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Aero Club hears from B-17 pilot

Bob Walch Col. Richard Bushong (USAF ret.) addressed a Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) gathering of about 70 aviation enthusiasts November 16 with a sketch of his Air Force career highlighting details of his World War II experiences as a B-17 Pilot. As a 21 year old pilot, he participated in the first daylight bombing…

Aero Club announce 2015-2016 speakers

Gary Vacin Two World War II aviators and an armless pilot highlight the Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) slate of speakers for the first three gatherings for 2015-16. The November 16 speaker will be Air Force Colonel (retired) Richard Bushong, a B-17 pilot who was involved in the first full daylight bombing mission over Berlin…

Aero Club members have year-end potluck

Good food and good friends were enjoyed at the Aero Club’s potluck! Photo by Dorothy Vacin.

Gary Vacin Every spring, Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) members gather for their year-end pot-luck at Sisk Park. This year’s event on April 12 was attended by 27 members and guests. Attendees enjoyed brats cooked by Bob Walch, along with the usual goodies provided by attendees. On hand for the festivities were Gary and Dorothy…

Aero Club members hear about Falcon Warbirds

Dick Stich (left) of the Falcon Warbirds formation flying team was guest speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering April 20. Here he is shown with Bob Walch, club President.

Gary Vacin “I still get goose bumps when I think about it.” That’s how Brig. Gen. (ret.) Dick Stich, a member of the Falcon Warbirds formation flying team, described how he felt about a missing man formation his group performed at a recent veteran’s funeral. One of his aircraft pulled up into the missing man…

Aero Club has successful breakfast fly-in to Payson

These 11 members of the Aero Club enjoyed a breakfast fly-in to Payson. Photo by J.R. Scheidereiter.

Gary Vacin The Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) concluded their spring activities April 16 when 11 members showed up for a successful fly-in breakfast at Payson. Pilots, their planes and passengers were Steve Perkins, Piper Lance, Hank Bielema and Gene Evans; Dick Simmons, Cessna 182, Gary West; Cannon Hill, Cessna 182, Gary Vacin, Wally Amundson,…

Aero Club visits Sky Harbor tower, TRACON

Aero Club members and guests visited the Sky Harbor Airport tower and TRACON.

Gary Vacin Thirteen Sun Lakes Aero Club members and guests had a rare opportunity to visit the Sky Harbor Airport tower and TRACON (Traffic Control Center) facility February 26. The visitors were split into two groups. One visited the tower, where they enjoyed a panoramic view of the airport and countryside, including numerous aircraft landing…