Vintage Pilots dinner
A most enjoyable dinner took place on the evening of January 31st. Pilots of vintage wood-and-fabric gliders recounted and shared their past and present adventures. The participation of enthusiastic guests made the occasion wonderfully entertaining. Moreover, president of the ‘Wooden Pilots’ Association Aldo Moia outlined this year’s planned activities. Our thanks to all concerned […]
8/2: il giorno del simulatore
Domenica 8 febbraio, alle 17.00, all’ACAO ci sarà la presentazione del nostro simulatore, nel corso della quale verranno anche spiegate le modalità del suo utilizzo. Verrà mostrato il valore di quanto prodotto e i vari e diversi aspetti di utilizzo (che vanno dalla istruzione, al secondo e al terzo periodo fino al volo col vento); […]
“Fledgling Fliers” at ACAO
The following students passed their theoretical and practical exams brilliantly: Marco Di Tanno Robin Blech Piero Missarino Renato Danini In addition there are two returnees: Mario Ferrario Franco Ricciardi Congratulations to every one !
Advance training: Flying in strong winds
Today Alberto Sironi, as part of advanced training (phase II) has dealt with the interesting topic of flying with wind in the area extending from our base to the Valtellina valley (Swiss border NE of Calcinate). In addition, he has analysed and illustrated a 300 km triangular flight Calcinate – Tirano – Crodo in thermic […]
ACAO aircraft care
From a survey completed last year, ACAO members underlined the need to improve housekeeping for our aircraft. To that end, a task force of dedicated members has been created to meet at weekends to restore our aircraft to pristine condition. Those maintenance tasks range from repairing minor items, carrying out comprehensive cleaning of cockpits, canopies […]
Simulated Flight
With strong winds preventing school flight training today, a number of members have been able to fly an advanced training mission Calcinate – Martica – Pianbello – S. Giorgio – Generoso with a landing at Alzate or alternatively: Calcinate – S. Giorgio – Generoso – Tremezzo – Bregagno – Legnone, while making radio calls to […]
ACAO claims 12 records in Namibia
Thanks to the effort and enterprise of four of our members who set 10 Italian and two continental records during their recent Namibian expedition, their achievement has been posted on the Italian Aero Club website, available on this page. The AeCI is to be thanked for the space and attention it has given to ACAO […]
