2020

Welcome to the new year!

As we all settle into our new flight blocks, classes, and everyday life, it is also time to settle into a new mindset. The flight team is beginning the new year with strong ground training, old and new business, leadership elections, and as always; welcoming new members. This is the time to be thinking about how YOU can improve as a pilot and take the flight team further than it has ever gone. We will be setting up dates for this semester’s team meetings, as well as splitting off into small groups to specialize in individual areas of ground competition. As we ring in the new year we can also ring in impeccable landings, detailed understandings of regulations, and kindle the fire of competition to burn brighter than ever before. We are excited for another great year backed by our many supporters, and cannot wait to see you with your E6Bs and plotters in the coming weeks.

Cheers!

Your Captain,

Justin Gentle

Congratulations Medal Winners NIFA Region IX SAFECON 2019

Congratulations to all of our medal winners during the NIFA Region IX SAFECON 2019.

Preflight Inspection

Justin Gentle 7th.

Ground Trainer

  • Marshall Richmond 5th
  • Justin Gentle 8th

Short Field Landings

  • Faith Baker 10th

Message Drop

  • Ben Singley (Broward)/ Nik Schiaffo 5th
  • Marshall Richmond / Justin Gentle 7th
  • Faith Baker / Ashley Tharp 8th

Navigation Unlimited Category

  • Michael Perez / Faith Baker 6th

Power Off Landing

  • Ashley Tharp 10th

Fall 2019 Practice and Meeting Times

Hello team!

As the practices and meetings have settled into a stable routine, I wanted to remind you of the times we study together. The team provides two chances a week to work together outside of your small groups. Just like our schoolwork, the more self-study you do, the greater the results will be. I hope everyone’s flight lessons and classes are going well, and if you need any assistance, I am usually at the school 7 days a week. Keep it up!

– Captain Justin Gentle, CFI

Monday: 1600-1800 (practice; think of it like flight team study hall)

Thursday: 1800-2000 (team business meetings and practice)

Flight Team Officers 2019-2020

Congratulations to the recently elected officers :

Captain – Casey Kalita

First Officer Ground – Marshall Richmond

First Officer Flight – Luke Liptak

Secretary – Sylvia Creach

Region IX SAFECON Host Committee Chairman – Maddi Zeuli