Announcements Archive
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 16:57: Redbird Full Motion SimulatorEnhance your flight training with the amazing Redbird FMX Flight Training Device! This affordable, high quality flight training device is now available at the Boeing Employees Flying Association in Renton to BEFA members.
Fri, Jan 6, 2012 16:15: BEFA Board MeetingsThe 2012 BEFA Board Meetings are on:
Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16, Apr 20.
Meetings on third Friday of each month 4pm, Renton Classroom.
View the
agendaOur BEFA Renton office has changed phone service from Boeing to Centurylink. The new phone number is (425) 271-2332 or (425) 271-BEFA.
Sat, Oct 29, 2011 13:22: Howard Wolvington's AOPA Trip ReportHoward Wolvington just returned from a cross country trip from
Seattle to Hartford CT. during which
he attended the AOPA 2011 Summit and visited family.
See
Howard's AOPA 2011 Summit Trip Report
for a detailed account of this challenging trip.
Read the
trip report
and view the pictures of the fourth airplane journey from Renton to the Canyon Country of Utah in
May 2011.
The list of tasks for which BEFA could use volunteer help is now posted on-line.
See the Articles/Activities tab at the top of the web pages. Periodically the list is sent to the volunteers@befa.org email list.
If you want to join the email list send email to
volunteers-join@befa.orgRead the trip report
BEFA Members Fly (Single Engine) 747 Across the USA about two BEFA Members cross country trip.
The next BEFA Instrument Ground School will begin on January 3, 2011. It will also be offered in conjunction with Renton Technical College. (Because of this, Boeing employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement.) Although registration does not open until November 16, you may sign up now in the BEFA Renton office to reserve a spot in the class (which is limited to 16 students).
This 54-hour course will be offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings, beginning at 5:15PM, in the BEFA Renton classroom. The cost is $425, including all course materials. The course is open to the public.
Thu, May 20, 2010 23:33: 2009 Flying Safari in Australia by Fred QuarnstromRead the
Trip Report
and watch the
video. The trip report and video
are also available on the Announcements tab in the Member Contributions and Articles section.
Watch this inspiring
Boeing 2009 Challenge Air video 9.3MB
in which Dayne Olmstead, of BEFA, joins other pilots in the 2009 Challenge Air Event
"...where ...special children are empowered by
the flight experience ֠to look beyond any perceived physical or
mental limitations, to demonstrate ability, to set personal goals, to experience achievement,
and to look ahead to a more enriched and prosperous life". See
www.challengeaire.com
for more information on Challenge Air Events.
A while ago, AOPA ran an article on Flying clubs and Flying Associations, including BEFA.
It doesn't seem like it was that long ago, but
the
AOPA 2006 Article
in still interesting.
Boeing Phantom Works and BEFA have concluded a "Bailing Agreement" whereby they will be using Cirrus N662AJ approximately 100 flight hours for a test program. The program principals will work around the BEFA schedules as much as possible to minimize scheduling impact to the Association pilots. The tentative schedule is for the program to conclude in late December.
Sat, Oct 3, 2009 2:12: Twin Removed From FleetThe twin engine Duchess, N2008E, will no longer be in the fleet after midnight, 9/30/09.
Wed, Jun 17, 2009 1:15: Volunteers clean up Cascades lakeSee
News Video on local lake
clean up featuring Austin Watson, BEFA Member and Float Plane Pilot.
Before planning any international flight, even a short trip to Canada, make sure you are up to speed on the latest procedures. A requirement to file passenger manifests and flight information online for all international flights goes into effect May 18. SEE:
AOPA: Understanding eAPIS
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