SAILPLANE GLIDERS, FLYING & BBQ

This event is NOT closed, we just don't accept RSVP's through meetup.com...this is not a scuba event, but if you like adventure, perhaps you'd like to join Mosaic Jewish Outdoor Club of South Florida to go GLIDING in an Sailplane at Homestead Airport.

When: Sunday, December 2, 2007, 11:00 AM

Where: Miami Gliders
28700 SW 217th Avenue
Homestead , FL 33030
(786) 243-7640

Description: SAILPLANE GLIDERS, FLYING & BBQ

When: Dec. 2, 2007 11:00 a.m., 10 a.m. at the carpool site.

What: Join Mosaic Jewish Outdoor Club of South Florida for flying in a Sailplane. These rides are a breathtaking trip in a whisper quiet aircraft. Soaring with eagles, gaining altitude purely by the forces of the nature, imprints an unforgettable experience never forgotten by those who have tried it. It is especially wonderful to watch the take-offs and landings of the sailplanes, and a great photographic opportunity is sure to exist for our wanna-be pilots when soaring through the sky. Each plane only holds one person, so we will be staggering the flights throughout the day. Max weight for aviators: 242 lbs per person.

Additionally, Miami Gliders will be providing a great BBQ for all wannabe aviators and those just coming out to watch! Ball sports, Frisbee and fishing (bring your own equipment) is also available while waiting for your flight or when just watching! The event will start at 11:00 a.m. and continue until everyone has flown (approximately 3 - 4 pm). Please be prepared to wait, as aviation activities are notoriously late due to weather, aircraft, etc. You will be flying with a certificated glider pilot to ensure your safety in the air and every single pilot they have ever taken up, has always come back down again...albeit, eventually. In addition, for those who wish, we will have available, their Cessna 172?s, a 4-seater aircraft (flight must be full to use (3 people)) at a discounted rate for a beautiful flight over the Florida Keys. All aviators eat free.

Where: The Miami Gliders, a division of Unusual Attitudes Inc., Homestead General Aviation Airport: 28700 SW 217th Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33030 (786) 243-7640. See http://www.miamiglide....

Directions: Take the Florida Turnpike to exit 5 (SW 288th St.). Turn right (heading west) on SW 288th Street and follow it to the intersection of Krome Ave (SW 177th Ave). Turn left and proceed south to the light at SW 296th St. (Avocado Drive.) Make a right on SW 296th St.(heading west) and follow it to SW 217th Ave. (T-junction). Make a right on SW 217th Ave., proceed north for 1/2 mile, and turn left in to the airport entrance. Follow main airport road to the end and go to fenced parking area (road will curve right). The office is in building 10 (follow signs, south end of bldg, past blue hangar door). Approximate distance from the Turnpike to Homestead General Airport is 12 miles.

Directions to Car pool site: Meet at the Holiday Inn in Hollywood. Take I-95 to Sheridan Street (exit #24), go west on Sheridan to the first light (N. 29 Ave.), turn right (north) and make the first left into the Holiday Inn. As you're facing the hotel, meet in the parking lot on the right side of the hotel; parking all the way in the back. Meet at 9:45 a.m. We will leave at 10 a.m. sharp!

Bring: Comfortable clothes appropriate to the weather; it can get very hot sitting in a plane; wear closed toe shoes (watch out for the fire ants). Also bring Frisbees, bats, balls, softball gloves, volley ball?s (and net if you have one: Let us know!), lawn chairs, blankets, CAMERAS!!!, water bottles, hat, sunscreen, fishing poles and tackle, and a good sense of humor. All complainers are instructed free of charge on how to fly the gliders, unassisted, into the ground (sorry, we meant onto the ground). Also, bring money for lunch/dinner afterwards at a nearby restaurant. Italian is on the menu.

Cost: Aviators: $90 for members, $95 for non-members; this includes all instruction and the flight itself. The cost for aviators will include the BBQ. Watching: If you wish to watch, or just join us for the BBQ and sporting events, cost is $8.00 for members and $13.00 for non-members. To fly in the 4 place Cessna (min. 3 people): $55 per person for a ½ hour flight over the keys.

Contact: Michael S at 786-357-9100 or satzm at hotmail.com. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please book early to insure your spot and so we can have enough spots reserved for everyone to fly. Flights scheduled day of event will be based on availability and are not guaranteed. Mail checks, made payable to "Mosaic," to Michael S__atz, 8362 Pines Blvd., Suite 118, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024.