First solo for Adam Dwyer
Congratulations to Adam Dwyer who completed his first solo today in EI-WAT! Well done Adam. Keep it up!
Get your Night Rating in Waterford this winter
Now that the dark evenings are here, our members have been enjoying night flying at Waterford Airport. Club member Brian did some night VFR flying this week in our PA28 EI-DJM. We offer night ratings at the club from just €950. This is a fantastic way to learn new skills and further improve your knowledge…
First solo for Padraig Hill
Well done to Padraig Hill who completed his first solo this week at Waterford Aero Club. Padraig has become one of the quickest to complete his first solo after just 3 weeks! Keep up the good work!
Irish Hot air Balloon Championships in Waterford
As part of the Irish Hot air Balloon Championships being held in the Waterford area, it is planned that the balloons will attempt to make a new record in Ireland for the largest number of hot air balloon to depart in line from an airport. From the the Irish Hot air Balloon Championships website: The…
Aircraft For Sale: RAJ-Hamsa X-Air Hawk EI-EDA
Cost: Euro 15,800.00 All replies to Joe at using the email address: easoine@eircom.net Update EI EDA has passed the Bet’s test for all surfaces except for the flaps, ailerons and horizontal tail. The main surfaces, wings, fuselage and fin all passed the 1350 gm. strain as required and therefore are fit for flight and do…
Congratulations to Dean Walsh on successfully passing his PPL flight test
Congratulations to our newest Private Pilot, Dean Walsh! Dean commenced his PPL training in February, did his 1st solo in March, PPL complete and licence in hand by 19th August. Next stop for Dean, CPL and Multi-engine piston flying towards his commercial licences.
Blue skies, Howard Cox
On Saturday last, 25th July, we lost a very unique pilot and personality here in Waterford. Whilst flying his beloved BD5, Howard Cox had his time with us cut short. Howard was a true Gentleman, a gifted aviation mechanic as well as pilot. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. Howard was…
John Saliba completes his first solo in EI-DJM
Another first solo at Waterford Aero Club! Congratulations to John Saliba who successfully flew solo for the first time in our Piper Warrior EI-DJM today! He gave his Instructor Brian Power a big thumbs up after the flight. Here’s to many more John!
Listen out for Waterford Aero Club on WLR FM tomorrow
Tune in to WLR FM (95.1/97.5) from 12-3 tomorrow for an exclusive feature on Waterford Aero Club! This is to coincide with the fabulous Tramore Promenade Festival taking place this weekend. Geoff Harris of WLR FM will be chatting to some of our Club members and Flight Instructors who will talk about taking flying lessons, the…