The National Flight Centre will host an instructor Refresher Seminar at Weston Airport on the weekend of January 16th/17th 2016. See www.nfc.ie for more details or contact the CFI, Ian Clarke at cfi@nfc.ie

“Setting the Agenda for 2016”

2015 was an incredible year for the Global Airfinance Conference Dublin, welcoming 1600 representatives from more than 68 countries and 600 companies in attendance, solidifying its status as the most important event in aviation finance.

In 2016, the premium event for aviation finance returns to the Convention Centre in Dublin.

SPEAKER:    Joe Maxwell

TITLE:          “Fouga Magister - An Irish Perspective”

VENUE:        Abbey Room, Wynn’s Hotel, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1.

The Fouga Magister jet trainer was operated by the Irish Air Corps 1974-1999. The talk will provide an illustrated guide to the Fouga, from the first encounter by Air Corps personnel of the type in the Congo in 1961 to the  winning aerobatic display flown by the Silver Swallows in 1997 at the Royal International Air Tattoo. The presentation will cover the procurement, operation, maintenance and aerobatic displays by the Air Corps.

Joe Maxwell is the co-author of two definitive aviation books; The Irish Air Corps -An illustrated Guide (with Patrick J. Cummins) and Fouga Magister- An Irish perspective with (Radu Brinzan). Joe also produces the Max Decals range of scale model decal sheets featuring Irish and international model subjects.

Bombs from a neutral sky ...

February meeting of Newbridge Local History Group will take place in Sarsfields GAA hall on –Wednesday 17^th February at 8.30pm.

Liam Kenny’s illustrated talk (with support from Paul Cooke, Raphael Ryan and Oliver McCrossan) will mark  the 75^th anniversary of German bombs being dropped between Newbridge and the Curragh . Liam will talk about how the bombings were reported in the local and national newspapers, deal with the security context of the time, and the consequences of the bombing for neutral Ireland.

Directions for visitors: from Newbridge Main Street (heading west) turn down Station Road, continue along straight over the railway bridge, watch out for the Department of Defence HQ building on right, take the next right turn and Sarsfields GAA is immediately on the right.

Certificate in Aviation in partnership with LIT begins 23rd Feb 2016 in Shannon

This course is an exciting and interesting introduction to the subject of Aviation, it explores the basic principals of flight and some of the engineering that makes it possible.
The course covers a cross section of topics at introductory level and is suitable for those interested in developing their knowledge of the subject for professional or personal development.

Topics look at the practical application of how aircraft are engineered, operated and separated.  Students will learn about how the environment affects flight and how humans physiologically respond to it.  As part of the course participants experience a practical simulated flying lesson, a B737 NG Flight sim experience, plus the opportunity to get behind the scenes at a live aircraft maintenance hangar.  Our instructors are experienced aircraft engineers, air traffic controllers, commercial pilots and instructors.

Certificate in Aviation Class with Meteorology and Instruments Instructor Sean Walsh.

Professional Development
Individuals currently employed in the Aircraft Leasing or Aviation Support sector in non technical roles

Applying for Training or Degree Course
Individuals who are intending application for an aircraft engineering or technician training qualification or aviation degree course.

Looking at Aviation Leasing or Finance as a Career Change
Individuals who are seeking employment within the aviation industry in non technical roles.

Lifelong Learning
Individuals interested in developing and consolidating their aviation knowledge base regardless of career path or stage

Certificate in Aviation is validated by the Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering at Limerick Institute of Technology as part of their Flexible Learning Programme  at Level 6 Special Purpose Award 10 ECT
The course runs for 10 weeks 4 hours per week, evenings.

Date: Tuesday 23rd February  26th April 2016
Time: 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Location: Atlantic AirVenture Centre in Shannon Co Clare .
Student Fee: €495.00

RAeS Republic of Ireland Branch Lecture

“The Changing Face of Pilot Education”

by Darragh Owens

Wed 24 Feb 2016 at 8.00 pm

in the Abbey Room, Wynn’s Hotel,

Lr Abbey St, D01

Darragh Owens is an experienced flight and academic instructor on integrated training courses for the Commercial Pilot's Licence and associated ratings.

He has been a postholder in Approved Training Organisations, and is also a regular columnist in the UK-based industry journal "Flight Training News".

In this presentation Darragh will survey evolving concepts in pilot education, from ab-initio instruction to airline professional development programmes, and will highlight some of the emerging goals and challenges faced by this fast-moving, vital part of the aviation ecology.

Members and Non-Members Welcome !

The First of this years NMAI inspectors day will take place in Limetree Airfield on Saturday 27th of February 2016. We hope to start at 10:00am.
All inspectors must attend. We will have two guest speakers on the day, and light refreshments will be available also. If you have any topics that need to be addressed on the day you can email the Tech Office in advance techoffice@nmai.ie

All NMAI members are also welcome to attend if they're interested, if you're not an NMAI member you can join up online HERE and then attend.

See website www.pilotcareernews.com/live/dublin/

The pilot training journey

Training to be a pilot is a unique learning experience, which is character-building, complex, and challenging. The training demands high levels of self-discipline and determination, across a variety of physiological and practical skill-sets. But success will reward those who meet the required high standards, with a well-respected, exciting and fulfilling career.

Ask any professional pilot and they will tell you… despite the early morning starts in the depths of winter, delayed flight schedules and irregular work patterns, they would not change their career for any other.

By visiting this website you could have already made the first step to becoming a pilot. Take the next step and book your tickets now. Make it part of your checklist!

Who should attend?

• Anyone with an ambition to be an airline or military pilot.
• Anyone currently in education with an aspiration to be a professional pilot.
• Career change? If you are considering a career in the skies and want to know where to start, Pilot Careers Live is a ‘must attend’ event.
• Military pilots leaving the service, now considering a new career with the airlines.
• School/College Career Advisors – An opportunity to gather reference material about the career.
• Those interested in commercial helicopter flying opportunities.

You do not need to be an expert on pilot training to attend. The exhibition will equip you with enough knowledge about the pilot training process, ensuring you get the best possible, independent advice at the start of your career.

Irish Women in Aviation

Saturday 5^th March 10am - 2pm

Conference Centre, Weston Airport

Organised by Myra Gleeson

Guest speakers, open discussion & book signing.

Tea, Coffee, Snack breaks.

Limited to 50 attendees. Registration Closing Date March 2^nd

Registration is by email

MyraForartyGleeson@gmail.com

Download Poster HERE

CV Preparation and Interview Skills Workshop

RAeS Lecture, Wynn’s Hotel, Lr Abbey St, Dublin 1

SPEAKER: Mr. Liam Murray

TITLE: "A Cost Effective Approach to Aircraft Component Maintenance“

DATE: Wednesday 16 March 2016 at 8.00 pm

SYNOPSIS: Liam Murray has led an interesting career in aviation from the RAF to Aer Lingus

through to serving in a role in Sales and Marketing with SR Technics. His talk centres on the many methods of maintaining a cost effective approach to component overhaul.

Members and Non-Members Welcome !

Tipperary Vintage Rally and Family Fun Day.

March 26th/27th 2016

This Easter once again sees the Tipperary Vintage and Family Day go ahead at Tipperary Racecourse with what is expected to be one of the biggest turnouts of classic and vintage cars, tractors bikes and trucks in the events history. Bolstered by last year's record attendance of exhibits the organisers are extending the display area to ensure that all can be comfortably accommodated in the racecourse grounds.

In addition to the fine collection of cherished machines there will be a display of army vehicles, a dog show, aerobatic display, large autojumble, children's activities, trade stands, and much else besides, with all the money raised going directly to South Tipperary Hospice. The show has raised over €100,000 during the years it has been running which has brought an enormous amount of relief and comfort to those who have suffered grave illness and their families.

The Saturday before the main event is now widely recognised as a bikers day with a Honda Fifty run starting off at 4pm and a supper to follow upon their return. Bikes of all types and age are welcome to take part in this activity which kicks off the riding season with an excellent money raising activity.

In addition to the older vehicles there is a growing number of modified cars attending which is a class of exhibit that is becoming ever more popular. The time and expense that goes into preparing many of these vehicles is worthy of recognition and anyone with a well specified car is more than welcome to bring it along and show it to a wider audience.

On a final note the organisers would like to reassure all their regular visitors and exhibitors that although they can no longer describe the weekend as a rally from 2017 onwards the event will continue in the same style and format well into the future.

For further details please contact Steve Thornton on 087 7579358 or Jack Leonard on 0862716931

Easter Sunday Fly-Past

GPO - Dublin City Centre - update

The Defence Forces have updated us on the Commemoration at the GPO in Dublin on Easter Sunday 2016, 27th March which is the centre piece of the Decade of Centenaries Programme marking the anniversary of 1916. 

In conjunction to the event at the GPO, a full military parade will take place, starting on Stephens Green at 10:00 passing by RCSI, up Patrick’s St., past Dublin Castle, Dame St,, Westmoreland St. crossing O’Connell Bridge at about 12:30, up O’Connell St. and ending at Bolton St. at about 15:00. Note this route is considerably longer than previous parades offering more vantage points (See map).

The parade will involve 3,722 personnel from the Defence Forces and Emergency Services, 78 vehicles, 17 Aircraft.

The first flypast, will coincide with the end of the national anthem at the GPO and will involve six Pilatus PC-9M aircraft (callsign 'Eagle section') using a brand new smoke generation system.

As the parade proceeds by the GPO led by Flag parties and Parade Commander, Cadets, Overseas, Veterans, Equitation School Horses, This will be followed by Army Brigades & Armoured Vehicles with the Fly Past of the 17 Aircraft from the Air Corps Fleet as follows:-

'Raven Section' (1 X EC135 & 4 X AW139)

'Hawkeye Section'(4 X Cessna FR172)

'Condor Section' (Learjet & Casa & 6 X PC-9M)

Website: www.droneexpoireland.com

GASCI Safety evenings in Ireland 2016:

- Free Flight Safety Events
- Bring your Logbook for a Safety Endorsement
- Come along meet fellow Aviators
- Free Refreshment provided

GASCI Safety evenings in Ireland 2016:

- Free Flight Safety Events
- Bring your Logbook for a Safety Endorsement
- Come along meet fellow Aviators
- Free Refreshment provided

Now that the weather is picking up, all of us in Ballyboy hope to kick off the Summer flying season with a Breakfast Fly-in on Sunday April 10th. The grills will be turned on at around 10am.

We will pop up more infomation in the coming days, but for now pencil the date into your diary and come hungry.

Looking forward to seeing you all! More details HERE

RAeS Lecture: “Drones: Aviation’s Wild Child” – 20APR/WE – from Paul Gorey

SPEAKER:       Mr Mark Prendergast

                        IAA RPAS/Drone Examiner & Flight Instructor/Aer Lingus A330 Pilot

                        RPAS = Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

TITLE:              "Drones: Aviation's Wild Child “

DATE:              Wednesday 20^th April 2016 at 8pm 

VENUE:             Abbey Room, Wynn’s Hotel Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1.

SYNOPSIS:

In addition to being a drone enthusiast and drone service entrepreneur, Mark is an RPAS Flight Examiner with the IAA and Chief RPAS Instructor at RPAS Training International (www.rti.ie). His RPAS regulatory knowledge sees him working on RPAS Working Groups at a national level with the IALPA Safety & Technical Committee and at the European level with the European Cockpit Association (ECA). Having honed his skills as a pilot instructor in the Irish Air Corps he now flies commercial long haul with Aer Lingus.

Drones are the current tech fad and their potential seem limited only by imagination. Consumer and commercial users are ramping up their adoption of drones while big business and research funding is starting to pour in. But who are these drone operators and where do they come from? In this presentation Mark will introduce drones and look at what they do, how they fly and what if any the impact on the traditional manned aviation sector will be.

Members and Non-Members Welcome !

Is your RT rusty? Improve your RT skills away from the pressure of the cockpit in our 1-day RT refresher course.

RT Refresher Sat April 23rd 2016

This one day Radiotelephony Refresher course offers general aviation pilots an opportunity to refresh their knowledge & improve their RT skills.

The Radiotelephony refresher course is run by experienced Flight Instructors and Air traffic Controllers and will also give participants a better understanding of the ATC service provided in Ireland.

Through practical demonstrations of various simulated scenarios, you will learn what to expect and how to be better prepared to talk to ATC on your next flight.

There will also be opportunities to discuss and practice the flight scenarios relevant to you.

Full details at http://atlanticairventure.com/courses/radiotelephony-refresher-course/

Date: Sat 23rd April 2016
Location: Atlantic AirVenture Aviation Education Centre, Shannon Town, Co Clare
Time: 10:30-16.30
Fees: €175.00

Call 061 363687 to Book

Shannon Flight Centre
IRL / RTF / A24-12

Flybe Direct Entry Pilot Roadshow - Belfast

25 APRIL 2016

Join CTC Aviation and the Flybe recruitment team and discover more about the direct-entry First Officer and Command opportunities now available with Flybe.

Location: Hilton Belfast - 4 Lanyon Pl BT1 3LP, United Kingdom

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Flybe Direct Entry Pilot Roadshow - Dublin

02 MAY 2016

Join CTC Aviation and the Flybe recruitment team and discover more about the direct-entry First Officer and Command opportunities now available with Flybe.

Location: The Croke Park Hotel - Jones’ Rd , , Dublin 3, Ireland

Read more

Carrickmore Flying Club near Omagh in N. Ireland are hoping to run a fly-in event on Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th May 2016.

Carrickmore Flying Club is situated near Omagh in N. Ireland.

Airfield details are as follows:

2 NM S of Carrickmore, co-ordinates:
N 54:34.276
W 007:02.654

Freq: 129.825
Elev: 541ft

RW 08/26

Length: 375 x 5 metres (plus 105 metre run-off area at 26 end of the runway)

All circuits are performed to the north of the field so it's a left-hand circuit on RW 08 and a right-hand circuit on RW 26.

Pilots familiar with STOL operations welcome.

For those of you who may have further to travel here are some suggestions for local guesthouses, etc in the local area. Camping is also available at the strip for those that like to get close to the elements!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

The National Microlight Association of Ireland (NMAI) AGM will be held on Sunday 8th May at 12:00 in Clonbullogue Airfield. Refer to the NMAI Members Newsletter for full details.

Rescheduled to Sunday 15th May

Breakfast Fly-In at ILAS Field, Taghmon, Co Wexford from 10.00 am, call Aidan Power for details on: 087 676 5207

More details to come, see www.flylimetreeairfield.com for more information about Limetree Airfield

A Flight Instructor Seminar is will take place at National Flight Centre at Weston on the weekend of 21st/22nd May. Contact Ian Clarke (Chief Flying Instructor) for more information 01 6282930 or cfi@nfc.ie

Fly in Saturday evening for BBQ and Hooley. More details to follow.

Saturday 4th June 2016

Reserve Day Sunday 5th

Aim: To provide a flying challenge to fixed wing pilots that is both safe and FUN and raise funds for Prostate Cymru

The rally consists of a 50/55 NM course around scenic Pembrokeshire during which there will be timing at certain points and photographs and targets to identify with a spot landing at the end of the route.

We hope to have a BBQ available and while the competition is free sadly not the BBQ.

Pembrokeshire County Council once again has offered free landings subject to registration for the competition and uplift of fuel . Fuel is self service with a credit card. The winner will receive a suitably inscribed tankard kindly donated by Haverfordwest Air Charter Services.

There is on site a Café and within walking distance a Premier Inn plus restaurant. This is also a great stepping off point for a tour of Ireland.

To register and/or obtain more details please contact Malcolm Evans at mde@totalise.co.uk and also check www.pembrokeshireflyingclub.co.uk/fun_rally.htm

Our Annual BBQ returns on Sunday June 5th 2016. More Details to follow in the new year both here and on our website. But for now put the date in your diary!

New Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/athboyaviation/

Website: http://www.ballyboyairfield.com/

The British-Irish Airports EXPO is a dynamic, free to attend show providing an invaluable showcasing platform for leading airport industry suppliers and service providers, both large and small. In addition to the biggest Expo of its kind in the region, the British-Irish Airports EXPO will include a leading conference, a tour of Birmingham Airport, and a Gala Party that will live long in the memory.

More details at www.airports-expo.com

Lough Conn Airstrip

Co-ords: N 54:02.647 W009:12.943 Elevation: 70 ft AMSL

6 nm SW of Ballina Town

c/s Lough Conn Radio 123.45 A/G

Rwy: 09/27

Dim(m): 700 x 15

TORA(m): 600 LDA(m): 600

Surface: Grass

Circuits at 800ft, LH on 09, RH on 27.

Tel: 00353 87 8540001

Website: www.LoughConnAirfield.com

44th Guernsey International Air Rally on 17, 18 & 19th June, 2016

The Guernsey Aero Club will be holding its 44th Guernsey International

Air Rally on 17, 18 & 19th June, 2016

The extremely popular Air Rally will follow a similar format to other

years but with some fine tuning. Last year’s event  was a total sell

out for all events and included max numbers of aircraft.

The Saturday night decorated hangar extravaganza event this year will

have the ‘Saturday Flight Fever’ theme. It will be compared by

Tony Barton, and will include a meal, presentations, raffle and Disco

with a well-known local DJ. Fancy dress is encouraged to suite the fun

theme.

Book early to avoid disappointment!...........We already  have 25

aircraft booked.

Application forms are on the web site www.guernseyaeroclub.com  and

full details will also soon be displayed on the website

Book via the web site or Contact the Guernsey Aero Club via this link

www.manager@guernseyaeroclub.com   

or phone +44 1481 265267 or fax +44 1481 263830

Enniskillen Airport will be holding its fourth Annual “Fly-In” over the weekend:

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June 2016

● Free Landing Fee

● Free Overnight Outside Parking

● Free Camping on Site

● Free Light Refreshments on Arrival

● Spot Prizes

● Saturday Night BBQ (£16.00 per person) Booking essential

Contact the Control Tower for PPR and further information. Check out our web site or Facebook for updated information. There are many hotels and B&Bs in the local area. Booking in advance is highly recommended.

T +44(0)28 6632 9000

www.enniskillen-airport.co.uk

The ILAS Fly-in 2016 will take place on the weekend of June 25th and 26th.

Get the most out of your AeroExpo UK experience by flying-in. Registration has just opened for our July 2016 event so now you can reserve your preferred fly-in slot online.

AeroExpo UK showcases the best in General Aviation over three days at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire. Demo-fly the latest aircraft on the market and browse a range of related aviation products & services. An aerobatic air display, lifestyle area, free seminar series and evening entertainment mean there really is something for everyone.

Access to the show is complimentary for visiting pilots but please note a standard landing fee still applies (paid direct to Sywell Aerodrome). Your accompanying passengers also benefit from discount entry at £10 per person.

Visit the website by CLICKING HERE.

Fly-in on the Saturday with entertainment for visiting pilots in clubhouse on Saturday night.

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnValleyFlyingClub/

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Westons-Special-Day-of-Flying-for-Pilots-903858999722077/

A V I A T I O N - E V E N T........ Unique Opportunity - Airliner Experience has been granted permission by Russian cargo airline, Volga-Dnepr Airlines for a VIP Group Visit to the mighty Antonov An-124-100 ‘Ruslan’ and a new Boeing 747-8 Freighter for their new launch airline at the Farnborough Airshow July 2016.  

With this special permission the group of Aviation Enthusiast's will visit the Trade Day event as guests of Volga-Dnepr Airlines and experience external & internal inspections of both cargo giants, meet pilots & loadmasters along with possible loading demonstrations for guests to watch the technical operation for themselves.

Also included is an afternoon flying show along with static aircraft from all the worlds leading manufacturers. Airbus A380, A350-1000, A400M, Bombardier CS300, Antonov An-178, Boeing C727, Embraer range, KC-390, Dornier, ATR, Bell Helicopters, Blackhawk, C-5 Galaxy, Boeing P-8 Poseidon, Lockheed Martin P-3, Sukhoi Superjet, Range of Fighters, Turboprops and Business Jets and of course Volga-Dnepr Antonov An-124-100 & Boeing 747-8 Freighter. 

Register your interest at airliner-experience@live.com

www.facebook.com/AirlinerExperience

Website: www.foynesairshow.com

Website: www.brayairdisplay.com

More details to follow.

Home to the Midlands only Air Display and 2016 is set to be history in the making. With the largest air display to have ever been seen in the Midlands its all set to happen in Birr this Aug bank holiday Monday.
It's the perfect family day out with lots to do And see. Gates open at 12noon. Admission is €10 per Adult. Accompanied U16 free

A special event to celebrate the life and legacy of Roger Casement, one of the most compelling figures in the events of 1916, will take place in Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, Dublin.  You're invited to book your spot at what will be a spectacular day of outdoor fun, with market stalls, games, play areas for children, as well as military capability displays. There will also be access to the Air Corps Museum, which features a range of artefacts and aircraft, uniforms and memorabilia,

When: Wednesday, August 3rd, 11am-5pm

Where: Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin 22

How: Tickets are free but limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Click here to book your ticket. Up to 10 tickets per person available. Subject to availability.

https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleFoF

More details closer to the event. The Kilkenny Airport website www.kilkennyairport.ie

More info closer to the time.

Airfield details are as follows:

N: 54.03.041
W: 006.01.786

Runway 18/36 Dimensions 470m x 12m grass

Runway 15/33 Dimensions 170m x 7 m grass

Airfield Elevation: 68 ft amsl

Frequency: 123.45 Mhz

The Nicholson family would like to invite you to new date for their annual fly-in event at Derryogue Airfield, Kilkeel in N. Ireland on Saturday 13TH August 2016.

Airfield details are as follows:

N: 54.03.041
W: 006.01.786

Runway 18/36 Dimensions 470m x 12m grass

Airfield Elevation: 68 ft amsl

Frequency: 123.45 Mhz

Donations are gratefully welcomed during the day for the New Beginnings Charity.

For further details please contact

Gary Nicholson +44 4176 4525

Greg Nicholson +44 7802 460966

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

More details to follow...

An airshow held during the Rose of Tralee festival. More details to be published closer to the time.

Sorry about the poor quality of the poster, looking for the original!

More details to follow.

Further to the resounding success of the inaugural Air Ball in June 2015 we are delighted to invite you to the Air Ball 2016 – Casino Royale.

The annual event, now in its second year will be hosted in Dublin’s RDS Concert Hall on Thursday, 1^st September and is in aid of Darndale Childcare Centre.

In collaboration with the Dublin Aviation Drinks, the Air Ball is aimed at the Irish aviation community and will offer a night of fun for you and your colleagues. The evening is designed to appeal to all ages and will offer a relaxed networking atmosphere, music and a silent auction, the proceeds of which will also be donated to the Darndale Childcare Centre.

So whether you fancy taking on the house or just letting your hair down, we promise you a night to remember at the Air Ball 2016.

The dress code is cocktail attire.

See www.airballdublin.com for more information.

Website www.airwavesportrush.co.uk

Click Here for a Poster for the event

National Frontline Services Day

17th September 2016

Parade starting at 12:00 from Garden of Rememberance to Trinity College for an Open Day Till 16:00

Family Friendly and Free Event

46th Irish National Balloon Championships, based in Loughrea Co Galway.

Starts Sunday 25th September pm  - ends Friday 30th September pm .

Flying 0730 and 1730 daily. 35 balloons expected.

Up to date event information can be found at www.irishballoonchampionships.com

End of summer breakfast fly-in everyone is welcome to what will be a great day as always. Also we will host yet another open day for anyone interested in learning how to fly. We will be on hand to talk and answer any questions you might have about getting started whether it's to become an airline pilot or to become a (PPL) private pilot license holder the Ormand flying club is where it can all begin.  Make sure not to miss this day as it could very well be the start of a new journey like some many others before you.  See you all on the 25th of September from 10am.

www.ormandflyingclub.ie

Details will be posted at http://www.iasa.aero/events/future-events-2/

Royal Aeronautical Society – Republic of Ireland Branch

LECTURE NOTICE November 2016

SPEAKER: Mr Con Clarke Former Corporate Executive - Customer Service, Aer Lingus

TITLE: "My Life in Irish Aviation - A Process of Change “

DATE: Wednesday Nov 2nd 2016 TIME: 8.00 pm

VENUE: Abbey Room, Wynn’s Hotel Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1.

SYNOPSIS: Can has had many re-incarnations throughout his career including:

•Traffic Dept. at Dublin Airport and City Terminal

•Involved in Handling all Airlines at Dublin Airport

•Station Management, introduction of new aircraft, equipment and procedures

•Handling Industrial Relations Issues

•Management of Cargo Terminal

•General Manager/Chief Executive Customer Service

•Chief Executive Restructuring for TEAM Aer Lingus

Con’s view of the process of change within the industry throughout his career, will be a unique insight from a managerial perspective on the changes the brought us to today’s airline business.

Members and Non-Members Welcome !

National Flight Centre are holding an Examiner Seminar on 12th November. If you're interested in attending, please contact the CFI, Ian Clarke on +353 1 6282930. www.nfc.ie

The Aviation Fair is held once a year on a Sunday in November.

The Fair will take place in the "Clouds Rooftop Suite" which is on the third floor.

Admission to this event is FREE.

Please visit: http://aviationfair.wixsite.com/aviationfair for more information.

Email: aviationfair@hotmail.com

Now in its third year, the Aviation Industry Awards continue to be the benchmark for excellence for those demonstrating best practice and innovation in the sector in Ireland.

The wide-range of categories cater to the individuals and companies who contribute to the fantastic achievements within this industry as a whole.

www.aviationawards.ie

Details, and registration link, on irishmetsociety.org

Seminar on Aviation and Weather

The Irish Meteorological Society will hold a half-day Seminar on Aviation and Weather in the National Botanic Gardens’ Lecture Theatre, Glasnevin, on the morning of Saturday, 10 December 2016, 10:00 to 13:30

Registration fee for this event is €10

Click here to register 

Programme:

10.00 - Registration

10.30 - Declan Murphy/Irish Meteorological Society: Welcome and Opening Remarks

10.35 -  Paul McCann/Irish Aviation Authority: Meteorology and Air Traffic Control

11.15 - Jurgen Whyte/Air Accident Investigation Unit, Dept. of Transport: Meteorological Reporting in the Air Accident Investigation Process

11.55 - Coffee Break

12.15 - Kieran Commins/Met Eireann: Weather from a Glider Pilot's point of view

12.55 - Malcolm White/Irish Balloon Flights: Meteorology, Ballooning & World Records

13.35 - Concluding Remarks

Programme Poster at http://www.irishmetsociety.org/programme

SPEAKER:               Mr Ken Townsend, Private Pilot

TITLE:                     "Building and flying a Homebuilt Aircraft “

DATE:                     Wednesday 14 Dec 2016 

SYNOPSIS:

Ken started, his journey into aviation with radio controlled planes, which led to the “real aircraft” from which he received his pilot’s licence in 1986.

He decided to put his hands to building a Colibri homebuilt aircraft which he recently successfully completed and flown.

Ken’s presentation will be on the construction this “off the plans”  built aircraft , including video of the test flight.

He currently flies out of the Newcastle Airfield and the  I.L.A.S. field south of Wexford where he keeps EI-EWZ.

His presentation will describe the highs and lows of undertaking such a project.

Members and Non-Members Welcome !

8.00  pm -  Wynn’s Hotel, Dublin 1.