BPA, Inc. Operation Skyhook 2024
May 23 - 27, 2024
Grider Field Airport (PBF)
“Home of the Black Pilots of America”
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
FEATURING: National Fly-In Competition, Aircraft Static Displays, FAA Seminars, Youth Airplane Rides, Hospitality, Friday Night Fish Fry, Saturday Night Buffet, Sunday Banquet, Top Gun Awards & More…
COVID-19 vaccinations are NO LONGER required to attend
Young Eagles Pilots Wanted
EAA is looking for Volunteer Pilots for Young Eagles Rides (EAA Chapter 261)
during Operation Skyhook
To sign up for the event,
visit Young Eagles Volunteer Pilot Information Page.
Days and Times for Young Eagles plane rides during Operation Skyhook:
Friday, May 24, 2024
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Rides will begin at 4 pm, pending completion of Skyhook competition events.
Young Eagles Pilot requirements
- Be a current EAA national member and hold an appropriate airman's certificate (sport pilot or greater)
- Possess a current medical certificate (if applicable)
Be current to carry passengers in the aircraft you plan to use - Have a current flight review
- Conduct flights in an aircraft that is airworthy
- Have aircraft passenger liability insurance (min $100,000 liability) for the aircraft used (owned, rented, or borrowed)
- Adhere to all applicable Federal Air Rules (FARs)
- Complete the EAA Youth Protection Policy, which includes a short training session and background check. (Please complete a week before the event)
- Complete the Young Eagles registration form before the flight, signed by you and a parent or legal guardian.
Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Nominees Wanted
The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is the most prestigious award the FAA issues to pilots certified under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61. The award recognizes individuals who have exhibited exemplary aviation expertise, distinguished professionalism, and steadfast commitment of at least 50 or more years of combined experience in both piloting and aircraft operations.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, nominees must meet the following criteria:
Hold a U.S. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificate.
Have 50 or more years of civil and military piloting experience, or 50 or more years combined experience in both piloting and aircraft operations. Up to 20 years of the required 50 years experience may be U.S. military experience.
The effective start date for the 50 years is the date of the nominee's first solo flight or military equivalent.
The 50 years may be computed consecutively or non-consecutively.Be a U.S. Citizen.
Have NOT had any airman certificate revoked. Revocation of any airman certification will disqualify a nominee for this award.
The award will be presented at the Skyhook Banquet in May. Qualified candidate information must be sent to Les Morris (bronzeagle@cox.net
NOTE: Reserve your rental cars with Enterprise well in advance
High volume may cause challenges with getting enough cars.
Costco Card holders are eligible for a Car Rental Discount
Contact Enterprise Rental Car at +1 870-534-7766
2217 S Olive St
Pine Bluff, AR, US, 71601
IMPORTANT NOTE (passed along by Doug Hale, Airport Manager): Enterprise WILL NOT deliver vehicles to the airport unless the person renting the vehicle
is an Emerald Club member AND secures the vehicle with a credit card.
PLEASE take care of your Emerald Club membership BEFORE traveling to Pine Bluff and CONFIRM your status with Enterprise
HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS
DEADLINE MAY 1, 2024 (or when they run out of rooms)
Holiday Inn Express Pine Bluff (an IHG Hotel)
2903 Pines Mall Drive
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Front desk: 1-870-534-1810
Toll-free Reservation (National): 1-800-465-4329
2024 Skyhook Registration
Regular Members, Spouses & Significant Others
$175.00 each; ($179.00 via PayPal)
Non-Current Paid Members & Non-BPA Members
$235.00 each; ($240.00 via PayPal)
Students under 19 years old
$85.00 each; ($87.50 via PayPal)
If you use PayPal to pay your registration fee, please e-mail your registration and competition information to Les Morris at bronzeagle@cox.net
Registration includes Local Transportation, Hospitality Suite, Friday Night Fish Fry,
Saturday Night Dinner Buffet and Sunday Night Banquet.
Skyhook 2024 Registration Form - NO Competition Forms PDF (opens in new window)
Skyhook 2024 Competition Forms (opens in new window)
Competition Registration, High Angle Bank Waiver
Mail your Skyhook registration and check to:
Black Pilots of America, P.O. Box 1295, Green Valley, AZ 85722 - 1295
Registration Information: Les Morris - bronzeagle@cox.net - Phone: 520-940-0838
IMPORTANT NOTES
Registration is fully refundable if BPA is notified no later than May 22, 2024
Attendees - please wear your Red BPA Shirt on Friday, May 24, 2024,
when we meet the Red Coats at Grider Field
BPA Skyhook Souvenir Book (Ad Book) forms below - DEADLINE DATE MAY 1, 2024
Souvenir Book / Ad Book Form
