Aopa Hellas

 

Athens Flying Week is over. It had a great success, and more important, was better than last year’s. AOPA Hellas participated actively by organizing the Fly-in.

 

There were 53 registrations in the Fly-in, not counting the participants of the airshow. 18 came from abroad, namely 1 from Turkey, 2 from Switzerland, 5 from Israel and 10 from Italy.

 

There were 322 arrivals/departures during the AFW. Marshaller Elliot Kefalas, with his experience and ability secured the safe and problem – free movement on the ground.

 

Once again we had the unconditional help and support of the HAF personnel who manned the LGTT Tower. They controlled with no problem everyone, even when they had 6 arriving aircrafts holding over LIMNI during Friday’s airshow.

 

The only upsetting thing was the registrations done after the deadline that could not be approved. In a complex organization like AFW, where many different public services are involved, we are forced to set deadlines. Remember next year,   register in time. Cancellations or changes of the crew are accepted any time.

 

Participants unanimously agreed that the Fly-in was a success. Great part of the success was due to the help of the AOPA volunteers who were present at all times at the apron and the Organization’s Tent, ready to solve any problem that arose.

 

Friday evening the Fly-in participants enjoyed a BBQ at “1929” restaurant next to the airport. On Sunday evening we celebrated the success of AFW at the HAF Museum in Tatoi. The airshow crews were awarded diplomas and the evening ended with music and dancing, with the Polish team Orlik excelling on the dance floor.

 

Rendezvous next year, same place, the last week of September. AOPA Hellas faces a new challenge:

 

The Regional Meeting of IAOPA Europe will be held in Athens during the AFW2014. We invite all of you to participate in the AFW2014 and invite your friends from all over Europe to join us. Our aim is to have participants from every member state of IAOPA Europe who will not only participate in the AFW Fly-in, but also, following the example of AOPA Israel, will enjoy a trip in Greece. Remember, September is still summertime in Greece.

 

See you next year in Tatoi.

 

 

 

AOPA Greece is assisting any member who might have difficulties with the National Civil Aviation Authority. This applies to all members, either Greek citizens or foreigners. Do not hesitate to contact AOPA Greece in case you have any problem.

 

 

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