Silver Wings Over Washington

President, Ron David; Vice President, “Whitey” Feightner; Treasurer, Joan Stalk; Secretary, Carole Sue Coupland.

Board Members -  Randy Brandt, Gil Coshland, Stephen Craven, Debbie Gallaway, Charles Stallworth.

Our mission at Silver Wings Over Washington is to provide an educational foundation that inspires, advocates, and fosters a venue for learning through aviation for the younger generation; a forum for networking among members, colleagues and friends with remarkable speakers and camaraderie across the board.

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Join us on Thursday, November 17th,  for our Silver Wings Speakers Luncheon

Featuring Captain Thomas W. McMahon, USN (ret.)

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Capt. McMahon will tell us about the FAA Emergency Order on 9-11 to “Clear the Skies”,  and what happened to all those flights, both international and domestic.

After the order to “clear the skies” over the Continental United States at about 9:30 a.m., in a matter of hours, the skies were eerily quiet. Many remember hearing about this, but few know what happened with the many flights that were en route from Asia, Europe and elsewhere.

What happened to them? Where did they go and how were they handled?

FAA oceanic airspace, Flight Information Regions encompass over 20 million square miles of the globe. On the morning of 9/11, this airspace contained many flights en route to the United States under the control of FAA controllers at Anchorage, Oakland, and New York Centers. Beyond 200 miles, most of the communications was being handled through Aeronautical Radio, Inc. communications centers at New York and Oakland to whom fell the responsibility of advising flights of the “Clear the Skies” order, coordinating their requests for changing their destinations, and providing phone patches between puzzled flight crews and flight dispatch oftheir respective companies.

On this fateful day, Tom McMahon was the Senior Director of Air Traffic Communications and Services and he is going to inform us of how the flights were handled also the tale of a little-known but frightening story of a possible fifth hijacked aircraft.

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At these Speakers Luncheons you have the opportunity of meeting and networking with a unique group of remarkable individuals who have pioneered, excelled and contributed to the world of aviation. We encourage members to bring friends, guests, and introduce young people to the exploits and achievements of our distinguished members and speakers.

Agenda: Thursday, November 17th, 2011,  Speakers Luncheon at theANCC

Site:     Army Navy Country Club, 703.521.6800

Cost:   $30.00, paid at the entrance

Date:   Thursday, November 17, 2011
1100:   Doors Open, Networking Time 
1200:   Salute to the Flag 
1210:   Luncheon served, hot gourmet entree, fresh garden salad with dressing, rolls, freshly brewed coffee, or hot tea, complemented by a delicious dessert
1250:   Introduction of our Speaker Tom W. McMahon
1300:   Speaker: Capt. Thomas W. McMahon, USN (ret.)
1345:   Q & A
1400:   Conclusion of Speakers Luncheon

NOTE: RSVP now with Treasurer Joan Stalk at 703.451.4181 or with me  at 202.333.8707,  rondavid@gmail.com. We need a firm count by the 14th of November, Noon, for the ANCC.  The ANCC charges an additional $3 fee for walk-ins, save the fee and RSVP now.

Happy Landings,
Ron
Ron David
SWOW President 
(202) 333-8707; (202) 907-3241 Cell
(202) 470-0053 Skype
http://rondavid.com