Karen Perry will discuss the events and lessons learned surrounding the fatal Thanksgiving Eve CFIT accident of N690SM on the night of November 23rd, 2011 which crashed into the Superstition Mountains, and resulted in the tragic loss of her three children whom were on board the Rockwell Commander, along with their father and 2 pilots traveling to Safford AZ.

EAA/VMC Club, through the EAA's global Chapter structure, provides organized "hangar flying" focused on building flying knowledge and skills.  The program's network promotes a safety culture through continued education and believes that we develop safety and proficiency through education and real life experience. Monthly meetings offer an opportunity to share in-flight experiences and valuable safety tips. Through the FAA Safety Program, aviation professionals provide informative WINGS presentations. Membership in EAA is encouraged but not required to participate . Click the link below and register TODAY!

Park in front of the main terminal building. Entrance to the meeting room is from the outside on the left side of the main terminal door. From the ramp, entrance is through the main terminal doors. Meeting room door is on the far right side of the lobby. 

This event is sponsored and hosted by the Local EAA/VMC Club and the FAA Safety Team.

Thank you to the City of Chandler and Chandler Municipal Airport for their support and use of the terminal meeting room.

Thank you to the Arizona Pilots Association 

What is the EAA/VMC Club?

The EAA/VMC Club is modeled after the popular IMC Club concept which provides organized “hangar flying” focused on building proficiency in instrument flying. The EAA/VMC Club will do the same, but for pilots who are not instrument rated and fly primarily under visual flight rules and VMC.

What is the purpose of EAA/VMC Club?

At EAA/VMC Club, our aim is to promote VFR flying, proficiency, and safety.  Along with monthly local meetings, we offer a resource-rich website which provides an electronic experience base.

Our intent is to create a community of pilots to share information, provide recognition, foster communications, promote safety and build proficiency in general aviation.  EAA/VMC Club offers monthly meetings in which pilots can network and share knowledge and experiences.

Do you need to bring anything?

First, bring your thoughts or story and be willing to share them with the group.  This meeting is very interactive.  Participation by the group is a fundamental element of the EAA/VMC Club meeting.

Others have found it helpful to bring along a copy of their flight manual, GPS manual, and charts.  If you navigate with an iPad, bring it along.

Who can attend?

This meeting is open to all current, non-current, and future pilots.

For more information about the EAA/VMC Club, please visit http://www.eaa.org/VMCclub