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In
the fall of 2006, we sent surveys to all those who had attended the
September Killarney fly-in. A total of 34 surveys were sent out, and
13 completed (or partially completed) surveys were returned. A
big thanks to all of you who returned the survey. You've been a
great help. We'll be using the results for the planning of future
fly-ins.
Here are the results!
Pilot Sessions
Question:
Please check
the column that best indicates your degree of interest in each
activity/topic.
|
Activity/Topic |
Very Interested |
Somewhat
Interested |
No Interest |
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Shop talk and flying forum |
12 |
1 |
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Round table discussion on
“what I learned from _____” |
9 |
4 |
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Accident Review |
8 |
5 |
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Outside presenters (Garmin, GAMI, etc.) |
7 |
5 |
1 |
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Plane walk arounds |
6 |
7 |
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Places to fly around Killarney |
6 |
7 |
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Show & tell (toy) demo |
6 |
4 |
2 |
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Egress training (dunking) |
5 |
5 |
2 |
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Additional comments:
- How about
starting a library of trip summaries (outlines) including hotel,
restaurants, FBOs, sites to see? Big trips, small trips, local
trips. And distribute to all each year, along with list of attendees
and their email and mail addresses. |
Companion Activities
Question: Would you like to be better informed about pilot
sessions for possible attendance?
Only one person
selected the Yes response, but nobody selected No (6 people simply
skipped the question)
Question: We’d like your opinion on activities that we had this year,
as well as on some suggestions for next year.
Only 7 people
responded to this section, and most did not indicate their level of
interest in all of the suggestions. As a result the totals are less than 7
for each.
|
Activity/Topic |
Very Interested |
Somewhat
Interested |
No Interest |
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This year |
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Book Discussion & Exchange |
4 |
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Crafts (assorted) |
2 |
2 |
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Beading (necklaces) |
2 |
2 |
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Manicures & Pedicures |
1 |
3 |
2 |
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Massages |
|
3 |
1 |
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Suggested Activities |
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Co-Pilot check list for emergencies |
5 |
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1 |
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Flower arranging |
3 |
2 |
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Beading/Jewelry Making |
3 |
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- earrings |
2 |
2 |
1 |
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- magnetic bracelets |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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- memory bracelets |
|
1 |
1 |
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Facials |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Additional comments:
-
A guided nature walk could
be a good morning activity – depending on how many pilots would be
interested in joining.
- Massages this year were uninspiring.
- Co-pilot check list in case of emergencies: what to do immediately;
were is the raft and how to use it over water; sterile cockpit.
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Some recipe exchanges or
guest cook |
Afternoon Activities
Question: Some participants have suggested various afternoon
activities. Are you interested in organized afternoon activities?
7 respondents said ‘Yes’,
they were interested in organized afternoon activities.
One added the comment that although they were interested in organized
activities, they wouldn’t want them every day.
If
yes, the following are some suggestions.
|
Activity |
Very Interested |
Somewhat
Interested |
No Interest |
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Fly out to remote lake with box lunch
|
9 |
4 |
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Nature Walk with guide |
6 |
5 |
2 |
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Fly out to Sault Ste. Marie seaplane
base |
6 |
4 |
2 |
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Photo Walk with guide
|
5 |
5 |
3 |
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Hiking trip to Killarney Prov. Park
(shuttle provided) |
3 |
6 |
2 |
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Afternoon sail on Lodge yacht |
3 |
5 |
5 |
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Additional comments:
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Need alternative plan in
case of foul weather.
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Group picnic at Johnny Lake
Lodge by car and boat?
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Pool side social.
-
Fly to Lake Bicevski |
Evening Activities
Question: We would like to develop a collection of evening
activities and rotate them from year to year. We would like to know your
degree of interest in various activities.
|
Activity |
Very Interested |
Somewhat
Interested |
No Interest |
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Slideshow style presentations
(varying from year to year) |
11 |
2 |
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Outdoor activity (weather permitting)-
Astronomy, s’mores by bbq,
???? |
8 |
3 |
2 |
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Wine tasting |
8 |
3 |
1 |
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‘Normal’ auction |
8 |
4 |
1 |
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Casino night |
7 |
3 |
2 |
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Carousel lounge social evening |
6 |
6 |
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Silent auction |
5 |
5 |
2 |
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Murder mystery |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Additional comments:
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We need to get Killarney
into the modern age with good TV in the conf room. How about making a
donation to them of a partial amount of the cost of a new flat screen
TV to get them to buy something we can use for
DVD presentations. The existing TV is horrible! |
Other Comments
Question: Are there any
other comments or suggestions that you would like to make about the
fly-in?
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Prearranged check rides.
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Since there are many repeat
attendees I agree that it is good to vary the program from year to year so
the event does not become stale.
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Better equipment to present
video programs would help.
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Variety is important so we don’t
become too predictable and lose people.
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Many thanks to Donna, George,
Rob & Sky for all the effort – I look forward to another Killarney
adventure.
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This was my first fly-in. I
found everything fun and enjoyable. I was not there for the book
discussion so I cannot comment. I enjoyed the manicures and pedicures and
various craft sessions. Although I enjoyed the beading session I was not
impressed with the instructor. I did not find she came appropriately
prepared with materials and did not give very much instruction. Thank you
for all your planning. I certainly appreciated all that you did for a
successful event.
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Thanks for all you are doing to make the fly-in great!
It is still the most fun of any we go to!
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Thank you your effort to enhance the program.
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