Renton Airport
How BEFA Supports Boeing and the local community
- Support of BCA Propulsion787 nacelle test paint through the operation of our C-182RG.
- Boeing Fire Department personnel training, and its biannual international symposium on aircraft fire fighting, General Aviation standard type aircraft and ballistic parachute/TAA aircraft training. Over 80 fire fighters from around the world attended.
- "Bailing" of one of our TAA aircraft and facility and logistical support to Boeing "Phantom Works" SAFE proprietary navigation software project.
- Applicable training and coordination for FAA checkride for and
conversion of Civilian FAA ATP pilot licenses for ex-Military
pilots hired into Boeing Flight Test.
John Madden, past Manager of the T-33 chase plane program is but one notable recipiant. - Support of Boeing Customer Relations through educational demonstration of General Aviation operations in the United States to domestic and foreign customers/entities, such as the Moscow Design Bureau.
- Providing instructors, course design/updating and general support oversight of Boeing LTP General Aviation classes.
- Facility and meeting support for NW Society of Experimental Test Pilots
- Support with informational booth for potential Boeing employee opportunities at Boeing Engineering New Hire Event at Bell Harbor International Conference Center.
- Flight Test's annual "Hot Wings and Wheels" event.
- Boeing "Family Day's" plant exhibits.
- Angel Flight Program
Everett - Paine Field
Welcome to BEFA
The Boeing Employees Flying Association (BEFA) is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Boeing Recreation Council. BEFA exists for the purpose of allowing eligible persons to have the use of small aircraft for personal flying or to learn to fly. The association has a large fleet of small aircraft available to its members at per-hour costs that are the lowest in the Puget Sound area. We have a large staff of flight instructors, most of whom are Boeing employees themselves.
BEFA members flew over 6000 hours in 2012
Wes McKechnie Welcome to BEFA video (3:00 minutes)
Announcements
GROUND SCHOOL INFORMATION SESSION MAY 18TH AT RENTON AND MAY 20TH AT EVERETT SITE
There will be Private Pilot Ground School information sessions at both the Renton Municipal Airport BEFA classroom on May 18th at 10:00am, and a Private Pilot and an Instrument info session at Paine Field in Everett at 2333 Seaway Ave on May 20th at 5:30pm. These sessions will provide an overview of the classes and answer any questions you may have.
SUMMER ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR BEFA/RTC/ECC PRIVATE PILOT AVIATION GROUND SCHOOL SESSIONS - SUMMER TERM 2013 (open to public too, you’re welcome!). Qualifies for Boeing LTP Tuition coverage
- Private Pilot - BEFA Renton Location. DAY class only! Class's start June 18th, 2013. 10:00AM to 1:00PM. 60 hour in depth course. Enrollment through Renton Technical College, (RTC), http://www.rtc.edu/ is now open. Enrollment adviser at RTC by phone is Joanne, 425-235-2352, ex.5522. Contact BEFA (425-271-2332) for course details. Note, BEFA does not enroll, Renton Technical College does – please contact RTC for enrollment, 425-235-2352, ex.5522.
- Private Pilot - Everett Paine Field Location. Evening class only, start June 18th, 2013 at 5:00pm, Tuesday and Thursdays. 60 hour in depth course. Enrollment through Everett Community College, http://www.everettcc.edu/. Contact BEFA (425-271-2332) for course details. Note, BEFA does not enroll, Everett Community College does, please contact ECC for enrollment, 425-388-9100.
Anti-Discrimination Policy: Renton Technical College & Everett Community College do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, the presence of any physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran in its program and activities, or employment.
GARMIN 650 SEMINAR AT BEFA, RENTON AIRPORT
There will be a Garmin 650 GPS/Comm operation seminar, (the unit that is installed in 5344K), on April 24th, at 6:00pm at the Renton Facility presented by Howard Wolvington. Contact the office for required pre-enrollment to attend. No charge. 425-271-2332
BEFA's new aircraft livery roll out on N5344K
Our future aircraft paint jobs will also sport this. BEFA's new livery, designed by Steve Myer's, can be seen here.
BOEING GA AVIATION GROUND SCHOOL ENROLLMENT NO LONGER HANDLED BY LTP PROGRAM
The Boeing LTP or BEFA office no longer handles the ground school enrollment, though the class is still taught in the Renton Airport BEFA facility classroom. (See Renton Boeing facility map, grid B-52). Enrollment is now through Renton Technical College. 17 student maximum, $425 includes all 3 books and associated supplies. Class though is now open to the general public too. The Boeing LTP program does, at the time of this article, pay for the Boeing employee's course cost, with a passing grade of "C" or better.
BEFA Featured In Boeing Frontiers Magazine Article
BEFA is presented in Frontiers Magazine http://www.boeing.com/news/frontiers/archive/2012/september/#/1/