Last November, we committed to increasing DeHavilland Dreams visibility throughout the industry in 2011. We believe the first place to start is at the local level. The Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA)has been around for several years and hosts an annual safety seminar fly-in. The past several years, the safety seminar has taken place at Madden's on Gull Lake. So, this year, DeHavilland Dreams decided it was time to formerly introduce ourselves and exhibit at the conference.
We arrived early on Friday afternoon to partly sunny skies and a beautiful resort and lodge at Madden's. Our first time there. And, what better way to go, than to stay in a rustic lakeshore lodge overlooking an entire shoreline of beached seaplanes! There had to be 20+ seaplanes right outside our patio door. We were in HEAVEN!!!
This year's seminar was slightly muted by the weather, which was cloudy and cool much of the weekend. Yet, the seminar still recorded attendance of approximately 200+ pilots. We had a great time. And even better, made some great new contacts.
"Thank You" to those of you who stopped by our exhibit. And, an even larger "Thank You" to those of you who gave us your business. We hope to see you all again in 2012!
God Bless-