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LoPresti
Aviation will host the first annual 'LSA Holiday!' June 4-6, 2010. The
City of Sebastian is home to this new recreational event that
offers three days of aviation and local activities for light sport
pilots and the community, alike. "Why LSA (Light Sport
Aircraft)?" In a word, FUN! LSA is the new, fast-growing segment
of affordable aviation. With as little as 20 hours of instruction, an
enthusiast can be granted a pilots license. Even better, at over 135
mph these economical aircraft sip fuel so efficiently, that they are
comparable to an economy car. It's all about getting away and
enjoying. Transport yourself to an area of natural beauty that offers
the charm of a small fishing village and small, welcoming airport. All
of this will kick off in LoPresti's new hangar facility adjacent to the
Sebastian Airport Administration Building.
Friday
night, the group will gather to hear the colorful Movie/Stunt/Test
pilot, J.W. "Corkey" Fornof tell his wild and crazy stories.
Saturday, early morning will begin with LSA flour bombing and other fun
aviation competitions. Opening the LoPresti First Saturday charity
breakfast event, Skydive Sebastian will demonstrate their jumping
skills to the beautiful backdrop of the Sebastian skies and the sound
of steel drums playing. The speaking segment of the program will give
you all the ins and outs of LSA. Some of the LSA manufacturers that
will have their aircraft on display include: Piper, Remos, Paradise,
Evektor, Jabru and SkyKits. LSA seminars and demos will answer the LSA
pilot's, and hopeful pilot's, questions. Nature seminars, fly-fishing
demonstration, and even massages will be ready for those wanting to
indulge further. Continuing into the afternoon, attendees may choose
from: kayaking (night kayaking too), wave running, golfing, surfing,
hot air balloon rides, fishing, boat tours, skeet shooting, skydiving,
great restaurants, and an awards dinner overlooking the Indian River
Lagoon.
The
LoPresti event will continue into Sunday for those that stay to relax
further. On the last day, coffee and bagels will accompany some great
hangar talk and stories.
The 'LSA Holiday!' grew from the desire of LoPresti Aviation, the City
of Sebastian, Sebastian Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses to
bring recreational aviation to the Sebastian Airport and nearby areas.
"When you fly into Sebastian, view the world-known Sebastian Inlet
and River, you understand why this is such a special place. This
community of gracious people are enthusiastic about aviation. Their
involvement and support of this event is going to make this weekend one
rockin' holiday.", says Curt LoPresti, President of LoPresti
Aviation.
LSA at its best. LoPresti at its best.
Sebastian at its best.
The
well-known LoPresti First Saturday event will benefit The
Boys and Girls Club of Indian River. This breakfast was Roy
LoPresti's dream and desire, to bring the joy flying and aviation to
the younger generation. For more information and registration, call
David LoPresti, 772-562-4757
Aerial photos courtesy of Jerry Peterman
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