Greetings, DC Drivers!
We are now half way through the year (where does time go) and it seems like I just posted the JAN report. We are keeping a steady membership overall however there are more inactive and overdue to return from LOA members than I would like. I do not post flying hours here as I do not believe this is a terribly important item to focus on, our hours are posted by Larry each month if we are really interested. What I do believe is important is active membership within the hub and AFA along with interaction amongst APG, being a member and supporting your hub/ airline is what keeps this VA going.
I have been quite proud of DC for the quality of members and how they have benefited not only DC but throughout APG by providing leadership where needed. Here in DC our pilot activity has kept us at the top within AFA for sometime, it is a nice feeling of accomplishment for Hub staff to see that their efforts do payoff and matter in some way. Please make the effort to stay active and if you do need an LOA please try to return when expected or at least notify the Hub staff and let them know of your intentions.
The DC staff has itself been quite busy RW, as I have been on the road the past month having little time to fly or really do the staff functions that I would like to do. Gordon who has also been RW busy has stepped up to help out with numerous things this month to include the duties the John Y. had performed.
John has stated that he is much too involved RW to tend to the needed areas of our hub and has asked to step down. We understand his position and hope that someday soon he will again have the time needed to be a staff member. Thank you John for all you have done.
Any others considering a staff position please notify myself or Gordon and we can get you an audience with the Executive staff, APG needs future leaders if you think you have what it takes let us know.
The forums have been steady but I have seen busier, if you are a new member please signup and check it out as our members talk about anything and everything under the sun. Hers the link, http://forums.flyafa.com/.
Flying online within the VATSIM network is a way to further enhance your flight sim experience as you get to further mingle within our organization by meeting fellow online AFA pilots, and it costs nothing.
New members for June are Tom McPhee, Fabian Swamy and a the return of an old friend here in DC David Maggipinto welcome all.
Members of my deadwood society are Kyle Wright, Austin Forrest, Davis Dean, Lee Grant, and Kevin Bergin. It is a same to see so many not taking the first step of activity, oh well it is their loss in the long run.
Promotions for June, thomas basenfelder to ATP Captain, Tom McPhee to ATP First Officer, Sam Sapita to Captain and Dan Schumacher to Captain, Congrats to all.
Our PILOT OF THE MONTH award for June goes to Thomas Basenfelder. Tom has flown 12 sorties and has logged over 36 hours, good job Tom.
The DC staff wishes all our members a safe and happy 4th of July and we hope to see you in the skies in July.
Gordon Grant CP
John Britt HD
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