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Parade of Pistons Bows In

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Parade of Pistons (POP) show is a specialized aviation event designed for a select group of 700 serious buyers and aviation service providers.
  • It features a focused array of exhibitors, including new aircraft vendors and related service companies, in an unhurried environment conducive to in-depth evaluation and transactions.
  • The recent three-day event was the first in a series, with future POP shows planned for Dallas, Denver, and Asheville, North Carolina.
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Seven hundred attendees at an aviation event might not seem like many, unless they’re the right 700 people. The Parade of Pistons (POP) show held over three days last week is the first of a series and is sponsored, in part, by Flying and AMPT. Exhibitors are limited to new aircraft vendors and service providers such as tax consultants, finance specialists, insurance companies and hangar sales. The unhurried atmosphere afforded serious shoppers the chance to accomplish far more than simply craning their necks for a casual look. One visitor commented, “I was able to sit in all three aircraft I’m interested in … I sat in them all twice, went on a demo and filled out a credit application.” Future POP events are scheduled for Dallas, Denver and Asheville, North Carolina.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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