Gary Vacin Because of the COVID-19 virus, the Sun Lakes Aero Club will be unable to continue its monthly gatherings until March, 2021, at the earliest, in accordance with Sun Lakes Country Club HOA guidelines. However, some members who own airplanes continue to fly from their home airports.
Tag: Aero Club
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Sun Lakes Aero Club Done Until January 1, 2021
Gary Vacin Hey, Sun Lakes Aero Club members and other Sun Lakers interested in any aspect of aviation: The sky is still blue, the weather is finally cooling off, the COVID-19 virus seems to be abating, and we’re hoping to get the club up and running soon. But for now, because of the virus, we have decided…
February 2020
Sun Lakes Resident Trades Airplanes for Railroading
Gary Vacin For years, he flew huge jet aircraft carrying hundreds of passengers or thousands of pounds of cargo to airports around the world with the largest load of 825,000 pounds. Today, he drives 1/8 scale locomotives carrying up to 30 passengers around a two-mile course at the Maricopa Live Steamers Railroad Club in Deer…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Former B-52 Superfortress Pilot to Address Aero Club
Gary Vacin A retired U.S. Air Force officer who logged 4,000 hours at the controls of B-52 Superfortress bombers will be guest speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) gathering Monday, Feb. 17, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The event begins with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Aero Club to Hear from Chandler Airport Manager
Gary Vacin The past, present, and future of the Chandler Municipal Airport will be the topic of a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) gathering Monday, Jan. 20, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The speaker will be Chris Andres, airport administrator. The event begins with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Gary Vacin Speaks to Aero Club on Powered Parachutes
Gary Vacin “This is the safest kind of flying there is.” That’s how Sun Lakes resident Gary Vacin described flying powered parachutes (ppcs) to a crowd of about 80 attendees and guests during a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) gathering Nov. 18 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. “Flying a ppc is…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Aero Club members to hear about powered parachutes
Gary Vacin Building and flying powered parachutes will be the topic of a presentation at the Sun Lakes Aero Club’s first fall gathering Monday, Nov. 18, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The session opens with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. The public is invited to…
Features, March 2019
Helicopter gunner in Vietnam briefs Aero Club gathering
Gary Vacin “Find the enemy and engage them.” That’s how Sun Lakes resident George Abernathy described his missions as a helicopter door gunner in Vietnam during a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering January 21 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. More than 80 club members and guests attended. Abernathy flew with Apache…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Aero Club members and guests learn about Pearl Harbor attack
Gary Vacin Why the Japanese decided to attack Pearl Harbor was the topic of a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on December 17 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. Approximately 80 club members and guests attended. Speaker Tony Contrabasso started with events occurring in 1885 and other events related to Japan’s…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Aero Club members to hear about restoring antique aircraft
Gary Vacin Restoration of classic antique aircraft will be the topic of a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering Monday, February 18, at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room. The program will begin with coffee and camaraderie at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited…