News & Events

2015.04.19
The Phx 99s Land Spot-on at ACRA

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The Phoenix Chapter of the Ninety Nines held a fly-in and spot landing contest on April 18 at Ak-Chin Regional Airport.

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Approximately 17 chapter members attended the event.

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The competition started with instructions from Airport Manager, Tim Costello.

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As the pilots climbed aboard their planes … and prepped for take-off …

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The judges got set to watch the mark.

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Friends and supporters gathered to watch.

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Helen Buelen is spot-on with her Shinn.

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The winners were: 1st Place-Helen Beulen, 2nd Place-Courtney Smith; 3rd Place-Ryan Cable

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After the competition, participants attended training seminars presented by Andy Estes of Desert Rat Aviation.

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The Ak-Chin Regional Airport thanks the Phoenix Ninety Nines and looks forward to more spot-on fly-in events.
Photos courtesy of David Langdon, Desert Rat Aviation.

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