News from Monadnock Aviation

Congratulations area also in order for Dan Kaplan who earned his private pilot certificate on Tuesday. Dan soared through (pun intended) his practical exam in a Cirrus SR-22 with Designated Pilot Examiner Greg Livernois.

Lobster Omelette and a Catalina

Looking for a reason to fly? How about a flyout for breakfast? We are heading to Sanford, ME on, Saturday, December 11th for breakfast at the airport diner. We've heard the lobster omelettes are yummy! And if that is not enough enticement, we have finagled a viewing of the PBY Catalina under restoration at Sanford following breakfast.

If interested meet at the FBO by 0800 on the 11th. A big round of applause is due to Kevin McCormick for putting details of the trip together.

If you want to go but have no airplane or if you have an airplane but no companion, please let me know. I will try to pair vacant seats with full minds.

Boston TRACON Tour

I am working on setting up a tour of Boston TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control) in Merrimack, NH. The tentative date is Saturday, January 22nd. Space is limited to about twelve people per group. We can schedule multiple groups. Please let me know if you have interest in attending.

IMC Club

The Keene IMC Club at Monadnock Aviation meets this Monday, December 6th. We'll meet at 6:00PM and the discussion topic is icing. All pilots who have an interest in instrument flying or broadening their horizons are welcome to attend this free meeting.

Construction at EEN

Work on the main runway lights at Keene is nearing completion. Runway 02-20 will be closed from 7:30AM though 5:00PM through Friday, December 3rd, and again on Monday, December 6th. Although the construction will not be complete by the 6th, the Airport Manager anticipates having the main runway fully operational starting Tuesday, December 7th.

Safety Seminars

Did you know you can receive notices whenever a safety seminar is scheduled near you? FAASafety.Gov has information about seminars, the FAA Safety Team, the WINGS Program, and more.

December 7 - Post Accident Survival

Most aircraft accidents are survivable. Whether the pilot and passengers remain alive to be rescued is often a matter of whether they were prepared for the post-accident survival situation. This seminar will focus on how to be prepared for basic land survival in winter conditions. The speakers are John Wood from the Portland FSDO and Rick Bendel, CFI.

January 18 - Medical Certifications

Dr. Clark, FAA New England Region Regional Flight Surgeon, and Dr. Ray, Deputy Flight Surgeon, will discuss pilot medical certifications. We will make sure to leave plenty of time for individual questions and answers.

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All seminars are from 6 to 8pm at Monadnock Aviation in the Keene airport's main terminal. You can register for the seminars by clicking on the provided links.