Get Social with Online Pilot Groups

The private aircraft community is a vibrant social one—get us together and we’ll talk about everything aircraft and our adventures for hours. The Internet and social media websites such as Facebook and dozens of online forums are a great way to find pilot groups—online and offline aviation clubs. Just Google "aircraft pilot group" and your interests and location, and you’re sure to find one in your area. And with warm weather on the way, now is a great time to get involved in fly-ins and other social activities pilots and their families can share.

Meetup’s Northeast Pilots Group (NEPG) is one such group. Based in Norwalk, CT, the NEPG is a resource for pilots and aspiring pilots in and around New England. The group sponsors a variety of activities from fly-in events and informative safety seminars to casual meet and greet lunches. The NEPG encourages you to stop by their site and find out about area get-togethers. Go to www.meetup.com/NEPilotsGroup.

For example, on Friday, April 1, the group held its Annual Fly-In to Meigs Field (KCGX) in Chicago. Last year, the NEPG received a very positive reaction from members, the FAA, and the City of Chicago. It featured a fly-in to historic Meigs Field, a visit to the Town Hall and a ramp-side barbecue at O’Hare (KORD).

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