🎉 Canoa 2024 Fly-In Guest Survey Help Shape Fly-In #4! 🌴

Last year’s Fly-In was one of the best times of my life — and one of the biggest learning curves.

We shared incredible moments like:

🪂 Group flights

🏆Coco Bingo wins

🍹Coconut bar takeovers

🏝️🌙✨🌊 and an unforgettable nights under the stars

But... I also made some classic “new international hotel owner” mistakes. 😅

(Like… disappearing off into the sunset after the town parade, on horseback.)

Yup — that happened.

I don’t usually ride horses.... But I was invited to join as a new member of the town on what I thought would be a short parade loop. "Two hours, tops."

Instead, I got the full Ecuadorian experience — shots from cowboys, cheers from locals, a sunset I’ll never forget, and zero idea how I got home.

I reappeared hours later — still on the horse — riding through the Coconut lobby trying to get my horse a drink. 🐎 + 🍺 = 🤠

✅ Dinner? Missed.

📱 Phone? Gone.

🤷‍♂️ Guests? Confused.

🙇 Chris? Deeply humbled.

I tried so hard to make it all perfect that I almost missed what mattered most

— being part of it.

What will be different this year?

✅ No construction during the event

✅ A full team to support the chaos

✅ Better communication (yes, even when parades happen)

✅ A grounded, present, actually-here Chris

2025: Better Support, Less Chaos, More Connection

One big improvement this year: I won’t be glued to my phone or running around like a one-man ground crew.  We’ve got a solid team stepping in to handle logistics, coordination, and communication—so I can finally be present with all of you.

We’ll have a dedicated, monitored radio frequency to keep everyone connected in the air and on the ground. There will always be a support person on launch, ready to help, ballast, and keep things flowing safely.

Most importantly, we’re moving away from the “everyone fend for yourself” approach and leaning into something better: a true group experience—where everyone feels included, informed, and supported from the first morning coffee to the final firepit toast. 🤙

Help Build Fly-In #4!

This will be our fifth annual — and I want it to be the most fun, inclusive, and organized Fly-In yet.

Your feedback helps shape the itinerary, activities, food, and flow. So please take 3–5 minutes, have some fun, and tell us what worked, what didn’t, and what you’d love to see this year.

CLICK HERE TO GIVE FEEDBACK

📝 Canoa Fly-In 2025 Feedback Survey

1. What was your favorite part of last year’s Fly-In?

(Open text)

2. Where did you stay?

☐ Coconut Beach Hotel

☐ Canoa Suites

☐ Another hotel or guesthouse

☐ I stayed nearby and joined for rides/events

☐ I forgot where I stayed, but it had a roof and I slept 😄

3. How was your accommodation overall?

☐ Super comfortable — I’d stay there again

☐ It was fine, but could be better

☐ It was rough — I'd prefer a different setup

☐ I didn't love the place, but I came for the vibes

4. What could we improve about the accommodations?

(Check all that apply)

☐ Better pillows or bedding

☐ More reliable hot water

☐ More fans or AC

☐ Cleaner rooms or bathrooms

☐ Better room lighting

☐ A welcome kit or info guide

☐ More hangout areas or hammocks

☐ N/A – It was all great!

5. How did you feel about the room & breakfast setup?

☐ Everything worked out great

☐ I liked staying at Canoa Suites and paying for meals separately

☐ I’d prefer everyone stay together

☐ The shuttle + group breakfast at Coconut was perfect

☐ I’m happy as long as there’s coffee ☕

6. What would you like for breakfast this year?

☐ Light options: fruit, toast, coffee

☐ Ecuadorian-style: eggs, rice, plantains

☐ Fast fuel before flying

☐ Just coffee, please

☐ A set menu with choices each day

☐ I’ll pay for breakfast at Canoa Suites and order off their menu

7. What would your dream day at the Fly-In look like?

(Check all that apply)

☐ Morning yoga or meditation

☐ Chill coffee & connection time

☐ Skills workshops or ground handling

☐ Beach volleyball or ocean swim

☐ Exploring Canoa or local markets

☐ Group lunch or snack stops

☐ Flying when conditions are right

☐ Dedicated launch assistant + radio channel

☐ Too windy? Let’s do games, town tours, Beer Kingo

☐ End-of-day BBQs, dinners, or music

☐ Quiet time to recharge

☐ Beer. Hammock. Repeat.

8. How should we handle dinners?

☐ I prefer to do my own thing

☐ Group dinners are awesome — more of that

☐ A mix of solo + planned group dinners

☐ Big dinner at Coconut again

☐ Let’s all go to Ichi one night

☐ Can we pre-reserve group spots around town?

9. Should we host activities mostly at Coconut or around town?

☐ Keep it all at Coconut — home base is best

☐ Mix it up: town bars, restaurants, events

☐ Let’s explore! I want to see Canoa

☐ Anywhere is fine — just don’t let Chris ride off mid-schedule 🐴

10. Town parade: keep or skip?

☐ Yes! It was a highlight

☐ Only if we plan it better so no one misses flights or dinner

☐ Skip it — I prefer flying over fiestas

☐ Only if the horse gets a name badge and a drink ticket

11. Did you enjoy the COCONUT Bingo Challenge?

☐ LOVED it — do it again!

☐ Fun but didn’t finish

☐ Didn't play, but liked the idea

☐ Let’s mix it up with a scavenger hunt

12. Would you be interested in helping this year?

☐ Yes — launch mentor, logistics, etc.

☐ Maybe — depends on the task

☐ Not this time

☐ Let’s talk — I’ve got ideas…

13. Let’s talk price — what do you think is a fair cost for this kind of Fly-In (3–4 days, includes lodging, daily rides to launch, breakfast, airport transfer, BBQ night, media coverage)?

(Open text)

14. What should be included in the cost?

(Check all that apply)

☐ Lodging

☐ Airport transportation

☐ Daily rides to launch

☐ Breakfast

☐ Welcome gift / swag

☐ Final night BBQ / firepit party

☐ Optional yoga or workshops

☐ Support crew on launch

☐ Group dinners

☐ Nothing — let me build my own plan

15. What’s one thing you wish had gone differently last year?

(Open text)

16. What would you add to make this the best Fly-In ever?

(Open text)

17. Any final thoughts or words for Chris 2.0?

(Open text)

🙏 Thank You for Being Part of the Fly-In Family

Whether you were with us last year soaring through the skies, chilling by the firepit, or handing me back my horse — thank you. Your presence, your energy, and your willingness to be part of the magic is what makes this event what it is.

Also, thank you for taking the time to complete this survey — your feedback genuinely shapes how we grow and improve.

I’m learning, evolving, and doing my best to make this year even more connected, inclusive, and unforgettable.

I can’t wait to share the sky (and the beach, bar, and breakfast table) with you again at Fly-In #4. Let’s make it the best one yet.

See you in paradise. 🌴🪂💙

— Chris