November gathering, guest Jeff Acord

The San Diego Chapter welcomed back former 24 yr. SoCal Air Traffic Control Specialist, corporate pilot and aviation record setter at our December meeting at Gillespie Field. A great supporter of women in aviation, he was happy to visit with us. Jeff holds a Multi Engine Airline Transport Pilot license, has over 2,500 hours of flight time in 103 different makes and models of aircraft and has set five aviation world speed records (so far!) and is one of the very few pilots in the world to hold records in three platforms. He spoke to us about aviation record setting. How he did it, what is involved and record validation process. Jeff is also looking for a co-pilot- with airplane- to help him set another record. (Both pilots get their names in the record book!)As a thank you for joining us, chapter member and aviation photographer Barbara Murray presented him with a matted print of his choice from her collection. Barbara was also on hand to sell some of her photo work. They make great Christmas gifts for the airplane enthusiast in your life... or for yourself! Barbara takes lots of aerial photos of San Diego as well as some great 'on approach' shots of airliners and general aviation aircraft.