Special Events

The 'Fly IT High' special events for the MISA 2011 - Ontario Conference and Tradeshow have been specially planned to tantalize the taste buds and excite the senses. With every featured event, be prepared to experience the thrill of excitement in every sense of the word, while enhancing your overall MISA experience!

In order to ensure that you are part of the various activities and dinners being offered, please make sure to choose your selections when registering for the conference. You won't be guaranteed a spot for any of the following events if you don't pre-register. For your comfort and convenience, we have arranged for deluxe coaches to take you around. Park your car at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites and allow us to do the driving for you.

If you're into an exhilarating challenge of golf, then Lionhead Golf & Country Club is the place for you. Recently voted best hidden gem in the city by The Toronto Star, the 'Masters' course takes advantage of the natural beauty of meadows, wetlands, forests and rolling hills. While it is designed for the most earnest of golfers, it also features a solid mixture of over 100 well placed bunkers, nine ponds and two rivers; making each hole distinct and designed to exceed your expectations.

Prior to teeing off, golfers will enjoy a mouth-watering steak-on-a-bun BBQ lunch with all the trimmings. The fun and the challenge begin promptly at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. In addition to awarding prizes for:

• Closest to the pin (male & female)
• Longest drive (male & female)
• Hole-in-one
• The best foursome
• Most honest foursome

Each golfer will receive a photo of their foursome. We will be featuring "gourmet speciality" holes designed to pacify the most discriminating food and beverage critics. If you're still looking for more; we will also feature a 'Wacky' hole where participants will be challenged to golf using non-traditional methods. All prizes will be awarded at Sunday's buffet dinner at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites.

Golfing is limited to 144 golfers; we encourage you to sign up early and ensure your spot on the course.

Ever wondered what Goose and Maverick experienced flying a CF-18 Hornet fighter jet in 'Top Gun'? This is your chance; feel the excitement and the thrills of head-to-head air combat action with a solid focus on FUN. The CF-18 Hornet combat flight simulators are the closest thing to actually flying a Hornet. Flying the simulators at Air Combat Zone is unlike anything else. Your mission commander will assign you your Elite Flight Squad. Your situation will be outlined, you will be provided with a briefing and assigned a mission. You will also be placed in a high-stress situation as you role play through a plane crash scenario. You will be tested every step of the way! Are you up for the excitement and the challenge? Will you achieve your mission goals?

You have three sessions to select from; each session will be 2 ½ hours in length and will be limited to 20 Elite Pilots per mission.

If you would like to test your flying skills and perhaps feel the thrill of a MiG 28 do a 4g negative dive, please select one of the following sessions when registering for the conference:

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 - 4:00 p.m. SOLD OUT
4:00 - 6:30 p.m. SOLD OUT

For most people, flying a 737 Jet Airliner is just a dream. We're prepared to make that dream a reality in a Horizon 737NG simulator; one of the most realistic and exhilarating adventures of a lifetime. The incredibly skilled flight instructors will guide you through a unique experience of operating this amazing airplane through the skies. You will master the controls, learn to taxi, take-off and actually land the aircraft yourself. With over 10,000 airports to select from, you can customize your flight and visit any corner of the world in a blink of an eye.

Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, a novice or a thrill-seeker; your flight path will be unique and truly a memorable experience.

There is one five-hour session available with a limit of 20 people. The session will run from 1:00 - 6:00 pm. If this appeals to you, please select this activity option from the registration site.

Sunday evening's event will begin with a reception at 6:30 pm at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites. A buffet of culinary delights from around the world will be yours to discover.

Prizes, awards and acknowledgements will be presented before the entertainment begins. If you wish to attend the dinner and the fun, please indicate this when you register.

Monday's Flight Through Time Extravaganza will be held at the International Centre and promises to entertain, tantalize and excite the senses. Take a First Class flight through time as we celebrate 32 years of successes. Where was MISA 32 years ago? Where was technology 32 years ago and where were you? You'll be surprised with what we have in store for you!

A variety of food stations featuring a delectable array of cuisine paired with just the right beverage will be yours to savour starting at 6:30 pm. When registering, don't forget to indicate that you will be attending Monday's dinner so we can save you a seat.

With good food, great company and amazing entertainment, you won't want to miss Monday's Flight Through Time Extravaganza. Be prepared for the unexpected with a comedic twist; we will definitely be going all-out for a show you won't soon forget.

Keeping with the 'Fly IT High' theme, Tuesday evening's black-tie (optional) awards gala dinner will be held at the International Centre. This first class magical evening of cirque performances will leave you breathless. Whether in the air or on the ground, the cirque performers from A2D2 will captivate and astonish you. Their shows are a jaw-dropping display of athleticism and spectacular aerial cirque and dance entertainment. Be prepared to be Wowed. Be prepared to be dazzled. Be prepared to be amazed as you watch an exhilarating blend of whimsy and high-energy acrobatics.

Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. and a four-course delectable sit down dinner will be served by 8:00 p.m. The awards presentation will follow. When registering, don't forget to indicate that you will be attending Tuesday's dinner and your seat will be reserved. Spouses and/or significant others are welcome. Cost for the additional tickets are $80 each and can also be ordered when booking your registration.

Paul Cerson, Golf Chair
paul@misa2011.ca