Donald Machado, Jr.

ABOUT
- YOUR HAWAII AVIATION COMMUNITY
  
  The General Aviation Council of Hawaii’s (GACH) purpose is to further aviation safety, to represent the general aviation (GA) community in legislative issues, help facilitate education and foster growth within the Hawaii general aviation community.
- WHO WE ARE
  GACH Leadership
  GACH Members
  GACH Business Supporters
  All Hawaii Aviation Organizations
EDUCATION
- Part of the General Aviation Council of Hawaii’s missions is to further education within the State of Hawaii. GACH does this through fly-ins, air shows, educational classes and other general aviation activities designed to improve pilot enjoyment and to facilitate aviation education
  
  Educational Events
  Aviation Scholarships
- Inspiring kids in the world of aviation by providing youth their 1st free airplane ride.
  
  Every 1st Saturday (9am) at HDH…
SAFETY
- One of the General Aviation Council of Hawaii’s missions is to further aviation safety within the State of Hawaii. GACH does this through safety seminars, trainings and classes designed to improve pilot proficiency.
  
  FAA Runway Safety Simulator
- SAFETY EVENTS
  
  There are no upcoming events at this time.
- HAWAII INCIDENTS
  
  Learning from past mistakes is important. Learn about what went wrong & how you can become a safer pilot.
  
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LEGISLATION
- THE FUTURE OF GA
  
  Learn more about our Vision Board for the future of General Aviation in Hawaii. All great things start with a good plan.
  
  Coming Soon…
- GET INVOLVED
  
  Find out simple ways you can make a difference in current and future Aviation policies that will affect General Aviation.
  
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- CURRENT HOT TOPICS
  Decriminalization Bill
  ATC Privatization
RESOURCES
- NEW TO HAWAII?
  
  Flying in Hawaii comes with its own unique challenges and it’s especially important to learn about Hawaii’s airspaces, procedures & over water operations for a safe flying.
- LOOKING FOR TRAINING?
  
  There has never been a better time to learn to fly. See a full list of Hawaii ground schools, flight schools, and instructors for the best way to get started.
- HAWAII RESOURCES
  Local Aviation Organizations
  Airports
  Procedures
  Weather
  Flight Schools
  Aircraft Rentals
  Ground School Training
  Aviation Scholarships
  Buying or Selling a Plane
  Hangar Rentals
  Mechanics
EVENTS
- FAA Wings Classes
- VMC / IMC CLUBS
  
  1st Thursdays @ 6-8:30pm
- GACH BOD Meetings
- SEE ALL EVENTS
  
  View our Calendar of events to see exciting safety & educational programs, fly-ins and community gatherings.
  
  Upcoming Events
MEMBERS
- COMMUNITY FORUM
  
  Post questions in our aviation community forum and collaborate with other aviators on important topics.
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- POST WANT ADS
  
  Looking to hire a pilot? Looking for a job? Needing to sell or purchase a plane? Need a good mechanic? Look no further.
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- MEMBER LOOK-UP & MESSAGING
  
  Find & connect with aviators within all of Hawaii. View profiles & send private messages.
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- BECOME A MEMBER
  
  JOIN TODAY!
  
  Joining the GACH Community comes with great benefits including…