BEFA News
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.
Mon, Jan 18, 2010 14:30: PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOLS SPRING QUARTER - (OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC TOO)Boeing Employees Flying Association in conjunction with
Renton Technical College will be holding two 60 hour Aviation Ground Schools this Spring Quarter at the BEFA Renton facility classroom. The two
Private Pilot Aviation Ground School classes are offered April 6th through June, 2010. The first class will fit Second Shift employees and is from 10:30 AM
to 1:30 PM Tuesday and Thursday.
The second, regular evening class, is from 4:45 PM to 7:45 PM, Tuesday and Thursday nights. 17 student maximum per class, so sign up
soon. When available, see
Spring RTC 2010 Class Schedule
(Community Education-Aviation Section). All class's are now open to the public too! Contact either Renton Technical College at (425) 235-2352, or
www.rtc.edu
for enrollment, or contact the Boeing Flying Association office at the Renton Airport at (425) 237-2332, for more course information, 840 W Perimeter Rd,
Renton, Washington, 98057, Renton Municiple Airport.
Thu, Jan 14, 2010 12:59: Board MeetingsUpcoming 2010 BEFA Board Meetings: Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19; Meetings on third Friday of each month 5pm, Renton Classroom
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 16:19: Howard Wolvington's AOPA Trip ReportHoward Wolvington just returned from a cross country trip from Seattle to Florida during which
he attended the AOPA 2009 Summit and visited family. See
Howard's AOPA 2009 Summit Trip Report
for a detailed account of this challenging trip.
Sat, Nov 28, 2009 1:48: Boeing Challenge Air VideoWatch 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.
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 16:16: AOPA ArticleA 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.
Thu, Jul 23, 2009 0:05: BEFA Aircraft Support Boeing Flight OpsBoeing 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, Sep 5, 2009 17:37: CFI MeetingsThe BEFA CFI Meetings for 2009 will be on Fridays: September 11 and December 11 at 6pm in the Renton Classroom.
Thu, Jul 23, 2009 0:09: Boeing Community Relations/Challenge Air programBEFA and CFI Dayne Olmstead using N5344K provided requested support for the Boeing Community Relations/Challenge Air program. This commitment was also being filmed and Dayne interviewed by Boeing reporter Bernard Choi for an informational video, internal initially to the Boeing Company, and perhaps to the media at large. We hope to have a link posted soon when the production is completed, for viewing.
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.
Event Calendars
Watch BEFA newsletters or follow the following link to a calendar currently published by the Washington Pilot's Association
WPA Event Calendar
BEFA Social Events, Member Contributions, Articles and Photos
Photos from the December, 2008 Snow Storm
Photos from the 2006 BEFA Crab Feed and General Membership Meeting
Mike in Space
Member Contributions and Articles
2009 Flying Safari in Australia by Fred Quarnstrom. Read the
Trip Report
and watch the video.
AOPA Summit 2009 Trip Report- Howard Wolvington
2009 Challenge Air (Boeing) Video
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.
AOPA EXPO 2007 Trip Report- Howard Wolvington
AOPA 2006 Article
General BEFA Activities Information
Annual meeting and Crab Feed
Every year during the first quarter of the year, BEFA holds its annual
meeting. The meeting is begun with a crab feed (chicken also) for a very
nominal charge. When everyone is too full to move, the officers give reports
on the current state of the association and what the plans for the coming year
are, and take questions from the general membership. The Member of the
Year is announced.
Bath and Barbecue
This event gets the
association members together to spruce up the association's facility
and to wash all the airplanes. It's a lot of work, but the reward is
that the association sponsors a barbecue at the hangar in the evening for those
members who have pitched in and their families.
The Bath and Barbecue is a
really good way to get to know your fellow association members.
