News
Summer is here!
The Club just recently decided to upgrade the facilities at the field, by adding a fairly-sized swimming pool, together with a few lounge chairs for members and visitors to enjoy.
First flight ever for Grandma Bice
Un "battesimo" speciale! Nonna Bice, al secolo Bice Lazzaroni, 98 anni, ha finalmente coronato un sogno, ed ha provato l'ebbrezza del volo. Il 29 Giugno 2018 è partita da Milano a bordo di un C-172, pilotato dal Daniele Baroncelli, il marito della nipote, e Comandante di Boeing di linea.
ULM Checkrides in June 2018
3 new pilots received their wings, and 5 recently licensed pilots obtained the passenger-rating, after undertaking the official AeCI (Aeroclub d'Italia) ULM checkride in Masera on June 29th, 2018
Deborah, one of us
Deborah Giboni, Pilot, a serious young lady with a strong will. Italian newspaper La Stampa published a nice article on June 29th, 2018, on her.
New addition to the fleet
The Club gains a new aircraft. This Tecnam P2002 Sierra DeLuxe Advanced ULM joined the fleet on June 1st, 2018.
It is equipped with a full-digital "Glass Cockpit".
Carluccio's hot-air baloon took to the skies
Club member Carluccio Cerutti was finally able to rig and fly his home-built hot air ballon from Masera, on Saturday, May 12th 2018.
Giuliano Marini Memorial 2018
The Airfield's hangars and facilities were the venue where the 2018 Giuliano Marini Memorial was held, a poignant celebration of our late friend on the tenth anniversary of his passing.
FLY BY NIGHT 2017
FLY BY NIGHT is back! On the weekend of July 7-8, come join us for two days of flying, good food, music and a positive vibe! See you all there!
New Managing Board elected
General elections were held in Masera on November 6th, 2016 , to renew the Managing Board. Click on the link below to view the new elected Board members.
New ULM Exams in Caiolo
Caiolo Airfield was the venue where an ULM exam session took place on November 3rd, 2016 . Two of our pilots undertook the exam: Paolo Zulian earned his ULM wings , while Gabriele Sotta added the passenger-carrying extension to his certificate.
Franco Negri awarded a CAP Trophy in Pavullo
Una bella notizia per la nostra Associazione , qualcosa di cui andare fieri! Franco "Grunf" Negri si è aggiudicato il Trofeo Caproni , durante il 44° raduno CAP (Club Aviazione Popolare) che si è svolto a Pavullo nel Frignano, nell'Appennino modenese, tra il 9 e l'11 Settembre 2016.
ULM School Open day
Flying around the Ossola valley is an awesome experience . Saturday, 11th Sept, there will be an OPEN DAY at our airfield in Masera. During the event, we will introduce everyone to the new ULM Course anticipated to begin in October/November 2016.
FLY BY NIGHT 2016
FLY BY NIGHT weekend is coming! Flying, live music, good food and a vibrant mood are once again the key ingredients of the event.
Come and join the party on Saturday, July 9th and Sunday, July 10th at Masera Airport.
New ULM Pilots 2016
For the first time, the Tests to obtain the ULM Certificate for Pilots have been held on the field! It all happened on the weekend of June 19th 2016 for the trainees of ULM Course 2015/16.
Boredom Fighter
A new, rare bird is now flexing its wings over the Ossola valley! After many many months of skillful and patient work, club member and friend Franco Negri took off with his wonderful homebuilt Boredom Fighter.
Radiotelephony Course
A Radiotelephony Course for ULM pilots is starting at Air valdossola.
First meeting is on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 8pm at the field.
New ULM pilots receive their Licences
Saturday, Aug 1st 2015, two of the newly certified ULM pilots received their Licences and Logbooks in a simple ceremony held at Masera Airfield.
Fly By Night
The Airfield at Masera was the venue where the first Fly By Night event and party was held over the weekend of July 11/12, 2015. Saturday was live music and local street food. Saturday was the flying day, where guests and friends were able to taste the joy of flight on the Club's aircraft.
New ULM Pilots!
Sunday, May 1th 2015, there was an ULM exam session at Mezzana Bigli (PV) airfield. Three new pilots from Masera got their wings, while another pilot from our Club got her Passenger-Carrying rating during the exam session.
TBM-850 in Masera
On January the 9th 2015, Masera got a bit of international flair. A gorgeous TBM-850 single-engined turboprop, arrived direct from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. After an overnight stop, it took off for its journey's destination, Sion, Switzerland.
Calcinate del Pesce's Soaring Stage
Pilots from ACAO of Calcinate del Pesce have been our guests over the weekend of July 13, 2014 for a Soaring Stage. Three gliders and two towplanes were brought along.
Quintessenza... Aria by Doctor Clown
Sunday, June 22, 2014, Doctor Clown VCO held its seventh event at the Airfield in Masera. Our President, Piero Bracali, helped facilitate the event.
2014 Meeting of the 20CVV
Saturday, June 14th 2014, the Airfield was the location of the 2014 Mini-Meeting of the participants of the 20CVV, a Glider training course administered by the Air Force in Guidonia in 1986. The weather did not cooperate fully, but the attendees had a real great time.
Volare Sicuri 2014 Aviation Safety Seminar
Sunday, May 18th 2014, the "Volare Sicuri" Aviation Safety Seminar, jointly organized by the Italian Air Force, Aero Club d'Italia and Air Valdossola, was held at Masera in our main Hangar.