Mach Buffet Flying Group

Roger Ameden http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/7/d/1/3/member_4352019.jpeg http://www.meetup.com/100hamburger/members/3632162/
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Mach Buffet Flying Group http://www.meetup.com/100hamburger/ http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/3/2/7/global_10473575.jpeg 20081001

Oakland, CA 94605

Location:

Trumbull, CTUSA 06611

Member since:

September 13, 2010

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Introduction

I'm migratiting from Gold Coast Pilots. I started flying in 1970. Flying for Angel Flight NE and instruct at KBDR. I love to be flying again. I have Commercial SEL, SES & MEL, CFI, CFII, & MEI Airplane ratings, plus BGI & IGI.

Why did you join this group?

Contact with friends. I live in Connecticut but visit the bay area twice a year.

Tell us an airport/restaurant you would love for us to fly in to.

No answer yet

What aircraft do you fly?

I own a 1980 C-172N with a Penn Yan SuperHawk mod, I instruct mostly in Pipers, I fly Angel Flights in a friends Columbia 350, and when I'm working in BWI I rent a Decathlon for aerobatics.

What led you to abandon logic and income to be a part of aviation?

In 1970 when I left the Marine Corp I wanted to be an Airline Pilot so I started training. When the Viet Nam war ended, the military RIF'd thousands of high-time pilots, and I couldn't compete, but I still love flying.

What is your favorite flying memory?

Far to many to pick one.

winnie

well now it is the new year, and i'm glad to know both you and maryann. it was nice to see you at christmas stroll. all best for health and blue skies!

Jan 26, 2012 5:20 PM
winnie

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROGER, AND A YEAR OF HEALTH AHEAD!!!!

Jul 29, 2011 10:07 AM
Derek

My pleasure Roger - The Bay Tour never dissapoints and today was no exception. I had a great time and enjoyed the flight (nice flying!). Next time you're down here we'll get a flight of Citabrias and have a blast like usual - looking forward to the pictures!

-Derek

Feb 14, 2009 11:42 PM
Alberto Guerrero

School is going well. I've decided to change my major from Political Science to Physics...quite the drastic change, but I am enjoying it. I'm currently building time for my commercial. I may get my multi in the mean time just for fun. My trips back home are rather sporadic, but when I am home I fly with the 150th Aero Flying Club out of KMMU. Down here at school I am renting out of KLOM. Thanks for the offer for a flight. I will definitely take you up on that. Oh and Julia NEEDS her IFR rating!

Feb 10, 2009 3:21 PM
James D'Amico Northeast Pilots Group

roger whats up! its jimmy from threewing linecrew! hows everything? i haven't seen since that day you went flying!!

Feb 04, 2009 8:06 PM
Alberto Guerrero

Roger it has been far too long! How are you? When are we going for a flight? I am in search of a capable partner in my flying adventures.

Jan 27, 2009 12:16 AM
June

Thanks for asking. I will go back to Niagara anytime, one of my favorite places. But didn't like how Canadian side had turned into a cheap touristy place. It wasn't like that back when I lived in Toronto. Glad we picked the American side to stay. Anyway I do fly once in a while out of Farmingdale. But joined another sailboat to race last summer, I am busy racing from Apr. to Oct (I raced over 60 days last year). Hopefully I will find enough time in between to fly.

Jan 12, 2009 10:43 PM
Adrienne The New York City Pilots Group - (HANGAR FLYERS)

Hi Roger,
Thank you so much for the information! I thought you had to own a plane in order to participate. I will call them tomorrow!
Take care.
Adrienne

Nov 09, 2008 11:50 PM
Michael

Hi Roger,

Thanks for the note. Certainly, I'm always happy to share what I know about flying in the Bay Area. If you're coming to town and scheduling works out, a flyout would be nice. I'm rather busy for the next month, as I am involved with a team at the Reno Air Races.

Aug 11, 2008 4:35 PM
John

Hi Roger. Congratulations on getting back into flying. Hopefully I can do the same in the next year or two.

Jul 24, 2008 3:34 PM