Aero Club of New England

Registration for The Richard McSpadden General Aviation Safety Course 2025 is now open and it's FREE! About this premier general aviation event: The Aero Club of New England (ACONE), America's First Aero Club, will hold its 35th annual in-person General Aviation (GA) safety evening on Thursday, April 10 from 6-9 PM, at the Boston Marriott in Burlington, MA. Admission is free. FAA WINGS credit is available for the event, which since 2024 has been renamed to honor Richard G. McSpadden. The program will start with a social hour and vendor exhibits at 6 PM allowing audience members to reconnect with old friends, as well as engage with local and national providers of GA products and services. When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Where: Boston Marriott Burlington One Burlington Mall Road Burlington, MA 01803 (781) 229-6565 Cost: Free! Registration is required, see link below. REGISTER for FREE HERE: ACONE.org (click on Events) Agenda: Colleen D'Alessandro, FAA New England Regional Administrator, will provide a regional update. Mike Ginter, Senior Vice President, AOPA Air Safety Institute (ASI), will cover AOPA's top safety insights as well as key areas of safety focus for 2025. Paul S. Diette, ACONE Safety Programs Co-Chair and FAA FAASTeam Representative will provide reviews of regional accidents from 2024, with an expanded look at some significant accidents of the past several years. Bruce Landsberg, Former Vice Chairman of the NTSB, will present Contrarian Views - Learning From Icarus. Two pilots will also be recognized with the FAA's Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. ACONE's traditional drawing for raffle prizes will close the evening. FAA WINGS credit will be awarded via a program code for attendees at the end of the night. Date and Time: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00) Location: Boston Marriott Burlington One Burlington Mall Road Burlington, MA 01803 USA (781) 229-6565 Presented and sponsored by: Aero Club of New England AOPA Air Safety Institute Federal Aviation Administration FAA Safety Team #generalaviation #aviation #aviationsafety #flightsafety #flight #flights #aircraft #airplanes #airplane #flightinstructor #pilot #pilots #aviator #aviators #flying #wings

What an amazing turn out to our February 2025 Winter IceBreaker at Boston MedFlight featuring Josh Berman from ForeFlight ! Josh delivered an engaging, information packed presentation on the industry leading aviation flight planning and navigation app ForeFlight. Special thanks to Josh, ForeFlight, Boston MedFlight, and Mike Goulian Aviation for sponsoring. *****SAVE THE DATE***** Aero Club of New England's Richard McSpadden Safety Course: Thursday, April 10, 6pm, Boston/Burlington, MA Marriott Hotel Featuring speakers from the Federal Aviation Administration, AOPA, and Aero Club of New England. FAA WINGS credit will be earned for attending this premier presentation! #flightsafety #safety #aircraft #airplanes #flight #flying #flighttraining #flightinstructor #pilot #pilots #aopa #faa #generalaviation #aviation #flightplanning

Join us for the February 2025 Aero Club of New England WINTER ICEBREAKER featuring: Josh Berman, Manager, Product Support - Pilot Support Team, ForeFlight Josh has been flying since 1994 and is an instrument-rated Private Pilot. Josh joined the ForeFlight Pilot Support Team back in 2012, when the entire company had fewer than 30 employees. After relocating to New England from Texas in 2020, in 2022 he earned his "New England winter" card by successfully landing on AND taking-off from the ice runway at Alton Bay, NH (B18). During his time at ForeFlight he has held several roles of increasing responsibility on the Pilot Support Team, and in early 2024 he was promoted to his current role: Manager of Product Support. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/e_U6zC2X Aero Club of New England Winter IceBreaker Presenters: Welcome by Rick Kenin - Chief Operating Officer - Boston MedFlight Featured Speaker: Josh Berman Manager of Product Support ForeFlight When: Thursday, February 13, 2025 Doors open 6:00PM Social: 6:00PM - 6:45PM Presentation with Q&A 6:45PM - 8:00PM Where: Boston MedFlight 150 Hanscom Drive Bedford, MA 01730 Cost: (Members must log in for member pricing) ACONE Members: Free! Guests and Non-Members: $20 per person Includes light fare and refreshments. Register Early! Seats are limited to 100 attendees. Registration is required. Many thanks to our sponsor, Boston MedFlight for supporting this event! The atmosphere and dress are relaxed business casual. Aero Club of New England Seminars are an excellent opportunity to network, reconnect with fellow aviators and friends, and learn something new! Reservations required by Monday, January 10th. For club details, or to join the Aero Club of New England, click Member Benefits The Aero Club of New England: Advancing Aviation Since 1902. www.acone.org #aviationsafety #flightplanning #flightsafety #pilots #pilot #aircraft #planes #jets #flightschool #flightinstructor #aeroclub #flight #flying #foreflight

Our first event of 2025 was held Thursday evening, January, 16 at the beautiful American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA. An overwhelming turn out of Aero Club of New England members, as well as members from the American Heritage Museum were treated to a profound presentation from Tom Hudner III. Tom gave an inside look at the writing of the book "Devotion" which is a story about his father and Medal of Honor recipient Thomas J. Hudner Jr. and his wingman Jesse Brown, both U.S. Navy officers and F4U-4 Corsair pilots. Tom also gave a behind the scenes glimpse into the production of the award winning film "Devotion." Special thanks to Ryan Keough of the American Heritage Museum and Rob Collings of the Collings Foundation for an unforgettable night of true American military aviation history! #medalofhonor #devotion #militaryaviation #militaryhistory #aviation #pilots #pilot #flight #flying #aircraft #airmedal #airplanes #navy #americanhistory #aviators

We are deeply saddened to share that Anne Bridge Baddour, a trailblazer in aviation and a lifelong advocate for education, passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Anne dedicated her life to supporting those pursuing aviation careers, encouraging and mentoring countless individuals. She began her career at Revere Airport, working at the FBO run by longtime ACONE member Julius Goldman. Over the years, she achieved multiple pilot ratings, including single-engine land, multi-engine land, single-engine sea, and an instrument endorsement, as well as earning her Airline Transport Pilot license. From 1977 to 1997, Anne worked at MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory Flight Test Facility, conducting airborne research for the Department of Defense and the FAA. She was the first female pilot hired by MIT, breaking barriers and inspiring others to follow. Anne’s dedication extended to aviation education. She supported the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Museum, serving on its board from 1998 to 2005, and also served on the board of Daniel Webster College, where she mentored countless students from 1995 to 2009. Her contributions to aviation were recognized with numerous awards, including: 1992 Amelia Earhart Medal of Honor (Ninety-Nines Pilot of the Year) 1998 International Clifford B. Harmon Trophy, Aviatrix 2000 ACONE Lifetime Achievement Award 2005 Women in Aviation Pioneer Hall of Fame 2018 Katharine Wright Memorial Trophy Anne competed in 16 air races and set multiple national and international speed records. She inspired thousands through speaking engagements, television appearances, and her work with ACE Camps, the Ninety-Nines, and women in aviation initiatives. Anne Bridge Baddour’s legacy is one of inspiration, scholarship, and leadership. She tirelessly advanced aviation and education, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. For more information, visit www.acone.org/annebaddour

??Congratulations to Riley Burke, an Aero Club of New England 2024 Scholarship winner! ACONE is honored to be a part of Riley's journey in aviation! ???? #AviationScholarships #StudentPilot #Aerospace #PilotLife #ACONE

Join us for our January WINTER ICEBREAKER featuring: Tom Hudner III, VP Development and Strategic Initiatives National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership! Our event will take place Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the beautiful American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA, with doors opening at 6pm. Register here: https://lnkd.in/efmrKrzh Welcome by: Ryan Keough, Director of Development, Membership and Corporate Events- Collings Foundation Introducing: Tom Hudner III, son of the late Lt. (j.g.) Tom Hudner Jr., Medal of Honor Recipient When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 Doors open 6:00PM Social: 6:00PM - 6:45PM Presentation with Q&A 6:45PM - 8:00PM Where: American Heritage Museum 568 Main St Hudson, MA 01749 Cost: (Members must log in for member pricing) ACONE Members: Free! Guests and Non-Members: $20 per person Includes self-guided tour of museum. Includes light fare and refreshments. Register Early! Seats are limited to 100 attendees. Registration is required. #aviationsafety #flightsafety #flying #pilots #flight #aircraft #airplanes #medalofhonor #militaryaviation #flightinstructor #flighttraining

Our 2024 Reese Dill Aviation Safety Lectarship recipient and presenter Nick "KOKO" Motlagh delivered an engaging, behind the scenes look at the industry leading Flight Safety program at Delta Air Lines at the USS Constitution Museum in the beautiful Charlestown Navy Yard on November 18. Thanks to all of our members and guests who attended. Be on the lookout for invitations to more of our Safety Programs and socials as we approach our 2025 season! Not a member? Sign up here: www.acone.org The Aero Club of New England is the premier professional aerospace organization in the New England area, recognized by the National Aeronautic Association. #flightsafety #aviation #flying #airlines #airlinepilot #flightinstructor #flight #aviationsafety #pilot #pilots #aircraft #airplanes

?? Don't miss the 2024 Reese Dill Aviation Safety Lectureship Series! Join us on November 18th at the USS Constitution Museum for an evening of learning and inspiration. Our keynote speaker, Nick "KOKO" Motlagh, will share his insights on Air Carrier Operational Safety in the 21st century. ?? Registration closes November 12th, so sign up now to honor aviation safety and the memory of Reese Dill! ?? $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Register today at: www.acone.org/events #AviationSafety #ACONE #ReeseDill

Our Reese Dill Safety Lectureship continues Monday November 18, 2024 at the USS Constitution Museum in the beautiful Charlestown Navy Yard with famed Delta Air Lines Captain Nick "KOKO" Motlagh presenting "Air Carrier Operational Safety in the 21st Century." The evening includes a heavy hors d'oeuvres reception followed by the lecture. Doors open at 6:00pm. Reserve your seat by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/eBtRpS9T #aviationsafety #airsafety #airlines #airlinepilots #pilots #flightsafety #generalaviation #aviation #flying #flight #flightinstructor