BEFA News


Fri, Jan 20, 2012 16:57: Redbird Full Motion Simulator
Enhance 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 Meetings
The 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 agenda

Thu, Dec 29, 2011 23:47: New Phone Number for BEFA Renton Office
Our 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 Report
Howard 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.

Fri, Jul 1, 2011 19:18: Trip Report: Glenn Dalby and Diana Klug Fly to Utah
Read the trip report and view the pictures of the fourth airplane journey from Renton to the Canyon Country of Utah in May 2011.

Wed, Jan 19, 2011 22:37: Volunteer Task List On-line
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.org

Sun, Sep 5, 2010 22:06: BEFA Members Fly (Single Engine) 747 Across USA
Read the trip report BEFA Members Fly (Single Engine) 747 Across the USA about two BEFA Members cross country trip.

Fri, Aug 6, 2010 16:30: Instrument Ground School
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 Quarnstrom
Read 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.

Sat, Nov 28, 2009 1:48: Boeing Challenge Air 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.