Volcano Awareness Month!

The July dinner meeting was a movie night, with film editor Larry Chapman showing his special "Critic's Cut" of that classic aviation film, "Airplane vs Volcano!" FAA approval for Wings credit will surely be coming soon, as the essential rules of volcano flying were delivered in a clear and cogent form. 

For those who were unable to attend, and need to get this vital information before their next flight to Reykjavic or Krakatoa, contact Larry for more info.

In other news, Maggie Smith was applauded for passing her check ride and becoming the clubs newest pilot!

June Dinner Meeting: Up and Away!

We had a great turnout for the June dinner meeting featuring Tom Heinsheimer, a pioneer in scientific ballooning.  Tom had some great stories of his experiences with super-pressure balloons, as well as long distance ballooning. His work reviving the Gordon Bennet Balloon Race was of particular interest, as well as his experiences with Malcom Forbes attempting to balloon across the Atlantic. All in all, an exciting evening.

The Flame Still Burns

Once again, the Del Amo Flyers returned to Agua Dulce Air Park for the annual Flaming Brisket Fly-in. Mitch smoked 20+ pounds of beef brisket for the occasion, and about 30 DAFers, 14 aircraft and 1 car came to make sure there were no leftovers. The weather was ideal, and this year we had the airport to ourselves. All in all, a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

Meet & Greet and Group Photo

THe first Del Amo Flyers Meet and Greet of the year was held May 3 at Pacific Skies Aviation. Reza Birjandi hosted the event, and got a thoroght workout at the grill! Membership chairman Anne O'Brien signed up several new members, making the event a rousing success. Before the meet and greet,  Fifty of the Flyers, along with a representative assorment of their aircraft, for the first DAF group photo shoot. The weather was perfect, and the photos were even in focus! Thanks to Reza and Pacific Skies for hosting, and thanks to everyone who showed up for the photo.

The photo will be available for download, along with information on how to get prints. Details to follow. Meantime, click the photo for a larger version.