28
Apr

5K on the Runway!

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April 28th, 2018 ~ Stewart Airport 5K on the Runway

YOU WILL NEED ID TO RUN ON THE RUNWAY

Friday, April 27th

6:00PM – 8:00PM

Early Packet Pickup @ Independent Helicopters; 1032 1st St, Building 118 upstairs

Saturday, April 28th

7:00am – 9am

Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration @ 2nd Aviation Hangar, Stewart Airport

Kids Run @ 9:15am

Parking lot is across the street from 2nd Aviation, follow signs!

Announcements & National Anthem – 9AM
Race Start – 9:30AM Sharp

Breakfast provided by Piranha Grill Food Truck

Music provided by the Armonia Band

There will be Helicopter Rides, Aircraft Static display, giveaways and more after the race!

All proceeds are being donated to the Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center!

DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND, ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 4/7/17 ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SWAG BAG OR MEDAL!

**DON’T FORGET YOUR PHOTO ID FOR TSA**

Why the Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center?

Their mission is to be “the voice of advocacy and support for the Hudson Valley community of people living with and affected by cancer by providing informational and educational resources and support services to improve quality of life through all stages of the cancer journey.” The Cancer Resource Center of the Hudson Valley strives for the day when its mission of providing the necessary support tools and resources to educate, guide and empower cancer patients and their families in our community to fight their cancer will no longer be needed.

Classic donation

• Donations are welcome and can be presented through the Resource Center :http://hudsonvalleycancer.org/donate.aspx
• Mail your donation to Independent Helicopters at 1032 1st St, Building 118, New Windsor NY, 12553. Please make all checks payable to “The Cancer Resource Center of the Hudson Valley, Inc.”

For information on becoming a 2018 Sponsor, please contact independenthelicopters@gmail.com

Thank you to our 2017 Sponsors!!

Ei’s Flying Food Truck, ShopRite, New Windsor Volunteer Ambulance, Walden Savings Bank, Spitzer Helicopter, Rockland Bakery, Safe Harbors, Baby STEP, Dering Photography, Savannah Grace Candles, Main Street Bistro, Kay Dina Insurance Agency, Innate Chiropractic, and Homewood Suites Stewart Airport

10
Nov

How to Choose the Right Flight School for you

Posted by admin / Instruction, School

This question exists, but is rarely asked of us and we think you should know how to choose the right flight school that fits your needs!

If you’re ready to begin flight training but aren’t sure where to go, here are a few things to think about:

Cost
Choosing a Flight Instructor
Reputation
Part 61 vs Part 141
Aircraft and Maintenance

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10
Nov

Recommended Books for the Private License

Posted by admin / Instruction, School

Here is a list of books and reference material we usually suggest for your Private Pilot flight training. It’s not a complete list since you’ll also need things like the pilot operating handbook for your aircraft, as well as navigation charts and potentially material specific to your flight training.

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25
Sep