fifth Annual International Flight School Operators Conference Focused on the business of flight training

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1 1 fifth Annual International Flight School Operators Conference Focused on the business of flight training February 4-7, 2014 San Antonio, Tx The St. Anthony Hotel Sponsor/Exhibitor Invitation An invitation to take part in this one-of-a-kind conference for the flight training industry presented by The Business of Flight Training SM FSANA Flight School Association of North America

2 2 Dear Friends and Supporters, The Business of Flight Training SM The Flight School Association of North America invites you to participate in the Fifth Annual International Flight School Operators Conference in San Antonio. This is the only conference held in North America specifically geared to the flight training industry is heading to be a pivotal year for flight schools in North America. Some of the key topics to be covered will include: Psychology and the art of flight training Create a marketing plan that delivers results Getting student pilots across the finish line to their first certificate Training flight instructors to be customer centric Technology and educational systems update Flight school owners, managers and chief flight instructors, along with industry experts, will come together in San Antonio to share their knowledge for the benefit of the flight training industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers, supply chain partners and government representatives involved in the business of flight training. Your support will help evolve the culture change that is occurring in the flight training industry. Our collective efforts will lead to a more vibrant and improved general aviation industry that will grow the pilot population and increase aerospace economic development across North America. We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio. FSANA Flight School Association of North America Jim White Chairman, FSANA Robert Rockmaker President & CEO, FSANA

3 February 4-7, 2014 San Antonio, Tx 3 sponsor Levels Choose a level that fits: Platinum $10,000 Gold $5,000 Silver $3,000 Bronze $1,500 Booster step up as a Sponsor $1,000 under sponsor Benefits Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Booster FSANA Partners Program status* FSANA recognition for one year Food & Beverage Event Recognition Available on a first-come basis. Partial sponsorships can be accommodated. Please confirm availability and reserve before sending in your payment by calling Opening Reception Tues PM $1, Dinner/Entertainment Tues PM $3, Coffee Break Wed AM $1, Coffee Break Wed PM $1, Coffee Break Thurs AM $1, Coffee Break Thurs PM $1,000 Exhibitor setup space E-News monthly advertising 12x 3 8x 3 6x 3 4x 3 Conference registrations** Logo on recognition signage Color ad(s) in Flight School News 2x full 1 x full 1 x half 1 x qtr Hot link on FSANA website Logo on FSANA website Logo in conference handout Logo in FSANA Flight School News * FSANA Partners Program members are considered major supporters of FSANA. Partners receive year-round recognition at all FSANA events and are given maximum exposure and build brand awareness in both print and electronic media through FSANA affiliation. Please call to learn more about this program. ** Registration includes opening reception, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and 4 coffee breaks. Tuesday After-dinner entertainment Plus, Meet n Greet Jeff Ivy In concert: Nashville singer/songwriter Jeff Ivy From the train beat of a Johnny Cash tune, to the sweet melody of Merl Haggard, to the rocking sound in an Eric Church song, Jeff has picked and pulled from all of his favorite artist and writers to develop his own sound and writing style. Americana at its best.

4 An Invitation to Exhibit 4 What you get Fee covers setup provisions and conference registration for ONE person, meals included (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner). Additional registrations are $315 per person. Exhibitor fee Early-bird $795 After Jan 10 $895 Setup provisions Approximate 8 x 10-ft floorspace with 6-ft table and two chairs. If you require a larger area, please call FSANA at Electric hookup (110V) included. For other electrical requirements, contact FSANA. Complimentary Internet access The exhibit area is directly accessible at street level and has a loading dock. Have your fee Waived By becoming a Bronze Sponsor or higher, you will receive a complimentary exhibit space AND one or more complimentary registrations. See Sponsorship Benefits chart on previous page. Important setup times Tuesday, 10:00 am Exhibitor setup begins. Setup must be completed before 6:00 PM. Tuesday, 6:00 Pm Opening Reception, dinner, entertainment Thursday, 4:00 pm Breakdown. For specific questions, contact Rebekah Alvarez, convention services manager, at or realvarez@wyndham.com Shipping instructions to receive packages at St. Anthony You MUST be A Registered GUEST. There is a fee for incoming and outgoing packages. Incoming packages must be prepaid. CODs will be refused and no notification will be made by the hotel to the shipper. Incoming packages must be marked as follows: St. Anthony Hotel 300 East Travis St., San Antonio, TX Attn: (Guest Name) Ref: Flight School Conference Arriving: (Date of your arrival) Accomodations The St. Anthony Hotel a Wyndham Hotel 300 East Travis St., San Antonio, TX Close to San Antonio s famed Riverwalk, this beautifully restored National Historic Landmark was completed in 1909 and much of the gracious period detail has been preserved. The hotel is just 15 minutes from San Antonio International Airport and a block from one of the city s open-air trolley stops. A 100% smoke-free property, amenities include a 24-hour business center. Rooms feature complimentary wireless Internet and picturesque views of downtown or Travis Park. Room Reservations Our Conference has a special room rate of $ PP single/double. To receive this rate, reserve by Friday, January 14 and state that you are with the Flight School Conference. If you wait until after January 14, rates may be higher and rooms may not be available. Reservations: Parking Options: Self: daily $10; overnight $15 Valet: daily $15; overnight $26 Transportation from Airport: GO Airport Shuttle offers ground transportation from San Antonio International Airport departing every 15 minutes daily, 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Passengers may purchase tickets at the airport s baggage claim area. Rates: $20.25 pp one way and $36.50 pp round trip... $18.25/$32.50 in advance at insert group code: fsana (in upper right of homepage). Or reserve at: NOTE: There is currently a fuel surcharge of $1.25 each way.

5 international Flight School operators Conference Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration Step 1: Complete your Profile Copy this form as needed and fill out STEP 1 for each person. Please print clearly. Check one: m Primary contact attending m Primary contact not attending m Additional attendee Name Title/Position Organization Address Last Your organization s name will appear this way. First City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Telephone ( ) Fax ( ) Product or service Step 2: Choose your commitment and Calculate payment Sponsor I am pleased to support the conference at the following level: m Platinum $10,000 m Bronze $1,500 m Gold $5,000 m Booster $1,000 under m Silver $3,000 Exact sponsorship amount... $ Food & Beverage Event Recognition: m Yes, I have confirmed my event(s) by phone ( ). My event(s) are # (Circle #s that apply; see page 3 for event descriptions.) Food & Beverage Event Recognition total... $ Exhibitor (non-sponsor) Fee: $795 until Jan $895 after Jan $ Fee covers setup provisions and conference registration for ONE person, meals included (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner). m Yes, we will need electric hookup (complimentary) m Yes, we will need Internet access (complimentary) Additional Attendees Registration: $315/per person*... $ * Exhibitors: One registration is included with your exhibitor fee. Sponsors: See benefits for number of complimentary registrations at your level. Grand Total... $ m Check enclosed payable in U.S. dollars to: Flight School Association of NA Name as it appears on card Expiration date / Signature Zip code associated with this credit card # l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Step 3: reply by fax or mail (see next page)

6 international Flight School operators Conference Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration continued from previous page Step 3: reply by fax or mail Fax your completed registration form(s) to: or mail form(s) and remittance to: Flight School Association of NA 3111 Arcadia Avenue, Allentown PA Step 4: Sponsors only your logo to us Now In order that we may reproduce your logo on conference materials, please attach a high resolution version of your color logo (PDF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF or EPS file types) in an to: info@fsana.com Contact us For help with registration, contact the Flight School Association of North America by phone: by info@fsana.com on the Web: fsana.com About FSANA The Flight School Association of North America is a membership-based association which represents flight schools, firms that provide products or services to the flight training or aviation industry, and supporting partners. Inventive aero programs are just one of many ways FSANA helps both new and existing flight schools grow their business. Photographs in this piece courtesy of Cessna Aircraft Company, Cirrus Design Corporation, Diamond Aircraft Industries, Flight Design USA, Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC, Piper Aircraft Inc., Robinson Helicopter Company, Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, Tecnam North America