Good Afternoon Members and Guest’s,
Over the last year, the board of directors have actively been trying to get the club back to fellowship events and enjoying each others company and camaraderie. This year, Peter Napoli has grabbed the baton and ran with it as our events coordinator. The calendar for next year is currently being worked out and we should have some updates soon for the 2020 flying season, keep checking the clubs calendar.
Last week on December 14th, 2019, we had our first Christmas party for Orlando Christian Flying Club in almost 3 years. To say it was a success, seems to be an understatement. We had many families there all enjoying the holiday season and plenty of aviation stories to go around. One of our newest CFI’s, Matt Shropshire, gave a quick safety brief on the differences of spin recovery as theory has changed from 1963 when our Piper PA-28-180 was first manufactured compared to present day techniques.
Peter prepared a delicious Italian dinner with Baked Ziti, Sausage, Home Made Garlic Bread, and Salad with Apple Pie, Pecan Pie, and Pumpkin Pie doused with whipped cream for desert. The food was plenty and the bellies were full.
Members and family were treated to a raffle of great Christmas gifts from cookie tins and gift cards, all the way up to a hand full of 1 hour flight certificates in one of our aircraft fleet of choice. We thought, that by the time the food was digested and the gifts were given, the night would come to a close. But alas, the conversations continued through out the evening to much delight. Our members are the best.
Here are a few photos of our party, the delicious food, and the winners of the raffle.
I think that Scott Koch won for the best holiday outfit unopposed. Maybe next year, we’ll have to make a contest of it for a prize.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Aircraft Owners and CFI’s, we wanted to thank all that participated and look forward to a great new year with Orlando Christian Flying Club.
Christopher Weldon
OCFC, Secretary/Webmaster
OrlandoChristianFlyingClub.com
