Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association

RSVPs are expected. Walk-ins welcomed! Bring a friend!

 - Social – 6:00pm

 - Dinner – 7:00pm

 - Guest Program – 8:00pm 

$25 per person will be collected at the door and includes buffet dinner.

Formed in 1957, this year marks the 54th anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association, a non-profit flying organization dedicated to air safety, aviation education and flying camaraderie. All levels of pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join.

Thanks to the efforts of MAPA member Susan Loricchio and Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Airshow Director Neill Herman, we are featuring Aerodrome Docent Chis Ford, a nine year veteran at Old Rhinebeck but one who has been a regular at Old Rhinebeck for 22 of his 24 years!

Chris will give us an overview of Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome and their airshows and discuss details about some of the unique aircraft in the Aerodrome’s collection such as their1909 Bleriot monoplane, the oldest flying airplane in the U.S. He will also feature some of this year’s centennials, as there are quite a few for 2011. It is the centennial of naval aviation, and the very first airplane the navy purchased was a Curtiss Model D much like the replica in the Aerodrome collection.

It is also the centennial of the first transcontinental flight, made by Cal Rodgers in a Wright EX. (There is a Wright EX on static display at the Aerodrome in their pioneer hangar.)

 
On Sept. 23rd, it will also be the centennial of the first airmail flight. That flight was accomplished in a 1911 Bleriot monoplane equipped with a rotary engine. (There is also an original 1911 Bleriot on static display in their main museum building.).  We’ll get to see some airshow footage and maybe try a WW1 Flight simulator.

About himself, Chris says:

     “I’ve been working at the Aerodrome since I was sixteen. I was hooked long before then though, my parents started taking me to the Aerodrome when I was two. Little did they know the monster they’d created! We ended up going at least twice a year until I started volunteering nine years ago.  
     “When I showed up at the Aerodrome to work I had leather gloves with me, I thought they’d have me digging a ditch somewhere. I didn’t think they’d let me anywhere near the aeroplanes. So I was astounded when I was told I’d be able to help get the planes ready for the airshow. I was further amazed when I was told I could start learning how to wing run the following week. (The old planes don’t handle well on the ground and runners help maintain directional control while taxiing.)       
     “Looking back, being part of such a wonderful place probably kept me out of trouble as a teen. These days in addition to being a member of the airshow ground crew I also serve as an official docent to the museum. I provide guided tours and presentations about the Aerodrome and antique aviation, which is what brings me to the Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association dinner. As for flying antique aircraft, I have had the privilege of flying several from the co-pilots seat. I must confess I’m still working on my private certificate as time and money allow. These days I train in a 1946 Aeronca Champ. (I figure I should get used to dragging my tail now since I want to fly at the Aerodrome!)”



Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. Members and non-members are welcomed to attend. Visit www.MidAtlanticPilots.org 

Teaneck, NJ 07666 – USA

Thursday, September 8 at 6:00 PM

Attending: 2

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Atlantic-Pilots-Association/events/31936502/

Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association

THIS PROGRAM EARNS YOU WINGS CREDIT!

RSVPs are expected. Walk-ins welcomed! $25 per person collected at the door, includes buffet dinner.

 Bring a friend!

 Formed in 1957, this year marks the 54th anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association, a non-profit flying organization dedicated to air safety, aviation education and flying camaraderie. All levels of pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join.

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every Month, this month, at Greenwood Lake Airport in the room above the Passport Cafe. Meeting price is $25 (new price) and includes dinner. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM. Members and non-members are welcomed. Visit www.midatlanticpilots.org.

About our speaker:

Denise is a frequent speaker whose aviation repertoire includes air racing, aircraft maintenance, aircraft kit building, and aviation writing. She promotes general aviation and women’s roles in aviation and technology. One of her passions, air racing, led to her flight around the world after she competed in The London, England to Sydney, Australia Air Race 2001, a commemorative rally along the “Kangaroo Route” first flown in 1919. She has won the Air Race Classic, an annual all women’s transcontinental race, twice. In the 2004 US Air Race, she was awarded 1st place Women’s Team and 1st Place Division A. She has won or placed well in additional races including the Around New Zealand Air Race 2004 capturing one of the day’s first in class flying a Piper Arrow.

She currently owns and maintains a 1979 Grumman Tiger. Her work includes flying a Cessna Grand Caravan equipped with the latest technology for various projects including gas exploration and leak detection for a company in development. She writes a “Tech Tips” column for Aviation for Women magazine. The National Organization for Women, Central New York Chapter, recognized her in 2001 with a “Trailblazer in Aviation – Unsung Heroine” award. She was honored to be included in Ann Cooper’s book “Stars of the Sky” (2008).

Denise is a volunteer pilot and aviation educator. Currently she is president of AWAM (Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance) and serves as a Director for the Air Race Classic Board. She is also a member of a number of the aviation alphabet organizations. She flies Young Eagles and volunteer medical flights. She also volunteers at EAA KidVenture. Raised in upstate New York, Denise is a graduate of Ithaca College and Florida State University and has been a long time resident of New York City. She holds a Commercial Pilot, Instrument certificate for Single-Engine Land & Sea and Multi-Engine aircraft, an Airframe & Powerplant FAA certificate and a Light Sport Repairman-Airplane certificate. Denise, in conjunction with her partner, founded a company specializing in Construction and Business Management where she continues to oversee daily operations. They also are active on the water and include Marine Education and Safety consulting, offshore sailing and yacht deliveries in their repertoire. 

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. Members and non-members are welcomed. Visit www.midatlanticpilots.org.

West Milford, NJ 07480 – USA

Thursday, June 9 at 6:30 PM

Attending: 3

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Atlantic-Pilots-Association/events/20475421/

Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association

NOTE: SPECIAL DATE AND LOCATION (SEE BELOW)

Featuring: Close Calls, Lessons Learned

Speaker: Bruce Landsberg, President, AOPA Air Safety Foundation

All of us have made mistakes, some more harrowing than others. The key is learning from those mistakes.

Close Calls, Lessons Learned is the new seminar from the Air Safety Institute that features real pilots telling their real stories. Some are familiar stories, others are unique.

You’ll see a CFI and his student tell the story of losing a prop in flight. A Mooney pilot talks of surviving a crash in Oregon. One pilot shares how he lost control in the too-often-repeated event of going VFR into IMC. And one pilot shares how getting distracted can result in mistakes.

About Our Speaker:

Bruce Landsberg has lead the AOPA Air Safety Foundation since May 1992. During his tenure, ASF has become the leading general aviation safety organization in the world and has been recognized with numerous awards on safety program excellence. He writes the monthly “Safety Pilot” column in AOPA Pilot magazine, a popular weekly blog in AOPA ePilot, and is a periodic contributor to AOPA Flight Training magazine. He represents general aviation safety interests before FAA, NTSB, National Weather Service, and various industry and international groups. ASF conducts free educational seminars all over the country and recertifies thousands of flight instructors annually. Additionally, it offers a world class website with more than 30,000 online course completions monthly.

Prior to joining ASF, Landsberg had careers with FlightSafety International in Wichita, Kansas, and Cessna Aircraft Company in marketing, safety education and business development.

A former U.S. Air Force officer, he holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in industrial technology from the University of Maryland.

Landsberg has logged more than 6,000 hours with airline transport pilot (ATP), single-engine, multiengine, and instrument flight instructor certificates, and has been an AOPA member for more than 35 years.

Note Special Location:

County of Morris Public Safety Training Academy 500 West Hanover Avenue Morris Plains, NJ 07950

For Map searches use: 40.832821,-74.517973
For GPS: N 40 49.969 W 74 31.078
Phone: (973) 285-2979

See: http://www.morrisacad….
Or: http://www.morrisacad….

Qualifies for WINGS credit. There is no charge for this meeting. Dinner will not be served.

Formed in 1957, this marks the 54rd anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association, a non-profit flying organization dedicated to air safety, aviation education and flying camaraderie. All levels of pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join.

(Meetings are unusually held on the second Thursday of every month.)

Members and non-members are welcomed. Visit www.midatlanticpilots.org.

Morris Plains, NJ 07950 – USA

Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 PM

Attending: 5

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Atlantic-Pilots-Association/events/17033492/

Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association

You’re Invited ! ! !

The Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association’s

Holiday Party

Thursday December 9, 2010
From 7:00pm ’til 11:00pm

Tracey’s Nine Mile House

4 Bergen Turnpike

Little Ferry, New Jersey 07643

We’ll enjoy

A Deluxe Buffet, & Carving Station,
with unlimited Beer, Wine & Soda
DJ, Dancing in a beautiful room at
Tracey’s right at the Hackensack River’s edge

For only $40 per person this is a fabulous deal

As with our free picnic and free flyout brunch your MAPA dues help keep your Holiday Party costs to a minimum!

So don’t miss this Party!

Members and their guests are welcomed

It’s for You!!! And there’s no excuse for your absence!!

Check out this menu:

Chicken Marsala – Beef Stir Fry – Swedish Meatballs

Cavatelli with Broccoli – Baked Salmon – Eggplant Rolotini

A Carving Station with Roast Top Sirloin

Fresh Seasonal Garden Salad

Seasonal Fresh Fruits

Cheeses and Vegetables

Custom Decorated Sheet Cake

Respondez-vous, S’il Vous Plait

RSVP to me Borghi.Transporti@Verizon.net

Please, we must have your response for planning,

Help us provide a great MAPA Party for you!

Finally, while you can pay at the door, it will help with MAPA’s support of this Party far more if you can pay in advance. Please send your check to MAPA for $40 per person to:

Tom Ludwig – treasurer

c/o Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association

29 Wright Way, PO Box B7

Fairfield, New Jersey 07004

Thanks Members – see you December 9th!

For directions and more information about Tracey’s

Little Ferry, NJ 07643 – USA

Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 PM

Attending: 1

Fee: Price: USD 40.00 per person

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Atlantic-Pilots-Association/calendar/15527195/

Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association

NOTE THE SPECIAL LOCATION
(We’re at the Sunset Pub & Grill at Lincoln Park again. This seems to be catching on.)

RSVPs preferred. Walk-ins welcomed!
Bring a friend!

Featuring: Hijacked – The Story of Northwest Airlines Flight 734 From the Left Seat

Speaker: Captain James Mancini (retired)

On Dec. 24, 1971, passengers and crew on Northwest Airlines Flight 734 had settled in for a typical flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Miami. But about 15 minutes after takeoff, it became clear this would be no ordinary flight. A passenger in the first-class compartment was brandishing a handgun and herding first-class passengers into the coach cabin.

The man fired a shot and warned the cockpit crew he had a bomb. He promised not to hurt anyone if he was given $300,000 and a parachute, imitating a scenario that transfixed the nation a month earlier when hijacker D.B. Cooper parachuted out of a plane with his ransom over the Pacific Northwest. He has never been found.

The plane was diverted to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, where the FBI delivered a pair of satchels full of money. The hijacker, with his gun trained on the passengers, ordered them off one at a time, not realizing that the crew had exited the cockpit through the windshield. With no hostages and no one to fly the plane, the man surrendered.

Our guest speak, James Mancini, was the Captain of that flight.

About Out Speaker:

Jim Mancini started flying at Teterboro Airport in 1960. He holds Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine and CFI ratings. He did a 3 month stint with Braniff early in 1964 before joining Northwest Airlines where he served until 2002. He’s been a Line Pilot, Instructor, APD, Chief Pilot, Test Pilot and Ferry Pilot. After a 7 1/2 year retirement, he recently started working part time with the Bergen County Prosecutors Office in their Aviation Division.

Most memorable career moment: the hijacking which occurred Christmas Eve 1971, 30 days after the famous D. B. Cooper event that was also on Northwest. It was those 5 hours (which successfully terminated at Chicago O’Hare International Airport) that fundamentally changed the standard procedures in the industry.

Formed in 1957, this year marks the 53rd anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association, a non-profit flying organization dedicated to air safety, aviation education and flying camaraderie. All levels of pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join.

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. Members and non-members are welcomed. Visit www.midatlanticpilots.org.

Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 – USA

Thursday, November 11 at 6:30 PM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Atlantic-Pilots-Association/calendar/15243271/