The weather was good and over 30 aircraft visited. All visitors were well looked after  – the Toastie  machine was back at full throttle and Pamela did a great job keeping everyone “topped up”. The meal on Sat evening was delicious and the Wine & Beer very drinkable  . . . just ask *******  .

Sligo Airport is hosting a Flyin  – starting Fri 4th Sept and continuing on Sat 5th  & Sun 6th. A large amount of aircraft are expected so let’s hope the weather is good. For further information visit the Airport website at:  http://www.sligoairport.com

    Congratulations to Gordon Barrett who completed his 1st Solo on Sun 18Aug in EI-SAC. Gordon is congratulated by Ken O’Brien (CFI) following his successful flight. See also Sligo Aero Club Facebook page … https://www.facebook.com/SligoAeroClub?fref=ts

Congratulations to our members, Eamon Gilroy  and Nathan Flynn  who recently sucessfully passed the PPL Licence Skills Test. Eamon did his test (EASA PPL) at Sligo in EI-BIB with examiner Colman Brady. Nathan did his test (FAA PPL) in Florida having completed his FAA PPL course at the Naples Air Center. Both hope to progress to ATPL

Congratulations to Eddie Eccleston who recently “aced” the Theory Exams – all subjects passed at one sitting  . .  . again ! Now its time to set the sights on the PPL Skills Test !

Congratulations to Cian who completed his 1st Solo in EI-BIB on Sun. Nov 23rd. Cian flew a number of solo circuits under the watchful eye of CFI Ken O’Brien. Cian is to be complemented as he has achieved this milestone with less than 8 hours instruction.

Congratulations to Nathan who completed his 1st Cross Country Solo on sat Nov 22nd – Sligo to Knock for a Touch & Go and then back to Sligo.

John Doe passed his PPL exams today.