Update on PPG Places and Beach Blast 2010
Jim arriving the beautiful Shell Island, in Panama Beach, during Beach Blast 2009. Photo: Alex Souza.
While I still cannot fly, due my accident in January, I decided to put some efforts on PPG Places again. In the past days I updated the log in system (now you keep logged for a few days, instead of having to log in every time you start your browser), and add the option to upload a picture (besides the use described below, I am planning to use this in a near future).
Also, working together with Paul and Capt. John, Beach Blast organizers, I created a web application that will allow Beach Blast 2010 attendees to keep other pilots posted when they plan to arrive, have a group flight, etc. To check this, point your browser to http://www.ppgplaces.com/bb.
Below, a screenshot of the application (as you can see, a good use of the pilot picture feature 
):
When you plan to attend an event created by another pilot, all you have to do is to click the [+] button. To create an event, just click the big orange Schedule an Event button. You must be a PPG Places member and be logged when you decide to create or join an event.
Take a look, tell others when you are arriving (if you plan to attend Beach Blast this year), and let me know your thoughts on the app (of course you can run it in your Internet enabled phone).
Cheers,
Alex
