Sugarloaf 99's

When we talk about safety, we normally tackle one issue at a time—thunderstorms one day, taxi clearances the next. But out in the real world, any given flight can bring together a whole range of interconnected safety issues: Fly through that precip…or deviate and cut into my fuel reserve? Climb above that scattered layer…or risk airsick passengers? Fly with an underinflated nose strut…or delay and fly in worse wx? Our new seminar reflects that reality. You’ll follow along as we “fly” two fictional trips, answering questions (and debating answers) along the way. From preflight planning to tie-down technique, if it’s related to the flight, it’s fair game! Click Here to Register for Credit

Please remember to register at your earliest convenience for the upcoming Section in Fredericksburg.    Barbara Wilper and I (Marge Shaffer) took a dry run.    YOU WILL LOVE the Robin's Nest Cafe at beautiful Shannon Airport.    Its lively decor mimics a 50's diner.  Our BBQ will be a big hit there on Friday night.   The hotel is really nice and conveniently located amidst the historically quaint Fredericksburg downtown   with charming sidewalks for strolling and nearly hidden patio cafes and restaurants for get-togethers.   Love this town. The banquet is in a renovated yet fascinating railway station.    We also visited the aromatic Whiskey plant located on a picturesque river.   Join us for a fantastic weekend with so many other things to do and see.    We shall be doing cartwheels on the taxi way while we wait for your registration forms.    You can find the registration forms at...

We meed volunteers to help us during this fun event! Inquire within!

-Sunday, September 27th - Aviation Day with the Visitation Academy 2-4pm -October 2-4th - Old Dominion section meeting in Fredericksburg, VA -Sunday, October 18th - Pinch Hitter Course - Frederick Flight Center -November - Christmas at the airport - more info TBD

 Pat Valdata will read from  Where No Man Can Touch, her recent collection of poems inspired by women aviators, 2:00 p.m. , Sunday, June 28 at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, Maryland. The Writer’s Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit literary support organization, founded in 1976, offering workshops, readings and more. The website, _ www.writer.org _ more fully describes their programs.  Ms. Valdata will be reading with novelist Tom Glenn. The  reading will be followed by a reception and book signing, and is free and open  to the public. Please feel free to email and/or call if you have questions or  suggestions.

Help repaint the compass rose at FDK! - UPDATE - SAT ONLY  Sat May 30 This will be a quick effort since its a touch up project - no math ! Meet at 9 am on Saturday to paint and celebrate with a noon cookout. Contact Lin Caywood or Brenda Tibbs for details

Just a note-the May Member Meeting is Thursday, May 14th at 6:30pm. We will be meeting at Runways restaurant at KHGR.