Club Events

Here’s everything that’s going on at Dayton Pilots’ Club:


foreflight_ipadNext Club Meeting

Wednesday’s Dayton Pilots Club meeting will be a treat. Larry Scherr will make a presentation on the ins and outs of Foreflight. Kind of a “Everything you ever wanted to know about Foreflight but couldn’t kind the customer service number to ask.” We will also discuss on-line and electronic resources that will help you plan, prepare, and execute a safe and enjoyable flight. Come join us, Wednesday at 7 PM in the ASI lobby at Wright Brothers Airport.

 


Club News and Aviation Tips

Christmas Party: December 16

Our next Club meeting is December 16, and it is our annual Christmas party. There will be pizza provided; we ask that you bring either chips or a desert.  It will also be an opportunity to learn the findings from 78X’s

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What counts for your IFR currency?

The FAA recently clarified what can be logged as an instrument approach. Whether you are on an IFR flight or maintaining your currency, the following article will help you know what can legally be logged as an instrument approach. Check out this article from

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Information from the February 18, 2015 Membership Meeting

Dayton Pilots Club Membership Meeting: February 2015 Members Attending: Tom Weber, Steve Bohn, Reiff Lorenz, Neal Charske, Clem Gilliland, Ken Lawson, Gary Wheeler, Chester Harris, Suzanne Harris, Larry Scherr, Todd Morehart [Note. We have 19 active members, so the 30%

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Lower Flying Rates Announced

The Trustees have approved lower flying rates for both DPC aircraft. Due to decreased fuel costs, the new rates are: Archer: $108 per hour Cessna: $157 per hour Enjoy!

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At last. AV Gas is dropping!

Been wondering when that drop in crude oil you’ve seen in the financials and at the pump will hit the aviation world and DPC? Well, it is just now arriving. Prices at Dayton Wright Brothers have recently declined, following a

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VFR Flight Plan Filing for IFR Pilots

Many of our members are IFR pilots. Here’s a time-saving trick for IFR pilots who want to depart their home airport VFR and then have the option of easily picking up an IFR routing midflight. Read more in this Flying Magazine

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iPad Best Practices

There is a very good article in the November issue of AOPA on iPad Best Practices in the cockpit. For all those Apple fliers, you might want to check out pages 92-95.

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Something Missing?

You know, sometimes when you start dating a new girl, it’s probably going to cost you some money, with dinners, flowers, candy, etc. And if you are lucky to find the right one, a ring will be required, and that will

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9TX Has Found Her New Home

N199TX has arrived at her new home. She’s chillin’ in Hanger 17. Go up and see her some time.

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