EAA Chapter 724 is pleased to announce our THIRD ANNUAL SPACE COAST Poker Run. A poker run is a great reason go flying and an excellent way to get some practice in airspace or at airports you’ve never landed at. Proceeds will benefit Chapter 724’s youth education fund.
Event Summary:
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 11, 2023. The run will depart from your home airport at any time that you choose and include (in no particular order)
X21 - Arthur Dunn Airpark
KTIX - Space Coast Regional
X59 – Valkaria Airport
KMLB - Melbourne Orlando International
The final destination will be KCOI – Merritt Island. All cards must be turned in by 12:30 hrs. with the winner announced at 13:00 hrs. Cost is $20 per hand played. You may purchase more than one hand. Cards will be available at these 5 airports between 8 am & 11 am.

Chapter 724 will provide Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and fixin’s at Hanger T-7 Unit A for participants. starting at 13:00 hrs. the day of the event. All others will be asked for a donation to cover their food.

The winner will take half the pot with EAA Chapter 724 Youth Education Fund receiving the other half.
CONTACTS:
Dwayne Waters, President EAA Chapter 724 321-514-9456 Mobile
Tamara Oviedo, V President EAA Chapter 724 321-243-9455 Mobile
Tom Consbruck, Treasurer EAA Chapter 724 513-334-9340 Mobile
Bobbi Lasher Secretary EAA Chapter 724 321-634-2733 Mobile

Important details follow…
Official Rules:

The Poker run is open to all pilots, their families, and friends. Those participating in the poker run will adhere to the following rules:
1. You do not need to be an existing member of EAA Chapter 724. Spouses, significant others, kids, family, or friends can participate. Everyone is welcome.
2. The event will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2022. The cards will be available only that day between 8 am & 11 am at each airport.
3. To participate in the poker run you must be a registered as a pilot or a passenger. Registration for the poker run is now through Wednesday, November 10th at 5:00 pm on line at https://chapters.eaa.org/eaa724/poker-run-3. Participants can also decide the morning of the event and pay at their first airport. Please have correct amount of cash.
4. To register, each participant must give the following information by signing on to: https://esignup.org
• Your name
• Your Email address
• Your telephone number
• If you are a pilot or passenger
• How many hands will you be playing
• What is your home airport
• If you are a pilot the names of all passengers that will be in your aircraft.
• If you are a pilot, what airplane (Type and N number) you will be using
• If you are a passenger which airplane you will be flying in.
• Once registered you will receive a confirmation from EAA724.org.
5. The start location is the airport of your choice. The start time on November 11, 2023 is up to you and your passengers depending on your plane, your assessment of weather conditions, etc.
6. The entrance fee is $20.00 per hand paid on the registration site. All hands must be presented at the last airport (KCOI), no later than 12:30 pm on November 12, 2022. You may purchase multiple hands. Walk ins/Drive ins will be welcome.
7. This is not a race. Your time between airports does not matter. Your primary concern should be safety and the exercise of good judgment and airmanship.
8. For each hand you play, you will get one card at each of the 5 airports. You may NOT trade cards with other participants. This is considered cheating. You and all involved parties will be disqualified and no refunds will be made.
9. You do not need to fly the entire course. But, each hand with one card from each airport (5 cards) stands a better chance of being the winning hand.
10. You can go to the airports in any order on November 11, 2023 with the final airport being KCOI Merritt Island, arriving no later than 12:15 pm. The five airports are as follows:
• X59 Valkaria Municipal
• KMLB Melbourne Orlando International
• X21 Arthur Dunn Airpark PJA
• KTIX Space Coast Regional
• KCOI Merritt Island
• Diagrams of each airport showing the location of the card pick up point will be provided.
11. There will be a cookout at (The Pres’s Hangar) T-7 Unit A at 13:00 hrs. Lunch is included in the price of your hand. You do not need to participate in the poker run to attend the lunch. Burgers, hot dogs, beans, and other “backyard barbecue”-type food and drink will be served. We will ask all participants not flying in the event to make a voluntary donation to our EAA Chapter 724 Youth Education Fund.
The prize for the best poker hand will be ½ the proceeds. You must be present at the awards ceremony which will begin at 14:00 hrs. at Hangar T-7 Unit A to win. The other half of the proceeds will be donated to the EAA Chapter 724 Youth Education Fund. There will be a special prize for the first hand turned in containing the numbers 724.
12. Standard 5 card draw poker rules apply. The eligible participant with the best hand is declared the winner.
13. Since each airport has 2 complete decks (Cards 1 – 52), it is possible to get 5 aces or 5 twos, etc. In the unlikely event of exactly duplicated hands each player involved in the tie will draw a card and the highest card breaks the tie.
14. The event will be held – weather permitting. EAA Chapter 724 will send out an email no later than 8:00 pm on Friday November 10, 2023 to all participants regarding the poker run, announcing any last-minute changes, or that the poker run has been canceled. Be expecting the email and look for it.
15. Fly heads up – eyes open – safely and have some fun.
16. Most importantly! EAA Chapter 724 is hosting this event but assumes no liability for the safe operation of your aircraft and your flight. As PIC of your aircraft, you assume full responsibility. You should check all NOTAM’s, TFR’s, weather, and ensure that your aircraft is in airworthy condition. As a passenger, it is your responsibility to ensure that the person that you are flying with is competent to operate the aircraft. If you are unsure, do not fly with them. You must make this decision for yourself.