful video overview of the early Fall Midwest LSA Expo. Much of the footage is thankfully of the Mt. Vernon airport area and its 2010 Expo.
http://www.midwestlsashow.com/
When I think of the Sebring, FL LSA Expo, stuck w-a-y down in a far corner of the USA, the more central location of this Expo, south of Springfield IL, looks far more useful for many of the folks interested in LSA a/c.
Another great thing to see is that this Expo, just like Sun 'n Fun & Air Venture, is offering on-field camping for show attendees. (At Sebring, this is replaced by the relentless sound track of race cars on the adjacent track). The camping option can keep the cost down and fits nicely with the fact the show is held for three days (Fri-Sun). If the weather holds (and early September strikes me as very appealing timing for this part of the country), this could lead to evening socializing among the campers that would bring it's own pleasure...and there's multiple restaurants/cafes on the field for those who would rather not pack in food for every meal.
Given the struggling economy (and the cost of gasoline right now), the organizers of this event are probably working overtime to make this as attractive an event as possible so they can attract vendors. And the website has a fair bit of current info on exhibitors so far, as e.g.:
http://www.midwestlsashow.com/2011_Flig ... e_Plan.pdf
Looks like an appealing LSA show to me, and personally I like the idea of enjoying some Midwest hospitality.
http://www.midwestlsashow.com/
When I think of the Sebring, FL LSA Expo, stuck w-a-y down in a far corner of the USA, the more central location of this Expo, south of Springfield IL, looks far more useful for many of the folks interested in LSA a/c.
Another great thing to see is that this Expo, just like Sun 'n Fun & Air Venture, is offering on-field camping for show attendees. (At Sebring, this is replaced by the relentless sound track of race cars on the adjacent track). The camping option can keep the cost down and fits nicely with the fact the show is held for three days (Fri-Sun). If the weather holds (and early September strikes me as very appealing timing for this part of the country), this could lead to evening socializing among the campers that would bring it's own pleasure...and there's multiple restaurants/cafes on the field for those who would rather not pack in food for every meal.
Given the struggling economy (and the cost of gasoline right now), the organizers of this event are probably working overtime to make this as attractive an event as possible so they can attract vendors. And the website has a fair bit of current info on exhibitors so far, as e.g.:
http://www.midwestlsashow.com/2011_Flig ... e_Plan.pdf
Looks like an appealing LSA show to me, and personally I like the idea of enjoying some Midwest hospitality.
Jack
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Do you fly for recreational purposes? Please visit http://www.theraf.org