Fourth of July Parade News

Our entry in this year’s Alameda Fourth of July parade will be less ambitious that last year’s, but will be just as much fun (without all the work). We’re going to mount a (8-foot wingspan) “model” airplane on a sheet of plywood on the roof of a van. We’ll be doing the pre-parade prep in our hangar in the evening of July 3rd. if you’re free to help, please contact the Membership Officer for more info.

Just like last year, we’ll have members walking alongside the van, handing out Club decals during the parade. If you’d like to participate, please let us know.

We’d like our walkers to be wearing Alameda Aero Club shirts. Even if you won’t be in the parade, this is a good time to pick one (or more) up. Go to http://alamedaaero.spreadshirt.com to check out their offerings (coffee cups, too!). As the shirts tend to run a bit small, order one size up.

First Solo for Margaret Borth!

This afternoon Margaret Borth defied gravity in our trusty Cessna 172 N6605D. It was a beautiful day, light winds, and medium traffic at Oakland Airport. Hats off to Maggie and make sure to congratulate her if you see her in the clubhouse or at the next BBQ! Great Job.

She even commented how her landings were much better without the dead weight and hot exhaust that originates from the right seat.

~ Jeff Reeder CFI

New Private Pilot – Ben Weerts!

Let it be known: that on this day – Benjamin Weerts – did knowingly and successfully complete the rigorous course of study and experience, and demonstrated his ability to pilot an aircraft to the delight of the pilot examiner… And, doing so, did earn his Private Pilot certificate.

Please take a moment to congratulate him.

Christopher Freeze, ATP/CFI

New Pilot, Ari Arshi!

Cool, windy, and cloudy. Challenging conditions for any pilot. Late this afternoon, Ari Arshi demonstrated to DPE Steve Benedict that he has the right stuff to become Alameda Aero Club’s newest Private Pilot!  

~ Drew Kemp CFII

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New Pilot, Shannon Rubicam!

Alameda Aero Club’s newest private pilot, Shannon Rubicam. Shannon was not about to let anything get in her way. Presidential TFR’s, wind, weather. Shannon “Got’er Done!”

– Paul Bemowski CFII, plus Drew Kemp and Jeff Reader who stepped in last minute to help Paul

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Damian Cowell, AAC’s newest private pilot!

This morning, Damian Cowell showed designated pilot examiner Rob Davids that he
had the stuff to be Alameda Aero Club’s newest private pilot. Despite some
challenging weather getting into Calaveras, In the great British tradition, he
kept calm, and carried on.

Three cheers for Damian Cowell!
Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray!

Drew Kemp CFII