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Nov 2015 Meeting
Posted by: In: 11 Nov 2015 Comments: 0

UPDATE: We are holding another informative & free club meeting Thursday, November 19th, at 7pm in the Henderson Executive Airport Terminal.

Thursday, Nov 19th, 7pm @ Henderson Executive Airport Terminal

Our meeting for November will be all about health & flying. We will have one or more guest speakers to talk to pilots about healthy lifestyles, FAA medical certification process, special issuance medicals, and some updates about the FAA rule-making in regards to pilot medicals. Bring a friend because Remember – this is all completely FREE!

We’d love to see you there! ALL pilots, or aviation enthusiasts are welcome to come. You don’t have to be a club member!

Also, please help us spread the word about our club. We have some great offers (see below) for those thinking of learning to fly or join our non-profit organization. Help us build an aviation community in Las Vegas!

We are also holding a board meeting prior to the meeting – at 6pm. You’re welcome to attend that, too – and weigh in on board decisions regarding the club. See you at the meeting next Thursday.

Apple Valley Flyout
Posted by: In: 09 Sep 2015 Comments: 0

Desert Flying Club is hosting another fly-out to Apple Valley Airport, next door in California. It’s a fairly short flight there & Hang Out Cafe will be having us for breakfast. Come enjoy aviation & meet some great people!

Details:

When: Saturday, Sept 26th @ 6am departure – KHND
Who: Any & all interested. Have an airplane & want to come? TELL US!
How much: Members = $165, Non-Members = $190. CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.
What: Fellow pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike will gather to see airplanes on the field & grab a leisurely breakfast before heading back to Henderson!

DEADLINE: Sunday, Sept 20th @ 5pm. Get your spot now. Limited seats available!

Rusty Pilot Seminar
Posted by: In: 03 Sep 2015 Comments: 0

Come join us for the Rusty Pilot’s seminar! Ever feel like getting back into aviation after a hiatus? Have you not flown in a long time, but want to get current & active again? This seminar is for pilots that want to get flying again. We will be having a breakfast at 6:30am, then starting at 8am we will be doing the seminar for getting back into flying. THIS IS FREE GROUND INSTRUCTION! When completed, it will count for the ground portion of your flight review. How awesome is that?!

Also, we will have a door prize raffle. We will be giving away or raffling off various aviation-related prizes. We will also have several aircraft on display. 🙂

Location: 1450 Jetstream Dr, Ste 100, Henderson NV

AGENDA:

6:30am – 8:00am: Free pancake breakfast. Come hungry, stay for the event!
8:00am-11:00am: Presentations on private pilot material – Rusty Pilot presentations
11:00am-11:30am: Raffle & Prizes
11:30am-1:00pm: Aircraft static displays + hangar talk (Cirrus, Archer, Evektor + more on display!)

NOTE: You MUST register to attend this event. It’s totally free! Follow this link to register, and see the map below for location details.

Registration link: REGISTER HERE.

Location Map:

Rusty Pilot Seminar

 

Rusty Pilot Seminar
Posted by: In: 03 Sep 2015 Comments: 0

Come join us for the Rusty Pilot’s seminar! Ever feel like getting back into aviation after a hiatus? Have you not flown in a long time, but want to get current & active again? This seminar is for pilots that want to get flying again. We will be having a breakfast at 6:30am, then starting at 8am we will be doing the seminar for getting back into flying. THIS IS FREE GROUND INSTRUCTION! When completed, it will count for the ground portion of your flight review. How awesome is that?!

Also, we will have a door prize raffle. We will be giving away or raffling off various aviation-related prizes. We will also have several aircraft on display. 🙂

Location: 1450 Jetstream Dr, Ste 100, Henderson NV

NOTE: You MUST register to attend this event. It’s totally free! Follow this link to register, and see the map below for location details.

Registration link: REGISTER HERE.

Location Map:

Rusty Pilot Seminar

 

Big Bear Fly-Out August 2015
Posted by: In: 12 Aug 2015 Comments: 0

Big Bear AirportWe are hosting another fly-out! This time, to Big Bear Airport in California. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s a very picturesque place! It’s high up in the mountains, and right on a lake. Density altitude is a big consideration here, so make sure to crack open the performance charts for your airplane! More info can be found on the airport website: http://www.bigbearcityairport.com/

NOTE: You MUST RSVP to reserve a spot in an airplane. This will cost anywhere from $100-$150/person, depending. Once we get your RSVP, we will contact you & let you know the final cost.

 

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Lake Havasu Fly-out
Posted by: In: 21 Jun 2015 Comments: 0

Come join us for breakfast in our first fly-out! We’re organizing a trip to Lake Havasu Airport (KHVU) for breakfast. We plan on departing from KHND at 6am and coming back when we’re done with breakfast. Here are some Details:

  1.  Anyone, even non-flyers, are welcome to attend.
  2. Seats are based on airplane availability.
  3. You can share in the cost of the airplane to make it CHEAP!
  4. You must RSVP – Limited seats available!
  5. Have your own plane & want to come? Have seats available? GREAT? Email board@desertflying.club to register your airplane!

 

Airplanes / Seats Available (cost will vary depending on seats filled / airplane):

  1. Piper Archer – Up to 3 Seats for large adults, possibly 4 with children.
  2. Cirrus SR-22 Turbo: 3 seats available. Fly in Style / Speed!
  3. Beechcraft Bonanza – 3 seats available. High performance / complex airplane!

RSVP TO SECURE YOUR SPOT:

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June Safety Meeting
Posted by: In: 16 Jun 2015 Comments: 0

DFC is having a safety meeting this Thursday, June 18th, at 7pm @ KHND in the board room. Anyone interested in joining the club can also come.

MEETING AGENDA:

  • We will be discussing 10 tips for VFR flying in marginal weather. This is a MUST for all pilots.
  • Review of the basics of THUNDERSTORMS and best practices to use to avoid flying through one!

Again, all are welcome to come learn about our club & what we’re about. If you’re interested in joining the club, click the button below.

Safety Meeting – Archer Review & Scheduling Software
Posted by: In: 15 May 2015 Comments: 0

We will be reviewing the Archer for those of you who want to be checked out in it. First we will spend some time at the airplane outside & then we’ll be going inside to review the scheduling software & how to use it!

McCarren Tower Tour – RSVP Required!
Posted by: In: 07 Apr 2015 Comments: 0

Desert Flying Club is hosting a tour of McCarren airport’s Air Traffic Control tower & facilities. Come see the inner workings of one of our nation’s busiest airports! Speak with controllers & learn how the big boys do it! All are welcome to attend – please bring a friend or guest! HOWEVER, SPACE IS LIMITED to 15 & ALL MUST RSVP in order to attend. No exceptions! Let’s all have a great time & learn something about aviation in the process. MEET in the parking lot of Lowe’s on the Southwest Corner of Eastern & Russell @ 5:30pm. RSVP BY APRIL 9th @ 7pm:

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March 2015 Safety + New Member Meeting
Posted by: In: 16 Mar 2015 Comments: 0

Don’t forget to come to our new member / safety meeting this Thursday. Our meetings are help on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Members are required to attend at least 2 per year, plus you’ll get to learn something new each time! Our Safety Officer, Ben Tippets, will be presenting on a new topic each time. This month’s topic will be: Common ATC blunders at HND + flying into Big Bear & Lake Havasu. Don’t miss it!

Hope to see you there, RSVP Now:

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