Tue, Jul 26, 2011
Deal With Bob Wood Should Be Executed In August
Regional Airport Airport (SRA) has officially taken the reigns
from Robert (Bob) Wood, seven year U.S. Sport Aviation Expo
Chairman. Sebring’s Board of Directors gave staff the
permission to draft the document for transfer of the EXPO to the
SRA and the deal should be executed at the August Board
meeting.
In 2003, Bob Wood conceived the idea of showcasing Light-Sport
Aircraft at a first of its kind Expo. In cooperation with Sebring
Regional Airport Executive Director, Mike Willingham, the inaugural
event took place in 2004. This year will mark the eighth annual
U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, FL. Expo 2012 dates are
January 19-22. The Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo has become a
must-go to event for aviation enthusiasts.
”We are thrilled to have the opportunity to help shape and
grow this important trade show for the LSA (Light-Sport Aviation)
market, the community and the airport,” Willingham said.
A native of Illinois, Robert Wood attended flight training while
in college and received a Private Pilot’s Certificate. He
served 28 plus years in the army including two tours in Vietnam,
two in Korea and one in Berlin. In 1998, Bob moved to Sebring,
built his own Velocity aircraft and convinced Sebring Regional
Airport Director, Mike Willingham to join forces with him create
the first LSA Trade Show.
Bob Wood continued to improve the Expo every year with more and
more exhibitors and attendees. Continued Mike, “We have big
plans to increase the number of exhibitors and attendees for this
year which include more sponsorship opportunities, increased
advertising, new entertainment and more.” EXPO has
grown to over 200 area volunteers orchestrating the event for over
10,000 attendees.
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