Jeff Tamboia completed his Private Pilot practical test on Jan 28th at Columbia County (1B1) with Doug Stewart, DPE. Mark Dunn is his proud instructor. Blue skies and tailwinds from all of the Grasshoppers!

Jacob West, one of our youngest club members, completed his first solo flight on November 18, 2018 in N1713V. Vince Pangia is Jacob’s proud instructor.

We finally got a day that was perfect for washing and waxing the fleet. Good turnout made fast work of it, finishing before noon.

Thanks to all who participated. Special thanks to Eva for a wonderful breakfast and to Mark Dunn for taking the photos.

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New Private Pilot! Congratulations to EJ Bergmann on passing his check ride on July 18, 2018. And, of course, kudos to his instructor, Vince Pangia.

The Grasshoppers go on a Montauk fishing trip! The trip was a huge success but I still don’t think that boat is going to fly.

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Bruce Cohen from the Pilot’s Association asked Mark Dunn to relay his thanks to the club and the members who helped out on the cleanup and revamp of the Yellow House on June 16th.  The attached pictures show the new & improved setup. As in the past, we’re reminded that those of us who use the

There’s nothing that makes a plane look and feel new like fresh paint!

Click here for a video of N4538E flying formation!

Click here for photos of N4538E with fresh paint.

The Grasshopper Flying Club Washes and Waxes the Fleet 2016!

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