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Virtual Hangar Talk
Posted by: In: 22 Jan 2021 Comments: 0

Join DFC for a virtual hangar talk.  This is a casual event for pilots to tell stories, plan flights and talk anything aviation.

Topic: DFC January 2021 Social Meeting
Time: Jan 29, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Safety Meeting
Posted by: In: 22 Jan 2021 Comments: 0

DFC Monthly Safety Meeting.  Contact admin@desertflying.club for more details for the monthly event.

DFC Board of Directors Meeting
Posted by: In: 14 Oct 2020 Comments: 0

DFC Board of Directors Meeting in preparation for Annual Club Meeting.  Agenda to be provided at the meeting.

September 2020 Safety Meeting
Posted by: In: 14 Oct 2020 Comments: 0

September 24th DFC Virtual Safety and Social Meeting
All are welcome to join Desert Flying Club at our first virtual monthly safety meeting Thursday, September 24th at 7pm. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, we will be holding this gathering virtually. Everyone is welcome – members & non-members alike!  We will not be meeting in the clubhouse, click the link below to attend.

Desert Flying Club is excited to have Josh Harkness present on currency vs. proficiency.  One of the missions of DFC is to promote safety in general aviation in the Las Vegas area.  Josh will discuss the difference between flying legally and current, but maybe not proficient.  AOPA states “Proficiency, by definition, means performing a given skill with expert correctness. In contrast, currency simply refers to being up to date or occurring within a recent period of time. These definitions are useful in illustrating the point that being current in a particular task does not necessarily imply proficiency at that task, If we apply these definitions to the recency of experience requirements specified in the regulations, it becomes evident that a pilot. while legally current, may not be adequately proficient in certain critical flight skills to act as pilot in command.”  In the presentation, you will learn how to maintain proficiency and be a safe pilot in all aspects of your flying.

This seminar counts toward WINGS credit.

To join the meeting, follow the instructions below:
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We hope many of you can make it out this time. Questions about the meeting? Email: admin@desertflying.club

We will see you there!

DFC Board of Directors
board@desertflying.club
www.desertflying.club

No Safety Meeting
Posted by: In: 12 Mar 2020 Comments: 0

Due to the ongoing stay-at-home orders, DFC will have no safety meeting in April.

No Safety Meeting
Posted by: In: 12 Mar 2020 Comments: 0

There will be no safety meeting on 3/19/2020.

December 2019 Safety Meeting and Holiday Social
Posted by: In: 10 Dec 2019 Comments: 0

All are welcome to join Desert Flying Club at our monthly safety meeting & holiday party Thursday, December 19th, at 7pm.  As usual, it will be help at our clubhouse. Everyone is welcome – members & non-members alike!

Come to socialize at our clubhouse. Desert Flying Club will be providing Cane’s chicken & fries as food. Please bring your favorite desert or drink. There will be plenty of hangar talk.

We will also be giving away the prizes for our poker run participants.  Make sure you bring your cards!

Also, we will be having a panel discussion on how to prepare for a checkride.  Two of our members, Justin and Phil will be discussing their recent Private and Instrument checkrides.  Anyone that is training will get some great real-life information from them.

We hope many of you can make it out this time. Questions? Email: board@desertflying.club

We will see you there!

DFC Board of Directors
board@desertflying.club

Rusty Pilot Seminar – November 2019
Posted by: In: 15 Oct 2019 Comments: 0

Desert Flying Club is hosting another Rusty Pilot Seminar at the club on November 9, 2019 at 9am. Complimentary breakfast will be available from 8-9am. And there will be a raffle to win aviation related prizes after the presentation at 12:30pm. We’re inviting you to join us and brush up on your aviation knowledge!

By attending, you’ll get 3-4 hours of ground instruction towards your flight review and a ground portion sign-off for the flight review. The seminar is free for AOPA members and $79 for non-members. Registration for the event is required here: Rusty Pilot Registration. We look forward to seeing you there!

October 2019 Safety Meeting
Posted by: In: 17 Aug 2019 Comments: 0

October 17th Safety Meeting
All are welcome to join Desert Flying Club at our monthly safety meeting Thursday, October 17th at 7pm.  As usual, it will be held at our clubhouse. Everyone is welcome – members & non-members alike!

At just over 60 miles from Henderson, NV, the Grand Canyon offers stunning views, great hiking trails, and amazing places to eat and visit.  Because of the National Park, the FAA has established specific flight corridors and altitudes that must be flown around the canyon.  Also, several the airports surrounding the canyon are over a mile above sea level, giving consideration for calculating density altitude.  Many tour operators in the canyon create a challenge for GA pilots to see and avoid and navigate in their territory.  Josh Harkenss and Kevin Kirkendall will discuss flying in and around the Grand Canyon.

We will also be announcing our next Poker Run, which involves flying to several airports around the Grand Canyon.  During this time of year, you’ll experience some of the best flying weather and opportunity to fly this scenic route we’ve developed, along with winning some great prizes.  Come to the safety meeting to find out how to enter the Poker Run!

September 2019 Safety Meeting
Posted by: In: 17 Aug 2019 Comments: 0

September 19th Safety Meeting
All are welcome to join Desert Flying Club at our monthly safety meeting Thursday, September 19th at 7pm.  As usual, it will be held at our clubhouse. Everyone is welcome – members & non-members alike!

Before you hear the words, cleared for takeoff, there are many steps a pilot must take to ensure a safe and successful flight.  Preparing the pilot in command, the passengers and aircraft is essential for every flight.  Josh Harkness will be teaching us proper techniques for pre-flight actions and briefings.  Doing this right will reduce the potential for accidents or incidents on every flight you take so you can truly have happy skies and safely landings.

We hope many of you can make it out this time. Questions? Email: board@desertflying.club