The AOPA Summit 2010 is coming to Long Beach, CA from November 11th through the 13th. As part of the event, the AOPA is bringing back it's 'Airportfest' for a second year. AOPA states that 'Airportfest is one of the “must see” features of Summit. Airportfest combines a one-of-a-kind static aircraft display with so much more!' Airportfest is open Thursday, November 11 (9:00am - 5:00pm), Friday, November 12 (9:00am - 5:00pm), and Saturday, November 13 (9:00am - 4:00pm). One of the events is a live music session from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. each of the three days. The music will be provided by the Flying Musicians who describe themselves as a group of 'Pilot musicians sharing their passion while encouraging and educating youth in the science and art of aeronautics and music.'
Flying Musicians is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and was founded in 2009 by two pilots, John Zapp and Aileen Hummel, both of who are also musicians.
AOPA will be providing complimentary shuttle service between the convention center for the regular Summit activities and the airport daily for the Airportfest activities. The other scheduled activities at airport fest include autograph sessions, over 100 static display aircraft, guest speakers, introductory flights and many more events. Visit the Airportfest page of the Summit website for full details.
The Flying Musician's full press-release is provided below.
Two Passions
- One Goal -
Bringing Aviation and Music Together“Pilot Musicians sharing their passion while encouraging and educating youth in the science and art of aeronautics and music.”
Fort Worth, Texas– October 13, 2010: The Flying Musicians Association, Inc. (FMA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, will be featured during the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit on November 11-13. With more than 410,000 members, AOPA is the largest civil aviation association in the world.
Members of The Flying Musicians will provide live music throughout the event on the AOPA Airportfest Stage, which is sponsored by Sennheiser and located at Long Beach Airport. Airportfest is free and open to the public, making it a great place to showcase members and inform the community!
FMA artists will perform Thursday, November 11 through Saturday, November 13 at 11a.m. and 12p.m. each day – see the detailed schedule online at http://www.FlyingMusicians.org.
List of performers:
RAVI; Bradley Leighton; Joe Ellis (Joe.e); Alex & Marti Whitmore; Suzanne Brindamourand Ian Blair Fries, MD.
The Flying Musicians have created an atmosphere where enthusiasts of both aviation and music can share their passions while enjoying a great aviation festival! Come and enjoy the spirit of aviation and music at the 2010 AOPA Aviation Summit: The Flying Musicians always welcome fellow musicians at informal jam sessions, which occur spontaneously, so bring your instrument(s) and enjoy the camaraderie.
Please note: Car parking is unavailable at the Long Beach Airport. Round-trip transportation from AOPA Aviation Summit at the Long Beach Convention Center to AOPA Airportfest at the Long Beach Airport is sponsored by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.
About Sennheiser:
Sennheiser aviation headsets are in use by professional and private pilots throughout the world. Each set combines balanced audibility with optimum comfort and simple operation. Sennheiser is also a world-leading manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is now a global brand represented in 60 countries around the world. Sennheiser's pioneering excellence in technology has rewarded the company with numerous awards and accolades including an Emmy, a Grammy, and the Scientific and Engineering Award of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
About the Flying Musicians Association:
The Flying Musicians Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that took off in 2009 by blending two passions: flying and music. FMA was founded by two pilot/musicians, John Zapp and Aileen Hummel, who have made it their quest to encourage, promote, educate and support these two passions. The mission of the organization is: “Pilot Musicians sharing their passion while encouraging and educating youth in the science and art of aeronautics and music.”
Contact:
John Zapp
817.201.9654
Aileen Hummel
817.919.6189
More: www.aopa.org/summit www.FlyingMusicians.org – www.sennheiser-aviation.com
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