arotrhd Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Figured somebody has to start it. No pilot courses for me this year; gonna do the Helo Accident Investigation class (as a refresher) & SMS Manual Workshop. Would have really liked to fork over $2500 & signed up for the ISBAO Auditor accreditation, but that'll have to wait a bit. Til I really, really can justify the $$. Gotta find my VR pin & git'er all polished up. Any suggestions for VR M'nG location/date/time? Anybody flying in?Any SoCal types heading up the 15? -WATCH FOR THE PATTERNS, WATCH FOR THE WIRES- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Figured somebody has to start it. No pilot courses for me this year; gonna do the Helo Accident Investigation class (as a refresher) & SMS Manual Workshop. Would have really liked to fork over $2500 & signed up for the ISBAO Auditor accreditation, but that'll have to wait a bit. Til I really, really can justify the $$. Gotta find my VR pin & git'er all polished up. Any suggestions for VR M'nG location/date/time? Anybody flying in?Any SoCal types heading up the 15? -WATCH FOR THE PATTERNS, WATCH FOR THE WIRES- Hey Buddy! I'll be driving down from Mammoth that weekend (on official business....so I can do it in record time!), then catching a SWA flight out of Burbank Sunday night. I'll be there all week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyNHighNFast Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'll be there. Arriving Satuday so I can attend Heli Success on Sunday. Departing on Friday morning. I'll be at the Embassy Suites at the convention center. I'll be attending: Heli-Success on Sunday. Nutz and Boltz of Financing or Leasing Your Helicopter on Monday. Various FAA Safety courses related to the Rotorcraft Safety Challenge, Tuesday and Wednesday. I'll be cruising the convention floor when I'm not in a course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikemv Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Guys, A tip on a hotel. Across the street from the Marriott to catch the shuttle bus or 2 blocks from the Convention Ctr. Clarion Hotel and Casino Near Las Vegas Strip Mar 2, 2013 for 1 night $69.99 Mar 3, 2013 for 4 nights $62.99 (per ni I think some single bed rooms are $49 ????? Edited, Just checked, queen non smoking $61.59 Take advantage of the free courses that are part of the Rotorcraft Safety Challenge, listed as RSC on the HAI web site and pre-register for "Wings" credit. They start on the 4th and continue to the 7th but most take place on 4 & 5. www.rotors.com I will arrive on the 2nd, will be acclimating (EST to PST) & hanging around the Clarion on the 3rd, and be involved with IHST functions on the 4th. If anyone wants to talk helicopters at lunch or after on the 3rd, text 239-269-5016 and I will be glad to have coffee or just shoot the chit. I look forward to seeing you there. Mike Edited January 19, 2013 by Mikemv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wopilot Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'll be there Thursday night the 28th thru the next Friday. I'm also golfing in the HFI tournament, if anybody is interested in joining my group, let me know. I think I'm staying at the MGM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I am going so far, school is making it a bit more of a pain than it should be but, I plan to go still. I was going to leave Sunday but now I will probably leave after school Monday night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azhigher Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'll be there on Tues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heligirl03 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Human Factors class Sat/Sun, work Mon/Tues, plan to walk the floor Wed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikemv Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Here are a few links to the Rotorcraft Safety Challenge free courses & schedule. https://www.rotor.co...yChallenge.aspx http://www.rotor.com...rySchedule.aspx http://www.rotor.com/portals/1/education/2013_RSC_PDF_Schedule.pdf Register for these in the FAA Wings program for credit. Mike Edited January 20, 2013 by Mikemv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS_HMMR Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Here are a few links to the Rotorcraft Safety Challenge free courses & schedule. https://www.rotor.co...yChallenge.aspx http://www.rotor.com...rySchedule.aspx http://www.rotor.com...DF_Schedule.pdf Register for these in the FAA Wings program for credit. Mike Thanks Mike, we'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500F Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'll be there,I'll be at the Flying in the Wire Environment Course and the UPAC meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridethisbike Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I REALLY want to go... but if I do I'm going to miss a couple of classes at school. Decisions decisions.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1128 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Will be there on Saturday and attending The Aerodynamics without Equations and VR Part 2 courses. The the floor on Tuesday through Thursday. Leaving on Thursday. Planning on attending as many of the Challenge Courses as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle5 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Clarion Hotel and Casino Near Las Vegas Strip Mar 2, 2013 for 1 night $69.99 Mar 3, 2013 for 4 nights $62.99(per ni I think some single bed rooms are $49 ????? Edited, Just checked, queen non smoking $61.59 Luxor has rooms for $40-45/night,...however that doesn't include the "resort fee" of $18/night (damn fine print)! Still not a bad deal though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikemv Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Luxor has rooms for $40-45/night,...however that doesn't include the "resort fee" of $18/night (damn fine print)! Still not a bad deal though? What about transportation cost from hotel to conv. ctr.? Is it walkable and convenient? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle5 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) What about transportation cost from hotel to conv. ctr.? Is it walkable and convenient? Mike You can walk over to the MGM (maybe 20min,...I'm a slow walker though, and you don't even have to touch the street!) and catch the monorail. Its not that long of a ride (sorry I can't be more specific) and last time I was there (last month) it was $5 one-way, or $12 for a 24hr pass. That's what I did for helisuccess a few years ago, and it worked out great. You can even get a shuttle from the airport to Luxor for about $12 round trip. Luxor has always seemed to be one of the cheapest hotels on the strip,...as long as you don't stay there friday, or saturday! Edited January 24, 2013 by eagle5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle5 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Just in case anyone may be interested. Excalibur (next to Luxor) is advertising $31/night, and their "resort fee" is $15/night. There's also a hotel called The Quad. I don't recall ever seeing this one when I was lastr there, but from what I gather its next to Harrahs (thus closer to the expo, than the others) and is close to the monorail. They're advertising rates in the $20s, but I don't know if they tack on a "resort fee"? Anyway, happy hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arotrhd Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 There's also a hotel called The Quad. I don't recall ever seeing this one when I was lastr there, but from what I gather its next to Harrahs (thus closer to the expo, than the others) and is close to the monorail. They're advertising rates in the $20s, but I don't know if they tack on a "resort fee"? Anyway, happy hunting! The Quad is the Imp-Imp Palace rebadged; no too many OK reviews, and far fewer that go above that. Any ideas for the VR meet 'n greet/ drinkathon? Monday/ 04 MAR will be the HAI reception at Wynn. Maybe sump'in informal there? -WATCH FOR THE PATTERNS, WATCH FOR THE WIRES- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heligirl03 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Circus Circus is perennially cheap and also at the north end of the Strip, as are the off-the-strip Station Casinos. South Point is probably the closest of those (~10mi south along I-15) and is usually about $45/night midweek, no resort fees, and they run a free shuttle to the convention center, very nice accommodations and way less crazy than anywhere on the Strip...albeit less convenient and not walkable. Just some ideas for anyone who is undecided yet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingBuma Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I'll be there... =) Fly in on the 3rd, back to NY on the 8th. Didn't sign up for any classes because money is tight, but I would have liked to take the Aerodynamics without equations class. As for hotels, I booked my room at the Riviera which is right next to the convention center. $27.50/night + taxes. I was there before for the Heli Success seminar and it wasn't bad. MGB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikemv Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I'll be there... =) Fly in on the 3rd, back to NY on the 8th. Didn't sign up for any classes because money is tight, but I would have liked to take the Aerodynamics without equations class. As for hotels, I booked my room at the Riviera which is right next to the convention center. $27.50/night + taxes. I was there before for the Heli Success seminar and it wasn't bad. MGB Links to a lot of free classes in post #9 above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingBuma Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Links to a lot of free classes in post #9 above. Thanks, I spotted them Mike. I've also gotten a coupld of FAAST reminders for a couple. MGB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDIANAHUEY369 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Leaving Peru, Indiana on Saturday February 23rd with over night stops in Branson, Amarillo (two nights) and Flagstaff. We plan to arrive in Vegas on Wednesday February 27th. Hoping for some great flying weather along the way. Nothing beats the air like a Huey! Staying at the Riviera until departure on Friday or Saturday March 8th or 9th. The old girl will be a fitting tribute to our Veterans in the Heritage Display.Kae YorkAmerican Huey 369Peru, IN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisster Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I will be attending Tues. & Wed.cheers,Swisster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridethisbike Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 My school is paying for a whole bunch of students and instructors to go. Only stipulation is that I have to where a company shirt. Anyways, I'll be there Tuesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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