Preparing for the IFR Check Ride
Dean Checknita is in the final stages of preparing for his IFR check ride. He put out a call a couple of weeks ago for a safety pilot and I was quick to answer. His goal was to get another Read More
Operation Bold Warrior
This past weekend, the FAA Flying Club achieved another milestone in its long and storied history. Our 1976 Piper Cherokee PA-28-151 received a much needed boost in power via a brand new 180 horsepower Lycoming engine provided by Bold Warrior Read More
Member Spotlight: Sam Bingham
I didn’t get around to the pursuit of aviation until I was 35. I took my first lesson at Shannon Airport with a fledgling instructor working his way through college. I switched to Warrenton and did all my Private training Read More
Happy Birthday, Tom!
All of us here at the FAA Flying Club wish our very own, Tom Shalhoub, a Very Happy 50th Birthday! Tom does so much for our Club and our members! He is our Treasurer and also our Safety Officer. He Read More
The Unofficial Start of Summer!
The long Memorial Day weekend is usually the unofficial start of Summer. This past weekend was no different and some of our members used this opportunity and the great weather to get in some awesome flights. Tom and his son Read More
Happy Memorial Day!
Happy Memorial Day!
Spring Cleaning!
This past weekend the weather was pleasant and spring-like at Manassas Regional Airport, so a couple of our members took advantage and gave our Piper Cherokee Warrior, N75382, a wash to knock the winter dust and dirt off her wings. Read More
FAA Flying Club Annual Meeting 2020
The FAA Flying Club’s Annual Meeting for 2020 will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 from 1200 to 1400. Members will meet at the B-11 hangar on the east side of Manassas Regional Airport. In case of poor weather, Read More
Tour of the Air Traffic Control Tower at IAD
I was invited to tour the control tower at Dulles International Airport (KIAD) today with our friends at Smokehouse Pilots Club. This was an amazing experience for pilots and non-pilots alike! The tower reaches to 325 feet above ground level Read More
Pizza and Planes
Our Club came together today to enjoy some pizza, camaraderie, and of course, talking about what’s going on with our members and our airplanes. It’s always a fun time when we get together to hear about all of the latest Read More