Tribute to Doug "Spitfire" Matheson!

Please join the Edmonton Flying Club as we pay tribute to Doug "Spitfire" Matheson on May 3, 2012. A reception and dinner will be held at the Alberta Aviation Museum. Proceeds from the dinner will go towards the Doug Matheson Scholarship for future aviators. For more information
contact 780-454-4531 ext 4 or email mathesontributedinner@edmontonflyingclub.com

Wings Banquet 2011

On April 30, 2011 the Edmonton Flying Club hosted its annual Wings Banquet for all 2010 graduates who earned a pilots license and or rating in 2010. The event was held at the Edmonton Flying Club. All were welcome to a fantastic evening including a large buffet, live music and many door prizes! Contact dispatch at 780-454-4531 for more details.

 

City Centre Airport Update

As the future of the City Centre Airport is still being decided, the City of Edmonton's proposed closure of the airport will not be initiated until after 2015. Having the one operational runway (12/30) still fully functional, means that flight training has not missed a beat and will continue operating as usual until then.

Women In Aviation

The Edmonton Flying Club is home to many female aviators, students and instructors alike! Once a month, a group called "Women In Aviation" get together to discuss all news and stories related to being a woman in the aviation industry today. If anyone is interested, the group is open to all who would like to join them! For more information contact Kristen Soroka @ 780-454-1696.
In addition, a very interesting study was done to discover what women today find to be the biggest challenges in the completion of their training or careers. For more on the study, visit www.teachingwomentofly.com


 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE FIRST YOUNG AVIATORS SCHOLARSHIP

Andrew Wilkes and Bebee Chang, graduates of the Queen Elizabeth High School Aviation Program and future pilots, were awarded the first ever Young Aviators scholarships from the Edmonton Flying Club.  The scholarships were awarded to Andrew and Bebee based on their academic achievement and a demonstrated passion for flying along with the ambition to pursue a career in aviation.  The scholarships were created last year by Matthew Kading with funding from the Edmonton Flying Club Foundation and the Melling Fund.  The scholarship is unique because it provides financial assistance towards Private Pilot flight training and ground school.

MONTANA AVIATORS!

Welcome home to our 9 students and members who flew 4 Edmonton Flying Club aircraft to various locations in Montana such as Great Falls Int'l and Kalispell (Glacier Park) to name a few. Pictures coming soon!

GROUP CROSS-COUNTRY TO MONTANA!

The Edmonton Flying Club is organizing a unique way to fly across the border! Departing on June 4th, the routing  includes stops at Great Falls, Kalispell (Glacier Park Int'l), and Lethbridge. The entire trip is approximately 15 hours of flying time and can be used as Commercial training time! Stop in and see dispatch for more info!
       

SECOND TWINSTAR!

The Edmonton Flying Club is pleased to announce the addition of a second DA42 TwinStar to the fleet! C-GLEJ is now online and available for bookings. Interested in getting your multi-IFR rating? Look no further and contact us today!

FOOD FOR FLIGHTS!

The Aviation Edmonton Association inaugural "Food for Flights" drive for donations to the Edmonton FoodBank wrapped up in December. In total we collected over 700 lbs of food and $330.

Not only did we help the less fortunate citizens of Edmonton, we got some media exposure for the Association through the FoodBank's news releases and a spot on CTV news on the 5th.

The prize winners from the draw for the donated flights were:

Champagne flight for 6 - Wendy Anderson
EFC Discovery flights - Sarah McKeon, Larry Verbitsky
Centennial Flight Centre Discovery Flights - Dr. J. Fernando, Cathy Monson

Many thanks to the people who made donations as well as to the companies that helped collect them.

Stay tuned for future announcements of upcoming events that will raise our profile further within the extended Edmonton community.

 

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE CITY CENTRE AIRPORT!

Visit the brand new website designed to promote and create awareness of the aviation community at the City Centre Airport.

                                                    www.aviationedmonton.ca

HANGAR HOCKEY FINALE

The Red Barons came out victorious in the 2010 EFC Cup.  We all look forward to the 2010 Hangar Season.  Thanks to all those who attended!

GREAT JOB!!

EFC would like to recognize one of it's newest Commercial Pilots! Travis Scobie completed his CPL flight test with a final mark of 96.2%!!! That is truly a remarkable achievement! Great work Travis!

AIR RALLY!

This Canada Day, July 1st, EFC held its second annual Air Rally and BBQ. An air rally is a chance for pilots to test their navigation, flight planning and pilot skills.

 

GOLF TRIP A HUGE SUCCESS!

Thanks to everyone who helped make this year's golf trip to Barrhead a Huge success.  It was a beautiful day and there was much fun had by all. We hope to see everyone next year!