Well, I thought I’d post another blog, after the success of my previous blog for my JAA CPL which had over 2500 views. So, It was an early start, 3 am Irish time on the road to Cork Airport. Just before I got to the Airport I got pulled over by the Police. Just…
Name: Laura Russell Age: 25 Licence(s): PPL Total Hours: 220 When did you join Waterford Aero Club? I first visited the Aero Club in February 2006 and joined shortly afterwards. Best flying memory: Any time I’m in an airplane, I’m a pretty happy person, but there are a few flights that really shine for me…
Name: Brian O’Keeffe Age: 20 Licence(s): PPL Total Hours: 250 When did you join Waterford Aero Club? I honestly can’t remember exactly when, but it was back when I was 12 or 13 I formally joined the aero club as a junior member. Best flying memory: Thinking back there are so many good flying memories…
As the club prepares to celebrate it’s 30th birthday next year, we welcomed our 750th member this week, an impressive number by any standards. Although the current membership count is just above 100, the fact that the club has facilitated 750 people to attain and avail of their licences is a remarkable feat, given the…
It’s been a whirlwind couple of months. The weather has been stunning over the last four weeks and everyone seemed to take advantage by getting out to the club early, having a quick breakfast and taking off to enjoy the beautiful blue sky. Our caption competition went down a treat and we had a seriously…
Name: Louis Delahunty Age: 19 License(s): PPL, Night Rating, ATPL (Theory), MEP Total Hours: 140 When did you join Waterford Aero Club? August 2009 Best flying memory: My PPL skills test. Worst flying memory: An electrical failure while flying at night. Tell us about your last flight? Myself and Laura Russell flew into a small…
Do not miss our Caption Competition! If you think you can crack a good joke, give us the wittiest caption for our photo and you could win 0.1 tach for an aircraft in the club as well as some ego and fame in the next newsletter. Take a look at our photo here below:
Read our newsletter for February with all the humour and great photos you’ve come to expect from Dave Timpson! We’re also delighted to celebrate two first solos this month: Colm Wheelan (a student of George Roche – see the photo on the left!) and Gerry O’Brien (a student of Brian Power) are our newest Captains…
Name: Calvin Bates Age: 14 License(s): Can’t wait to have all possible! Total Hours: 33+ unlogged hours When did you join Waterford Aero Club? 2007 Best flying memory: Every flight in the air for me is a memory. Although, I loved the flight to the Arann Islands. Worst flying memory: Haven’t got there yet. Tell…
Read our interview with Calvin Bates who is under our member spotlight for February and is a fantastic example of a young and enthusiastic student pilot.