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Eastern Regional Director Chuck Boyle of Boyle Consulting Engineers
fees | online registration | photo contest | schedule | accommodation | travel
Combined Eastern and Central Regional event will be held at KIPJ Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport, Charlotte, NC on Saturday, September 18th.
For travel and hotel information, click here.
| Members $75 | Non-Members $125 |  Register Online |
Conference fee includes transportation to and from the conference hotel, all meeting activities, breaks and lunch.
Optional Activities and Social Events: Pre-book with conference registration |
Cost per person |
| Optional Demonstration Flight for high resolution vertical aerials: Each flight will last approximately 15 minutes and is limited to the first 8 members sign up. | $50 |
| Saturday evening optional social: Dinner and Drag Races at Lowes Motor Speedway (formerly Charlotte Motor Speedway), with visits to the pits. Transportation is included in price. | $85 |
Bridge Photo Contest with $3,000 in Cash Prizes! Sponsored By: University of North Carolina and Boyle Consulting Engineers You can participate in the first ever PAPA photo contest with cash prize awards Pre-registration must be received by August 27. Mail prints to arrive by September 10, 2010.
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Come join the excitement as we explore the world of Precision Vertical Photography – This conference is dedicated to the tips and techniques necessary for shooting Precision Verticals and the photo requirements necessary for the “US Bridge Certification Course”
Activities will start at 6:00am at the hotel with a no host breakfast - come join us as we prepare for a full day of educational activities at the nearby Lincoln County Regional Airport. Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the airport with vans leaving the hotel at 7:15 am.
Conference schedule and events are subject to change.
Friday, September 17 |
5pm Social Reception at the conference hotel (cash bar) |
Saturday, September 18 |
Conference Schedule of Events 8:00am-10:00am: High Resolution Digital Photography Using the DSLR by Chuck Boyle 10:00am-11:00am: Certification Test for Precision Vertical Photography and US Bridge Program 11:00am-12:00pm: Aerial Photography and Bridge Inspections by Steve Varnedoe, PE, and Garland Haywood, PE. Mr. Varnedoe is the former Chief Engineer for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) , and Mr Haywood is a bridge engineer for NCDOT 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch at Airport (included in registration) 1:00pm-2:00pm: Basic Aerial Photography Certification Test (Optional) Missed taking your PAPA Certification Test in Houston this past March? You will have the opportunity to take the same test at this regional event. 1:00pm-4:00pm: Static Display of Member Aircraft – Aircraft and camera systems 2:00pm-4:00pm: Demonstration Flights for those registered: Optional demonstration flight with high Resolution Vertical Aerial Photography Using DSLR. You will sit right seat, operate the camera system and observe pilot/ instructor, These will be 15 minute flights in C210 for $50, first come first served, limited to 8 people. Pre-book with registration. 4:00pm-4:30pm: Critique and Awards for Bridge Photo Contest Winners 4:45pm: Vans depart for Lowes Motor Speedway and hotel |
Saturday, September 18 |
Lowes Motor Speedway (Optional Dinner and Drag Racing) 8:30pm-10:00pm: Dinner in the Speedway Club, Lowes Motor Speedway (formerly Charlotte Motor Speedway). 10:15pm: UNCC Vans Depart for Conference Hotel/ Informal Social |
Sunday, September 19 |
You are free to return to Lowes Motor Speedway, visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte, the nearby National Whitewater Center, or visit other area attractions, see www.charlottechamber.com |
The Doubletree Hotel Charlotte-Gateway Village
895 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States 28202-1122
Tel: 1-704-347-0070 Fax: 1-704-347-0267
Reservations on the Special PAPA Group Webpage or call 1-800-HILTONS and give the group code PAP
The Hotel is pleased to offer you the discounted group rate of $79.00 + tax (16%) per room, per night. We currently have both king and double/doubles available. The special rate is available from 3 days before, to 3 days after the event. Reservations may be made on this special group page online or via a toll-free reservation number 1-800-HILTONS requesting the group rate for PAPA or give the unique group code: PAP.
Rooms must be booked before August 27th - All rooms set aside for PAPA will be released after that date. The hotel is sold out for that weekend and there will be no additional rooms available.
Overnight self-parking in the hotel's covered garage is currently available for $12.00 per vehicle, per night. Garage clearance is 6’9”. Please give advance notice if you need assistance with oversized vehicle parking.
General Aviation: Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ) Airnav page
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) See website for information.
Commercial Airlines to CLT include: Air Canada, American, Northwest, United, Delta, US Air, Mesa and Continental Airlines.
Ground Transportation
UNCC will provide all transportation on conference day between the Doubletree Hotel, Lincoln County Airport and Lowes Motor Speedway.
Book Enterprise rental cars at the special PAPA rate anywhere, anytime. Simply click on the direct reservation link above or call national reservations at 1-800-593-0505 and provide Corporate ID number
L061089 for PAPA International. Enterprise can be found at all major airports, and many large FBO’s.