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Barbeque Saturday
This is barbeque Saturday at Monadnock Aviation. We are thrilled that the New England Aeronautical Society (NEAS) is sponsoring this week's barbeque.
The NEAS is a non-profit organization based at Keene. It's mission is to promote and facilitate general aviation events and support aviation enthusiasts.
Please join us for a meal this Saturday at noon at Keene's FBO. |
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Congratulations Bernie Bryant
Bernie Bryant is a man of great resolve. Through what seemed lesson after lesson of high winds and fowl weather Bernie persisted in his training. With skill and composure, he completed his first solo flight last week. Congratulations Bernie! |
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New Service at Keene
Monadnock Aviation now offers dynamic propeller balancing for your aircraft.
An out of balance prop can cause vibration throughout the entire airframe which can, over time, cause component fatigue and damage. Having a dynamically balanced prop provides for increased safety, comfort, aircraft reliability, and reduced maintenance costs.
Many pilots report they did not realize their prop was not balanced. They had become desensitized to to the vibration or assumed that is was a normal product of an operating engine. It is not until after the propeller is dynamically balanced that the difference- a smoother ride and less pilot fatigue- is notable. This AOPA article discusses the benefits of proper balancing.
The charge for this service is $250. Please contact us to schedule your balancing or obtain more information. |
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Ground School Starts Tonight
Our next ground school course begins tonight. We have a healthy class but can always accomodate more. This ten week course meets on Thursday evenings at 6:00PM.
Please contact me if you, or someone you know, would like to attend. |
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Spring Poker Run
The Spring Poker Run is here! We are working with the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center as part of their Aerospace Fest for this year's Poker Run. The dates are April 23 through April 30.
The other participating airports are:
Collect a card at Monadnock Aviation and each of these airports for a chance to win 50% of the profit from registration fees. Registration is $50 and includes one 2-day pass to Aerospacefest 2011. To register call 603-271-7827 Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM or stop by the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center to register in person.
Players must turn in their poker hands by 3:00PM on Saturday, April 30, at the Discovery Center. The award will be presented at 4:15PM. A shuttle between KCON and the Discovery Center will be available on April 30th. To reach the shuttle, call 603-225-2329. |
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Fuel Prices
Wondering when the increasing fuel prices will plateau? So are we. Similar to automobile fuel, 100 low lead prices have really spiked recently. We strive to offer fuel rates at or below those of comparable airports and we promise to always remain below average for the New England region.
What can you do to ease the pain? You can pick up a pre-paid gas card from Monadnock Aviation. While this card does not fix the price of the fuel, it will provide a two percent discount. |
We are taking a brief break from safety seminars to plan for other great events and will resume with a great seminar schedule shortly.
April 14 - Private Pilot Ground School begins.
April 15 - Airport Advisory Commission-- Meeting cancelled
April 16 - EAA Chapter 1314 meets at 10:00 at Monadnock Aviation.
April 16 - Barbeque at Monadnock Aviation. Noon.
April 23-30 - Poker Run |
