For immediate release
Contact: Amy Landers, Executive Director

July 8, 2010 - An exciting new business has flown into the Lakes Region of New Hampshire providing guests with an exhilarating new thrill - open cockpit flying over the lakes and mountains. Based at Emerson Aviation at the Laconia Airport, pilot & owner Phil DiVirgilio, invites you to take a ride with him in his WACO Classic YMF-5 Super. Soar with the wind in your hair and bask in the sunshine while taking in the spectacular 360 degree panoramic views.

"The Lakes Region Association is excited to welcome this unique new attraction to the region," said Amy Landers, Executive Director of the Lakes Region Association. "Lakes Biplane is the perfect addition to our family of attractions and will provide a boost to the local economy while giving our guests a thrill of a lifetime."

"Fabulous Phil and his Fabulous Biplane" will customize your experience for your comfort level. Enjoy a smooth ride with nice gentle turns so you can see all the landscape or add some adventure with rolls in and out of steep turns and some aggressive maneuvers that are sure to provide that adrenaline rush.

These memorable open cockpit plane rides start at just $59 per person (2-person minimum) for a 10 minute introduction flight, a 20 minute southern Lakes tour for $225, and a 40 minute expanded Lakes tour for $325, and for all flights two can fly, so bring a friend! Alternate routes and times are available.

To make your reservation, call 603-250-6184 or visit www.lakesbiplane.com.

About the Lakes Region Association
Established in 1936, the Lakes Region Association's mission is to promote the Lakes Region of New Hampshire as a year-round destination to bring more visitors to the area and economically benefit our member's businesses. The Association is a non-profit organization focusing solely on Tourism Marketing & Promotion. To assist our region's guests and member businesses to connect, the association develops and distributes 850,000 publications including 250,000 Where to! Lakes Region of New Hampshire, a comprehensive guide to the area and 600,000 Lakes Region Map and Guides.

The Lakes Region Association also maintains several supporting websites including ones for group travelers, travel writers and historical walking tours in addition to their primary tourism information site www.LakesRegion.org for up to the minute happenings, property and entertainment listings, vacation travel incentives, photo tours and so much more. For information on obtaining your copy of our Map & Guidebook or making the Lakes Region Association your marketing arm to effectively reach local, domestic and international markets, contact our expert staff at 603-286-8008.