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Response 1: ProjecVEvent*uescnptron The Bovrrers Field Fly-ln is a regional event designed to bring in private. experimental, corporate and military aircraft as static display for aviation enthusiasts. 2021 u'ould mark the inaugural borirers field Fly-ln as the 2020 event was cancelled due to Covid-19. We would draw on aircraft from the pacific northwest and local agencies such as the DNR, CWU flight program. US Army, Airlift Northwest, Washington Pilots Association and others. The event u,ould begin on Friday evening with a initial fly-in and VIP dinner located at Bowers Field. Saturday morning wruld open with a pancake breakfast and staging of incoming daily aircraft. We r,lould provide opportunities for sponsorship and educaiional booths for spectators and participants. There vr,ould be a food vendors to provide lunch and snacks throughout the day on Saturday with the event closing late afternoon. The purpose of the Fly-ln is to increase Bor,rers Field's regional lmpact as an important asset to central Washington. Bowers Field provides a strategic location for the Washington State DOT Aviation program, Department of Natural Resources Firefighting creus and a potential location for emergency evacuation or FEMA center if there is a catastrophic event on tlre coast or mountain region. Not to mention it houses the only 4-year aviation program in the Pacific Northrruest and has a substantial general aviation interest from private and corporate pilots. 2500 characler linit List of lntended Use of Funds * $6000 for print, broadcast media, social media marketing $2000 Security, Transportation and Audio (Sound system) Equipment 2l Supporting Kiititas County as a tourism destination. 1. Auay from their place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid accommodations; 2. To a place fifty nriles or more avvay from their place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; 3. or from another country or state outside of their place of residence or business. You must provide the evidence utilized in determining your projections, Response 2.1 *\{.hy would tourists lravel lo l(ttitas (}rrlty to attend your evelrl/activilyltacility? Many travelers already stop at Bo\l€rs Field for refueling, recreational or business purposes. Many tourists, being aviation enthusiasts and pilots attend aviation events all over the country. We ra,rculd be able to encourage lourists to travel to Kittitas County for many reasons, usually nice weather in August, abundance of outdoor and recreational activities, food and beverage establishments within our county, historical purposes and for the fun of the event. The bulk of our marketing will be to the Seattle Metro area, Wenatchee, Moses Lake. Spokane, Walla Walla and the TriCities all of which are 50+ miles avray. Studies from the lnternational Council of airshor*s indicate that 32o/o of all spectators travel from 40+ miles away and 12% travel from 100 miles or more. Considering the success of the Moses Lake airshow in 2019, and their continued effort for June of 2021 , we believe there is vast interest in aviation in our region. Our event being smaller and focused on general aviation will drawa smaller cror.rd, hourever u,e believe seeing 1500+ spectators is attainable. The study also shorm 44o/o of spectators u,ere with an average of trao children under ihe age of 18. With that information ue plan to market to school age children and families for the t\ o-day event. 2500 clraracter linit