FORT WORTH -- Site of the 65th Annual Meeting of The Flying Physicians Association. June 1-4 for outstanding CME and aviation topics, social events and exciting optional tours. (See the Schedule at a Glance below)
2019 Annl Mtg Reg Form 1-4-19.pdf
Not only a great place to experience the unique Texas way of life, Fort Worth is a surprising city that annually draws art lovers, theater patrons, rodeo fans, sports team followers and tourists who enjoy this one-of-a-kind location.
There are no strangers in Fort Worth. It's a friendly, warm-hearted place to visit. College kids enliven the downtown Sundance Square, and you have your choices of great restaurants and internationally-recognized museums to engage you.
AIRPORT: Meacham Field (KFTW) is only 5 miles north of historic downtown Fort Worth.
FBO: TexasJet was named the #1 U.S. Independent FBO in 2018 and is open 24/365. They have 23 hangars with over 450,000 square feet. Call 800.776.4547. Specifics to be posted in the month prior to the meeting.
HOTEL: The Hilton Downtown Fort Worth is on the National Register of Historic Places. John F. and Jackie Kennedy were guests at this hotel on the evening before the fateful trip to Dallas in the motorcade.
GUEST ROOM RESERVATIONS: http://www.group.Hilton.com/FPA2019 or call 817.870.2100 and identify yourself with the FPA Annual 2019 group.
RATES: $163 single/double, honored from May 27 - June 8, depending on availability.
2019 Annual Meeting Schedule-at-a-Glance
President: Mark C. Eidson, MD
RFS Chair: Sarah Eidson
Scientific/Aviation Program Chair: R. Stephen Smith, MD
FRIDAY, May 31, 2019
All Day arrivals TexasJet 800.776.4547 Meacham Field customerservice@texasjet.com KFTW
2:00 – 6:00 pm Pick Up Badges and Registration Packets West Promenade
3:00 – 5:15 pm FPA Executive Committee (closed meeting) Citizens C
6:00 pm OPTIONAL GROUP TOUR Wine Tasting at The Fort Worth Club Walk from hotel [6 minutes)
SATURDAY, June 1, 2019
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Pick Up Badges and Registration Packets West Promenade
8:15 – 11:30 am FPA Board of Directors Texas C-D
12:45 pm Welcome/Announcements Crystal A-B
1:00 – 5:30 pm SESSION ONE
1:15 – 2:00 pm RFS Orientation Session Citizens B Sarah Eidson, Hotel Concierge, CVB, Local RFS
2:00 pm OPTIONAL GROUP TOUR RFS Fort Worth Guided Walking Tour
6:00 pm Board Transportation to Eidson Home Hilton Front Entry (Commerce Street coach pickup)
6:30 – 9:00 pm Welcome Reception Eidson Home
9:00 pm Board Return Transportation to Hotel
SUNDAY, June 2, 2019
6:30 am Nominating Committee Meeting (closed) Citizens C
7:00 – 9:00 am Registered Attendee Breakfast Crystal C
8:00 am Announcements Crystal A-B
8:15 am - 1:00 pm SESSION TWO
1:20 pm OPTIONAL GROUP TOUR Hilton Front Entry Lunch at “The Modern” and docent-guided tour at the Kimbell Art Museum
5:30 – 7:30 pm Stump the IA: Pilots with Mike Busch Crystal B
MONDAY, June 3, 2019
6:30 am Human Factors and Safety Education Committee Citizens C
7:00 – 9:00 am Registered Attendee Breakfast Crystal C
8:00 am Announcements Crystal A-B
8:15 am – 12:00 pm SESSION THREE
9:00 – 11:45 am OPTIONAL GROUP TOUR Hilton Front Entry Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
12:15 – 3:00 pm OPTIONAL WORKSHOP (lunch included) Citizens B “Stop the Bleed” Hands-on Certification
12:30 – 5:00 p.m. OPTIONAL GROUP TOUR Hilton Front Entry Joe T. Garcia’s Tex-Mex/Cattle Drive The Stockyards
TUESDAY, June 4, 2019
6:30 a.m. Chapters and Membership Committee Citizens C
7:00 – 9:00 am Registered Attendee Breakfast Crystal B
8:00 a. m. Announcements Crystal A
8:15 am – 12:00 pm SESSION FOUR
8:30 – 11:45 am OPTIONAL GROUP TOUR Hilton Front Entry Chef-led Cooking Class HEB Central Market
12:10 – 12:30 pm FPA Annual Business Meeting Crystal A
12:45 – 4:00 pm OPTIONAL GROUP TOUR Hilton Front Entry Aviation Museum (includes lunch) American Airlines Smith Museum
6:00 pm Cocktail Reception
6:45 pm Awards Celebration Dinner Crystal B
Scientific program 1-4-2019.pdf
MEETING CANCELLATION POLICIES: Cancellation notifications must be received in writing by mail, by fax or email. Please confirm receipt.
Cancellation of Optional Activities - Prior to May 1, $20 per person
After May 1 - NO OPTIONAL ACTIVITY fees will be refunded.
Cancellation of Meeting Registration - Before February 1, $25 admin fee; between February 1 and May 1, $75 admin fee; between May 2-30, $125 admin fee. AFTER May 30, registration fees are not refunded.
