New York to Los Angeles 2007 -NY2LA-

Roger Dodger Aviation
VIRTUAL PILOTS RAISE MONEY FOR DIABETES RESEARCH
Marathon Flight Simulator Trek Spreads Hope, Awareness to Diabetics

Over 20 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes which makes it difficult or impossible for them to earn a pilot license, even if it's their life-long dream. A group of local pilots have volunteered to focus on diabetes and raise money for diabetes research. Twenty volunteer pilots will fly a flight simulator during the weekend of August 17th and18th to
raise money for the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

The volunteers will take turns at the controls of an elaborate flight simulator with a projected outside view. The flight will start in a computerized representation of New York and
proceed across the simulated United States to virtual Los Angeles. During this cross-country flight, the pilots and spectators will see all the towns, roads, rivers and mountains that exist in reality. The event will take place at the Roeland
Park Community Center.

Information regarding diabetes and flying will be available at the event and also at www.diabetesNY2LA.org.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Diabetes Association. The ADA is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the ADA conducts programs in all
50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities. The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Nearly 7% of the US population has diabetes. Nearly one-third of those people are unaware that they have the disease.

Roger Dodger Aviation, LLC is hosting the event. The company's founder, Matt Thomas, built four flight simulators which are used in an aviation social club. The company also offers scenic flights over the Country Club Plaza.
www.RogerDodgerAviation.com

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[mgink]

I would really like to join the flying but that's kinda impossible since I'm on the other side of the Atlantic, in the Netherlands. Good luck though, and have fun!

[rogerdodgeraviation]

Yes, I understand. Over half of the visitors to our website are outside the USA. We might try an online event someday...if we can make it impressive enough.

[puzz912]

awesome idea!! :)

[rogerdodgeraviation]

Thanks! People really get excited over this event. It is so much fun and the ADA loves it too.

[jeepers2655]

Sorry got to stop and get Coffee too many times.......be landing at every little airport,or crashing to go to the Bathroom........LOL

[8plmb]

If you love pilots so thats mean you love me ...