Just a note to say that due to Monday’s weather forecast we will not have a meeting tomorrow (Monday) evening.
See you all at the Christmas Party on January 9th.
Happy New Year
John Wittenborn
The annual Christmas party will be held at Wittenborn residence again this year. Put January 9th on your calendars, 5pm.
As in previous years, meat will be provided along with basic sides and drinks. Please bring a side dish or dessert of your liking.
All members, friends and family members of IAC Chapter 15 are cordially invited.
IAC Chapter 15 Christmas Party
January 9th, 5pm
Wittenborn’s Residence
1420 E. Sleepy Hollow Drive
Olathe, KS 66062 (map)
Clicking the map link above will open a Google maps page whereby you may enter your address to generate driving directions.
Please RSVP to jwittenborn@gmail.com with the number of guests attending and the side/dessert you plan on bringing.
Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2016!
Hello everyone. Just a note to update our Chapter15 events discussed at our last meeting in October.
1. This Saturday, Nov. 8th we plan on gathering for breakfast at the Miami County Airport. We’ll meet at We B Smokin at 09:30 Saturday morning.
Should be a good day for flying; sunny and temperatures in the 50’s.
2. Date for the Chapter15 Christmas (Holiday) party is January 9th, 2016; second Saturday in January. Place and time to be determined. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
3. Slate of Chapter officers for 2016 nominates; Rod Flinn, President; John Ostmeyer, Vice President; Dave Maine, Treasurer; Grant Wittenborn, Secretary; Nan Funkhouser, Reporter; John Wittenborn, Member at Large. Anyone caring to nominate someone for office send me a note or attend the November meeting on the 23rd.
That’s all for now. Hope to see you this Saturday for Breakfast.
John Wittenborn, President.
Hello everyone. Just a reminder of our Chapter15 meeting Monday, the 26th at 7pm, Signature Flight Support FBO on the West side of the New Century Air Center.
Hope to see you there
John Wittenborn.
Hello everyone; just a note to bring you up to date on our contest plans and to let you all know, we’ll be meeting this Saturday at 09:00 at Signature Flight Support FBO, New Century Air Center to place the aerobatic box markers, corner sighting devices and go over forms and registration material. Once the Markers are in place, the box will be available for practice this Saturday until 17:00 LCL or until cancelled by participants. If you’re available come on out to help and fly.
Nan will position her trailer next to Dave Hayden’s hangar on Thursday, the 27th, at her convenience. Dave has agreed to our use of his hangar for electricity and aircraft storage if necessary and I’m meeting with him today to confirm. The IXD airport manager has asked that the ramp overlay construction (Phase 3) be delayed to accommodate our contest our contest.
Friday, the 28th and registration date, we’ll meet with staff and volunteers at 17:00, again at the Signature FBO. We’ll give our volunteers a run-thru on duties and procedures; specifically the corner (“line” judges) judges on the use of the sighting devices and communication procedures. And of course Saturday & Sunday, the 29th and 30th our contest will begin with the pilot and staff briefings promptly at 08:00 hrs. Any questions about flying or duties and volunteering please send me a note or give me a call.
Best Regards: John Wittenborn: 913.486.4123
Hello everyone;
Just a quick note to inform you of a Contest Planning meeting, Monday, the 17th of August at Signature Flight Support, New Century AirCenter; 7Pm. We’ll put the finishing touches on the Barnstormer contest plans. I decided to have the meeting at IXD as I hope to have representatives from both the IXD tower and fire department in attendance. I know it’s a bit short notice, but I hope you’ll be able to attend.
John Wittenborn, President, IAC15
Hello everyone, this is just a reminder of our chapter 15 meeting coming up July 27th, 7pm at Signature Flight Support, New Century Air Center.
We’ll need to finalize some plans for the contest next month and set a schedule for placing the box markers at IXD. Hope everyone can be there as we’ll need the help for organizing the event. Also, The aerobatic box will be open the 1st Saturday in August for those who wish to practice.
See you Monday the 27th.
John Wittenborn, Chapter15 President
Hello everyone. Just a reminder about our meeting and play day, this Saturday, June 6th, 09:00am at Signature FBO, on the West side of New Century Air Center. Come join us for coffee and cakes and a day of flying. We will do some strategic planning and provide some updates for our contest in in August. That date is fast approaching and we’ll need as much help as we can muster to start putting it together. Saturday’s weather forecast, at this point, appears to be favorable for flying.
Plan to join us this Saturday. We’ll look forward to seeing you.
John Wittenborn
Hello everyone; since this month’s meeting falls on a rather busy holiday, I would like to change the May meeting to coincide with our play day the first Saturday in June; June 6th. We’ll meet at Signature at 09:00 for a short business meeting and fly there after.
See you at the play day June 6.
John Wittenborn
Just a reminder note that IAC15 will meet this evening at 7pm at the Vintage Aircraft hangar at the Gardner airport. Following a short business meeting, Retired USAF 442nd Wing Commander and A-10 pilot, Col. Roger Disrud, 1991 Top-Gun Gun Smoke winner, will present a program on his Air Force experiences and A-10 tactical operations. He’ll also focus on the basics and nuances of formation flying. The program will promises to hold your attention. Please join us for an outstanding program.
Also, If you haven’t paid your 2015 dues ($25), please plan to do so at the meting tonight.
See you there
John Wittenborn
