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    • November 09, 2025
    • November 13, 2025
    • Bahamas
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    Beach at Cape Santa Maria Resort


    Bahamas Fly-In (MYLS)

    ROOMS AVAILABLE!

    Registration extended until Nov 6, 2025

    Join us for SEBS's signature trip to the Bahamas!  We are returning to Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort on the northern tip of Long Island. The beach is consistently included in the 10 Best Beaches Worldwide list! Activities available include:

    • Beach combing
    • SCUBA trips
    • Deep sea fishing charters
    • Bone fishing charters
    • Snorkeling
    • And more!

    2025 Itinerary

    Registration:

      REGISTER ONLINE!

    • WE DO NOT ACCEPT REGISTRATIONS VIA MAIL! You must register online!
    • Registration fee is only $40 per person and all members of your party must register for the event.
    • You are strongly encouraged to make your resort reservations FIRST as this event often sells out based on room availability.  Please review the Cape Santa Maria website to review your room options and specifications and then call to make your reservations (See “Resort” below).  
    • Once your lodging is reserved, please register for the event via the SEBS website. 

    If you are a member of SEBSplease login with your email address and password using the fields at the top right corner of this page, and then register for this event. Don't know your password? Click the Forgot password link to reset it.

    If you are not a member, guests including other ABS regional groups are welcome and login is not required. Please consider joining SEBS on our Membership Page. An annual membership is only $30 and gives you access to the member’s only section of the website and email updates on all upcoming events. Joining also helps us maintain our non-profit status for tax purposes.

    Please register everyone in your party.  This is the only way we can make nametags for our group which not only makes the event a pleasant experience for everyone but assures you are with our group.  Please be prepared to provide names, cell phone number, and email addresses for others in your group when you register.

    SEBS Registration Deadline: October 31, 2025.   There is a $5 processing fee per registration for event cancellations.

    Resort:

    • Make resort reservations first, before registering on SEBS website
    • Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort
      www.capesantamaria.com
    • ContactStarlene Pratt; Monday – Friday from 8am-4pm Eastern
    • Phone: (800) 926-9704 or (242) 338-5273 
    • Make sure Starlene knows you are with the SEBS organization
    • Emailstarlene@capesantamaria.com  
    • Bungalow
    • Beachfront 1 or 2 bedroom Bungalow @ $240/night x 4 nights based on double occupancy
    • Welcome cocktail and bottle of wine at dinner on your first evening
    • Complimentary 1/2 hour massage for two in your room or on your patio
    • Complimentary conch fritters every evening at happy hour
    • Complimentary use of kayaks and bicycles
    • 4 nights with modified meal plan (see below) is $1,951.60 or $975.80 per person
    • Villa 
    • Beachfront two-bedroom villa @ $525/night x 4 nights based on quad occupancy
    • Welcome cocktail for 4 guests and one bottle of wine at dinner on your first evening
    • Complimentary 1/2 hour massages -- 4 night stay includes 4 massages
    • Complimentary conch fritters every evening at happy hour
    • Complimentary use of kayaks and bicycles
    • 4 nights with modified meal plan (see below) is $4,112.00 or $2,056.00 per couple
    • Meal Plan (for Bungalow or Villa)
    • Modified Meal Plan on 2nd page (breakfast/dinner) $79/per person per day
    • 15% meal gratuity additional
    • Lodging & Meal Totals subject to 10% VAT and service charges
    Airport:

    Group Fly Over:

    Plan to meet at KFPR (St. Lucie County International) in Fort Pierce, FL and discuss options with the Trip Captain, Michael Turner.  

      Important:

      • A passport is required for everyone re-entering the US including children. Birth certificates are not acceptable.
      • Each pilot must be prepared to show his/her pilot's license and medical upon returning to the US.

      Contact:

      If you have any questions about the fly-in or group fly over, please contact Trip Captain Michael Turner at (757) 621-4227 (evenings) or email Michael97r@gmail.com.

      For resort reservations and inquiries, contact Starlene Pratt; Monday – Friday from 8am-4pm Eastern, via phone at (800) 926-9704, or email: starlene@capesantamaria.com

      If you are having problems registering for the event via the SEBS website, you may contact John Douglas at johndouglas06j@gmail.com via email with your contact information.  You may also call and leave a message for John at (978) 273-9681.

      • January 08, 2026
      • January 11, 2026
      • New Smyrna Beach, Florida

      SAVE THE DATE:  January 8th-11th, 2026

      WEEKEND FLY-IN  -- NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 

      Registration to open soon.  Preliminary agenda below.

      Note: The January 9th hangar party at Spruce Creek (Troy Branning) WILL be a part of this weekend.  Do not register separately for the hangar party if you plan to attend this weekend event.

      Please join other Southeastern Bonanza Society members and their guests for a weekend fly-in to New Smyrna Beach, Florida in January 2026.  Dates are January 8th through the 11th, 2026.  A few remaining details are close to being finalized; an email announcement will be sent when registration is open.

      We will be staying at the Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach.  They are two blocks from the beach and boardwalk, and a short walk from galleries, shops, and restaurants.  Follow this link if you wish to make an early reservation, SEBS rates are good until Tuesday, December 9th, 2026.

      New Smyrna Beach airport (EVB) is only 10 minutes away from the hotel and will be our destination airport.  Transportation to/from the airport to the hotel will be provided on Thursday and Sunday.

      The weekend will include a combination of planned events/meals and some 'on your own' time.  As a bonus, the American Bonanza Society will be hosting BPPP-Live at Embry Riddle in Daytona on Saturday the 10th which will be a great educational opportunity if desired.

      Keep the weekend open and watch your email in the coming weeks for registration availability.


      Preliminary Agenda

      • Thursday January 8th, 2026
      •      Arrivals & Registration
      •      Dinner at a local restaurant
      • Friday January 9th, 2026
      •      Day at the Kennedy Space Center Complex
      •      Late afternoon on your own in New Smyrna Beach
      •      Pizza dinner hangar party @ Spruce Creek
      • Saturday January 10th, 2026
      •      Two options
      •           1. BPPP-Live @ Embry Riddle
      •           2. Marine Discovery Center with a 2-hour Dolphin Discovery T our and                afternoon on your own in New Smyrna Beach
      •      All join for dinner at a local restaurant
      • Sunday January 11th, 2026
      •      Departures

      • January 09, 2026
      • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      • Spruce Creek, FL
      Register

      SEBS Hangar Party at Spruce Creek

      As part of the Southeastern Bonanza Society long-weekend Fly In to New Smyrna Beach (see separate event page), SEBS is hosting a Hangar Party at Spruce Creek! The party is on Friday, January 9, 2026 from 6 pm - 8:30 pm

      Those who will register for the long-weekend Fly In to New Smyrna Beach DO NOT need to register for this Hangar Party as it is included in your long-weekend Fly In registration.

      This opportunity is specifically for those who are in the Spruce Creek area or those attending the ABS Safety Foundation's BPPP Live event in Daytona Beach on January 10 and wish to join us for the Hangar Party but NOT the full Fly-In. 

      UNLIKE prior Hangar Parties hosted by residents as part of the ABS BPPP event, this one is hosted by SEBS, and Past President and long time SEBS member Troy Branning.  PRE-REGISTRATION/PAYMENT IS REQUIRED!

      SEBS has set up registration for this event, and you need to register online by December 30.  WALK-INS CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED!

      Registration is $26.00 per person and includes typical hangar party fare; salad, assorted pizza, water, sodas, beer and wine.  

      This event is hosted by Troy Branning and SEBS at his hangar located at 2400 Taxiway Echo in the Spruce Creek fly in community.  

       REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: DEADLINE IS December 30, 2025.

      1.    If you are a SEBS member, login to your SEBS account prior to registering. Use your email address and password in the fields located in the top right hand corner of the page. If you don't know your password, click the reset password link.

      2.    Click the Register button.

      3.    You will need to register yourself and each of your guests.

      4.    Complete the main form for yourself, and then click the Add Guest Button at the bottom of the page to add a guest. Continue the process of adding guests until you have everyone in!

      1.    If you register a guest, please carefully type in their first and last name(s) on the registration form.

      5.    When your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive an email, that means you are not registered.  Be sure to check your spam/junk folder to make sure that the email is not there.

      Cancellations:

      Cancellations received by December 30, 2025 will incur a $5 cancellation fee per person. We cannot provide refunds for cancellations received after December 30 due to financial commitments with our vendors for the event.


      • April 23, 2026
      • 8:00 AM
      • April 26, 2026
      • 10:00 PM
      • Madisonville, KY

      BEECH BASH IN THE BLUEGRASS -- Non-SEBS


      This is not a SEBS event, but we wanted to help promote it to our members.  A Beechcraft Fly-In with Kentucky Charm bringing together people that share a passion for Beechcraft products and a fly in to fellowship with other aviators!

      Date: April 23-26, 2026 

      Location: Madisonville Regional Airport in Madisonville, Ky. 2I0 (Two India Zero)

      For more information and to register, see    Beech Bash in the Bluegrass  Also information available on Facebook Beech Bash in the Bluegrass - Facebook

      This perfectly central location has a wonderful facility boasting a 6051ft paved and well-lit runway with great approaches. Late April is typically known to have beautiful weather in Western Kentucky conducive to outdoor activities. Come to this event with the expectation of having a great time and enjoying the company of fellow Beechcraft and Bonanza owners. Additionally, we will have some of the biggest names in general aviation sharing their knowledge with our group. 

    Past events

    October 09, 2025 Beech Party 2025, Tullahoma, TN (KTHA) - Non-SEBS
    September 18, 2025 ABS Convention and Trade Show - Non-SEBS
    August 21, 2025 Baby Bash at Red River Gorge - Non-SEBS (KIOB)
    July 22, 2025 ABS Member Dinner at EAA AirVenture - Non-SEBS
    July 21, 2025 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (KOSH) - Non-SEBS
    May 29, 2025 ABS Maintenance Evaluation, Lexington, KY (KLEX) - Non-SEBS
    May 01, 2025 ABS Maintenance Evaluation, New Smyrna Beach, FL (KEVB) - Non-SEBS
    April 02, 2025 Sun 'n Fun ABS Member Dinner - Non-SEBS
    April 01, 2025 Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland, FL (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    March 01, 2025 ABS BPPP Live - Owner Maintenance Focused - Non-SEBS
    January 11, 2025 ABS BPPP LIVE - Non-SEBS
    November 10, 2024 Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Long Island, Bahamas (MYLS)
    November 07, 2024 ABS Maintenance Evaluation, Venice, FL (KVNC) - Non-SEBS
    September 19, 2024 Chattanooga, TN Weekend Fly-In (KCHA)
    July 23, 2024 ABS Member Dinner at EAA AirVenture - Non-SEBS
    July 22, 2024 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (KOSH) - Non-SEBS
    June 13, 2024 ABS Maintenance Evaluation, West Paducah, KY (KPAH) - Non-SEBS
    April 26, 2024 Beech Bash in the Bluegrass - Non-SEBS (2I0)
    April 10, 2024 Sun 'n Fun ABS Member Dinner - Non-SEBS
    April 09, 2024 Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland, FL (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    February 08, 2024 Naples, FL Weekend Fly-In (KAPF)
    January 13, 2024 BPPP LIVE - Non-SEBS
    November 12, 2023 Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Long Island, Bahamas (MYLS)
    October 21, 2023 Hickory NC Lunch Fly-In (KHKY)
    October 12, 2023 Beech Party 2023, Tullahoma, TN (KTHA) - Non-SEBS
    March 04, 2023 Chattanooga Lunch Fly-In (KCHA)
    November 10, 2022 Pensacola, FL Fly-In (KPNS) & Blue Angels Airshow
    November 01, 2022 Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Long Island, Bahamas (MYLS)
    October 27, 2022 ABS Service Clinic, Venice, FL (KVNC) - Non-SEBS
    September 22, 2022 ABS 55th Anniversary Convention, Bonanza 75th Birthday - Non-SEBS
    August 27, 2022 CANCELLED: Bowling Green, KY Fly-in Lunch and National Corvette Museum Tour (KBWG)
    June 18, 2022 Dekalb-Peachtree Fly-in Lunch Atlanta, GA (KPDK)
    April 30, 2022 Beech Bash in the Bluegrass - Non-SEBS (2i0)
    April 23, 2022 Runway Cafe Fly-in Lunch Greenville, SC (KGMU) -- New Date
    April 06, 2022 Sun 'n Fun ABS Member Dinner - Non-SEBS
    April 05, 2022 Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland, FL (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    March 26, 2022 Runway Cafe Fly-in Lunch Greenville, SC (KGMU)
    March 03, 2022 ABS Service Clinic, New Smyrna, FL (KEVB) - Non-SEBS
    February 04, 2022 BPT KLAL 2022 Clinic (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    January 15, 2022 BPPP LIVE - Non-SEBS
    November 07, 2021 Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Long Island, Bahamas (MYLS)
    October 28, 2021 ABS Service Clinic, Venice, FL (KVNC) - Non-SEBS
    October 13, 2021 Beech Party 2021, Tullahoma, TN (KTHA) - Non-SEBS
    September 16, 2021 ABS Service Clinic, West Paducah, KY (KPAH) - Non-SEBS
    September 10, 2021 Lexington, KY SEBS Lunch Fly-In (KLEX)
    July 26, 2021 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (KOSH) - Non-SEBS
    April 13, 2021 Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland, FL (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    March 25, 2021 ABS Service Clinic, Columbus, GA (KCSG) - Non-SEBS
    March 19, 2021 BPT KPVG 2021 "Hybrid" Clinic (KPVG) - Non-SEBS
    March 04, 2021 ABS Service Clinic, Daytona, FL (KDAB) - Non-SEBS
    February 26, 2021 BPT KLAL 2021 "Hybrid" Clinic (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    November 08, 2020 Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Long Island, Bahamas (MYLS)
    November 04, 2020 ABS Service Clinic, Columbus, GA (KCSG) - Non-SEBS
    October 29, 2020 ABS Service Clinic Venice, FL (KVNC) - Non-SEBS
    March 05, 2020 ABS Service Clinic Daytona Aircraft Services (KDAB) - Non-SEBS
    February 29, 2020 SEBS Banquet at Spruce Creek
    February 27, 2020 SEBS Hangar Party at Spruce Creek
    February 27, 2020 New Smyrna Beach, FL (KEVB) Fly-In
    January 31, 2020 BPT In-Person Weekend Clinic (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    January 18, 2020 BPPP LIVE - Non-SEBS
    November 10, 2019 Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Long Island, Bahamas (MYLS)
    November 02, 2019 Atlanta Areas SEBS Lunch Fly-In (KPDK)
    October 09, 2019 Beech Party 2019 (KTHA) - Non-SEBS
    September 19, 2019 ABS Service Clinic Sparkchasers Aero Service (KJNX) - Non-SEBS
    July 22, 2019 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - Non-SEBS
    May 30, 2019 Nashville, TN Weekend Fly-In (KJWN)
    April 02, 2019 Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland, FL (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    March 23, 2019 Apalachicola, FL Lunch Fly-In (KAAF)
    January 25, 2019 BPT In-Person Weekend Clinic (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    January 18, 2019 ABS Hangar Party at Spruce Creek
    November 03, 2018 Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Long Island, Bahamas (MYLS)
    October 10, 2018 Beech Party 2018 (KTHA) - Non-SEBS
    October 06, 2018 KCEU Fly-In Lunch
    July 24, 2018 SEBS MeetUp at EAA AirVenture
    July 23, 2018 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - Non-SEBS
    May 03, 2018 ABS Service Clinic Columbus Aero Services (KCSG) - Non-SEBS
    April 10, 2018 Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland, FL (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    March 24, 2018 Apalachicola, FL Lunch Fly-In (KAAF)
    February 22, 2018 ABS Service Clinic George Baker Aviation (KEVB) - Non-SEBS
    February 21, 2018 Windward Aviation First Maintenance and Operations Clinic (KLNA) - Non-SEBS
    February 02, 2018 BPT In-Person Weekend Clinic (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    January 13, 2018 BPPP LIVE - Non-SEBS
    November 15, 2017 Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Long Island, Bahamas (MYLS)
    October 12, 2017 Beech Party 2017 (KTHA) - Non-SEBS
    September 23, 2017 SEBS Reserved Seating at ABS Banquet
    September 21, 2017 ABS 50th Anniversary Homecoming - Non-SEBS
    July 24, 2017 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - Non-SEBS
    June 01, 2017 BBQ Picnic at Private Horse farm
    June 01, 2017 Lexington, KY Weekend Fly-In (KLEX)
    May 04, 2017 ABS Service Clinic Columbus Aero Services (KCSG) - Non-SEBS
    April 04, 2017 Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland, FL (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    February 23, 2017 ABS Service Clinic Winward Aviation (KLNA) - Non-SEBS
    February 03, 2017 BPT In-Person Weekend Clinic (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    January 19, 2017 Naples, FL Weekend Fly-In (KAPF)
    January 14, 2017 BPPP LIVE - Non-SEBS
    November 13, 2016 Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Long Island, Bahamas (MYLS)
    October 12, 2016 Beech Party 2016 (KTHA) - Non-SEBS
    August 25, 2016 Dayton, OH Weekend Fly-In (KMGY)
    July 25, 2016 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - Non-SEBS
    June 18, 2016 The Art and Science of Operating Airplanes in Short Environments (KTHA) - Non-SEBS
    May 19, 2016 Beaufort, NC Weekend Fly-In (KMRH)
    April 05, 2016 Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland, FL (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    February 18, 2016 ABS Service Clinic Winward Aviation (KLNA) - Non-SEBS
    February 05, 2016 BPT In-Person Weekend Clinic (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    November 08, 2015 Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Long Island, Bahamas (MYLS)
    November 06, 2015 BPT In-Person Weekend Clinic (KORF) - Non-SEBS
    October 29, 2015 Weekend in Peachtree City, GA (KCCO)
    October 14, 2015 Beech Party 2015 (KTHA) - Non-SEBS
    October 01, 2015 American Bonanza Society 2015 Convention & Trade Show
    September 12, 2015 Runway Cafe Fly-in Lunch Greenville, SC (KGMU) and Triple Tree Fly-in Woodruff, SC (SC00)
    July 20, 2015 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - Non-SEBS
    June 18, 2015 ABS Service Clinic AviatMall (KILM) - Non-SEBS
    June 04, 2015 ABS Service Clinic Wingnuts Aviation (KM91) - Non-SEBS
    May 28, 2015 Chattanooga, TN Weekend Fly-in (KCHA)
    April 21, 2015 Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland, FL (KLAL) - Non-SEBS
    March 28, 2015 Apalachicola, FL Fly-in Lunch (KAAF)
    February 19, 2015 ABS Service Clinic Winward Aviation (KLNA) - Non-SEBS
    January 22, 2015 River Ranch, FL Weekend Fly-in (2RR)


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