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Flight Profile #58 Week #1 with Joel Bush

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Ground School #1 of 3 - Capt. Joel Bush, CAA Member, CFII, returns with his renowned Part 91 Review for Week #1 Ground School for CAA's 58th Annual Flight Profile

Each year beginning in 1968 Columbia Aviation Association conducted Flight Profile and invited CAA members and non-members to brush up their aeronautical knowledge and flying skills through three sessions of ground school and a flight with a CFI. This is all sponsored by CAA with no additional cost to participants.
CAA Flight Profile is open to all members and non-members at no additional cost

Ground school sessions are conducted on three Thursday Night dinner programs beginning April 23rd and are followed by a two-hour Flight Check held on Saturday May 9, 2026, departing from the CAA clubhouse on Aurora State Airport.  CAA's Member CFI’s contribute their time to fly with members and non-members to to evaluate skills and to share knowledge and experience.
Sign up at the club to take advantage of the two-hour Flight Check on Saturday May 9th 
 

Captain Joel Bush is an accomplished pilot with Horizon Air, where he serves in Flight Operations. He is also a Certified Flight Instructor (CFII) and an experienced contract pilot.

Based in Hillsboro, Oregon, Captain Bush is actively involved in aviation education and safety initiatives. He has led FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) seminars, such as the Part 91 Flight Review at the Columbia Aviation Association, demonstrating his commitment to pilot proficiency and community engagement.

Captain Bush holds a degree from LeTourneau University and brings a wealth of experience to his roles, combining operational expertise with a passion for mentoring fellow aviators 




CLICK THE 'REGISTER NOW' BUTTON TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE, OR TO PURCHASE A DINNER CARD:  
We’d love for you to register before Monday, April 13, 5:00 p.m. so we can plan dinners accordingly.  But if your schedule opens up at the last minute, please come join us—you’ll always be welcome!

Dinner cost $25 per person, pay at the door, or use your Dinner Punch Card

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Main Entree:  BBQ Ribs and Mac & Cheese
* Seafood or a Vegetarian entrees pre-ordered during Sign Up 
Vegetarian Entree: Beyond Sausages with Bun, Kraut, Catsup & Mustard
Seafood Entree: Salmon, prepared to order, with or without seasonings 

Sides: 
 Country Style Baked Beans plus Garden Tossed Green Salad with Cucumbers & Tomatoes (GF) with all the usual dressings

For assistance with online RSVP, please send email to admin@caapilots.com stating names and entree preference (if other than main entree)

Date and Time

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM

Location

CAA Clubhouse
14323 Stenbock Way NE #9407
Aurora, OR  97002
USA

Arranged By(s)

Stan Swan

Category

Flight Profile

Registration Info

Registration is recommended
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event
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Activities/Items (Click the down-arrow to view details)
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BBQ Ribs
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Vegetarian: Beyond Sausages with Bun, Kraut, Catsup & Mustard
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Salmon
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Salmon (Un-seasoned)
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Dinner Punch Card
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Salmon Dinner Punch Card