BOWMAN EAGLES

BOWMAN FIELD
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40205

HISTORY

             Bowman Eagles was established in January, 2003 as a Kentucky  non-profit corporation for the purpose of furthering the advancement and improvement of aviation and aeronautical skills of its members through the more efficient use of resources.  In addition to providing its members with aircraft for their personal transportation and recreation, Bowman Eagles promotes aviation with young people primarily through the EAA Young Eagles program.

 BASIC PHILOSOPHY

         We believe flying “taildraggers” will make you a better pilot. The majority of today’s pilots have gained 100% of their experience in tricycle gear planes.  Many have expressed an interest in flying a “taildragger”  but find difficulty in locating a rental plane and qualified instructor.  Bowman Eagles fills this need.

As additional planes are added to the Bowman Eagles fleet they will be “taildraggers” 

You will find  special pleasure in flying in and out of the many grass strips in the area.

MEMBERSHIP

         Membership is limited to pilots who have earned a minimum of a Private Pilot Certificate.

INSURANCE

             Property damage, and liability coverage are carried at all times.

FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

             Flight instruction is available from member and auxiliary instructors.  The Chief Flight Instructor is responsible for establishing and controlling training procedures and requirements.  For those members with no tail wheel experience, normally a minimum of ten hours dual plus ten hours solo is required before carrying passengers.

AIRCRAFT

 Bowman Eagles has the following planes:
1969 Citabria, model 7ECA, with a 115 HP Lycoming engine. 
1970 Citabria, model 7ECA, with a 115 HP Lycoming engine. 
All planes are equipped with electrical systems.

COSTS

             Initiation fee is $200.  Dues are $60 per month and are designed to cover most of the fixed expenses including hangar, annual, scheduling, insurance, etc.  In addition to the dues there is a charge of $55 per flight hour, based on “tach time”, and incldues fuel and oil.  This cost includes reserves to provide for normal maintenance and engine overhaul.

FACILITIES

             The Planes are hangared in the old T’s on Bowman Field with headquarters in hangar #227. This corner hangar provides adequate space for storage and work bench.  It has electricity, lighting, refrigerator, plus table and chairs to accommodate the “Bowman Field Liars Club”.

OFFICERS

             President                                Don Jeffries                    502-417-5640

            Vice President                        Howard Edwards           502-897-5295

            Secretary                                 John Craddock              502-742-4482

            Treasurer                                 Joy Jeffries                      502-314-5640

            Chief Flight Instructor               Joe Brightwell                502-262-8559        

            Maintenance Officer                Steve Meyer                    502-541-2244