Kansas City Business Aviation Association

Great turnout today at the KCBAA quarterly meeting as we welcomed the folks from Gulfstream who proudly presented a showing of the new G700 and G600. Thank you to all who attended! For those who had further questions regarding these aircraft, please contact Steven Vaccaro or Jim Bunke: Steven Vaccaro Regional Sales Manager Gulfstream Aerospace 213-440-7812: Mobile [email protected] Jim Bunke Regional Vice President Sales Gulfstream Aerospace 303-242-2231: Mobile

FRIENDLY REMINDER: The KCBAA, in cooperation with Gulfstream, will be proudly presenting a showing of the new G700 in conjunction with our June 27th membership meeting. We are now happy to announce we will have a G600 at this event as well! The meeting will be held at Atlantic Aviation (MKC) and will take place from 2-5pm. Refreshments will be served. Visit kcbaa.org for more details.

The KCBAA, in cooperation with Gulfstream, will be proudly presenting a showing of the new G700 in conjunction with our June 27th membership meeting. We are now happy to announce we will have a G600 at this event as well! The meeting will be held at Atlantic Aviation (MKC) and will take place from 2-5pm. Refreshments will be served. Visit kcbaa.org for more details

The KCBAA, in cooperation with Gulfstream, will be proudly presenting a showing of the new G700 in conjunction with our June 27th membership meeting. The meeting will be held at Atlantic Aviation (MKC) and will take place from 2-5pm. Refreshments will be served. Visit kcbaa.org for more details

For those who use IXD. Runway 18/36 will be temporally closed for pavement maintenance. Runway 04/22 will remain open and be available for aircraft operations. Tuesday, May 14 – 7am-7pm Wednesday, May 15 – 7am-7pm Thursday, May 16 – 7am-12pm For additional information, contact Larry Peet [email protected], or call 913-715-6005.

The KCBAA is proud to announce that our 2024 pilot and mechanic scholarship application window is now open! These scholarships were established for flight and maintenance students who are enrolled in aviation training in the 2024 calendar year. This year, There will be a minimum of four scholarships awarded in the range of $1,000 to $5,000 each. Applicants must submit the application by email to [email protected] on or before June 15th, 2024. The scholarship winners will be announced by July 31st, 2024. Application forms can be found at https://kcbaa.org

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The Northland Career Center (NCC), Home - Northland Career Center (https://lnkd.in/dHZMtjpg) is a public, not-for-profit, career and technical school that offers twelve secondary daytime programs. Many adult and community education classes are also provided in the evening. Specifically, they offer an Aviation Technology Program Aviation Technology - Northland Career Center (https://lnkd.in/dHZMtjpg) were high-school students prepare for continued education towards an Associate Degree and/or an Airframe and Power Plant Certification. Students may also earn their remote pilot certificate enabling students to fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The Aviation Maintenance portion of the program includes basic concepts of aircraft engines & components, hand tools, fabrication of material, aircraft inspection, wiring, and ground service equipment. The UAS program covers topics from the components of the Unmanned Aircraft to factors affecting UAS aerodynamics and performance. Students gain knowledge to sit for the aeronautical knowledge exam to earn a remote pilot certificate while in school. The NCC is currently searching for a new Aviation Technology Instructor. Information about the job posting can be found at Platte County R-3 School District - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com).

Our 2024 General Member meeting was held on March 7, 2024 the MKC General Aviation Terminal. Among the discussion items was the MKC PAC Master Plan. As discussed, further information is available at: mkc.airportstudy.net. If you have input or comments you would like the KCBAA to share at the next PAC session, please e-mail: [email protected].

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