Aviation Club

Jim Lux shared amazing story of B-24 Liberator "Hot Stuff", 1st Heavy Bomber to complete 25 Missions in WWII. The presentation was inspiring.

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Club Member Dave Bennett shared his childhood love of flight; graduating from the Air Force Academy; flying in the Viet Nam Air War; the F-4 Phantom; tales of Area 51 / Groom Lake / Dreamland / The Box (he claims he never saw men from outer space, but can we believe that?). Dave was entertaining and we hope he returns for more soon.

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Our first Aviation Club BBQ was held on September 7th, 2024 at the Cowan Creek Pavilion on Cool Spring Way. Members had free admission with guests paying a low price of $5.00.

We had a crowd, the weather was great, the BBQ and sides were delicious and the competition on the Corn Hold court was fierce!

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Tom Barta told club members and visitors of his time with US Army Aviation Systems Command, and about flying on the Concorde. An entertaining talk!

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June 15, 2024 General Meeting:
Larry Mladek told us stories of his life as a veteran, educator, former owner of five aircraft, owner of a flight school and who flew inter-island in Hawaii.

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Sandy Althaus told us of the B-24 Liberator "Heaven Can Wait" that was shot down over Hansa Bay, Papua New Guinea during WWII. The story is inspiring, describing her late uncles service during WWII, the Navy's experimental diving unit's recovery of crew remains and keeping the promise of no one will be left behind.

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Professional Aviation Programs at LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas. They offer a wide range of degrees in Aviation Management, Maintenance and Professional Flight Training. Deans Fred Richey and David Tesser presented an overview of the aviation programs, their structure and how the school meets the needs of our aviation industry.

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Jim Looney told about flying Helicopters over Austin & Waco (and much, much more ). He is a great story teller

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Stories of WWII and Cold War service by William P Maher SR, as told by his son.

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The Aviation Club celebrated the season at our Christmas Brunch 16 Dec 2023. Over 100 members and guests enjoyed great food, fellowship, and many flying tales!

There is no General Meeting in December. We will see you all again in January 2024.

Happy Holidays!

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