Let me just start off by saying – if you have ever have had an interest in aviation, having a private pilot’s license and getting up in the air is possibly one of the best ways to expand on this. Earning your PPL from Waterford Aero Club and viewing the magnificent Irish countryside from 2000′…
Name: Paul Meyler Age: 25 License(s): PPL Total Hours: 140 When did you join Waterford Aero Club? September 2008 Best flying memory: My most enjoyable flight to date was over the weekend of the Tall Ships in Waterford. I took my partner in crime for her first flight since I got my licence. She has…
Name: Brian Power Age: 43 License(s): CPL Total Hours: 4000 logged When did you join Waterford Aero Club? I joined the Aero club in 1999 after returning from the States. Best flying memory: All my solo consolidation flying as a PPL student. The anticipation I felt on those Saturday mornings in Denver, Colorado was like…
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…
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…
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.
A new Member Spotlight for January features Sean Ó Gríofa – read about Sean here.